A comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Japan, covering all 738 species and subspecies.
Japan is home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, and this text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of all the species and subspecies found across the beautiful and fascinating Japanese archipelago.
The authoritative text is accompanied by 187 superb full-colour plates painted by an expert artist and covers all major plumage variations. Included are detailed illustrations of distinct subspecies, sexes, ages and morphs.
Birds of Japan will ensure that this top birding destination is made accessible to all.
By:
Mark Brazil
Imprint: Christopher Helm Publishe
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Weight: 744g
ISBN: 9781472913869
ISBN 10: 1472913868
Series: Helm Field Guides
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 July 2018
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface Acknowledgements Using this Field Guild Avian Topography and Terminology Japanese Geography, Climate, and Biogeography Organisations References Plates and Species Accounts Appendix I: Identification of Non-Adult Large Gulls Appendix II: Additional Undocumented or Doubtfully Recorded Species Appendix II: Species Thought Likely to Occur in the Future Index
Mark Brazil is an experienced field ornithologist who has had several previous books published including A Birdwatcher's Guide to Japan, The Birds of Japan (Helm) and The Whooper Swan (Poyser).
Reviews for Field Guide to the Birds of Japan
A must have for those birding Japan! - The Birdbooker Report
