Birds of China

Hicks, NigelNigel Hicks has lived for many years in Southeast Asia and is a frequent visitor to the Philippines. Now working as a freelance writer and photographer, his work has appeared in numerous magazines and publications around the world, and he has written and photographed a number of books about the country. He has recently been awarded a Fellowship by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP).

A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the magestic Black-crowned Night Heron to the striking Large Niltava. All of these birds are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned colour photographs. With almost 300 full-colour photographs, easy-to-use thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best birding localities.

Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

A neat series of truly portable guides designed for the nature-loving traveller.

New cover and internal design.

IntroductionHow to use this bookParts of a birdGlossary China's avifauna Key to coloured tabs Bird habitats of China Administrative units of China How to watch birds Where to find birds in China Acknowledgements Species descriptions Further reading Index