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Comprehensive, taxonomically modern, and fully illustrated field guide to the Chinese birds. Over 1300 species are illustrated in 128 original paintings, and fully described in the text. Colour distribution maps are provided for all illustrated species. John MacKinnon lived in China and Hong Kong for eight years, and has extensive experience of watching and writing about Chinese birds. This important book is a landmark in field guide publishing. Contents include: Introduction to the Region; History of Ornithology in China; Avian Biogeography of Region; Conservation; Field Techniques for Birdwatching; Anatomy and Plumage of a Bird; Glossary of Terms Used; Family and Species Descriptions; Limited Distribution Birds of Endemic Bird Areas; Lists of Threatened and Endangered Species of China; List of Birds of North Arunchal Pradesh (not described in book); List of Birds Expected on Spratly Islands (not described in book); List of clubs and journals for the area; Chinese names; Bibliography; Index and Synonyms.