Field Guide to the Birds of Japan [Japanese]

About this book

Language: Japanese

This is an illustrated guide to all 644 bird species of Japan, updated according to the latest classification. The accurate and beautiful illustrations make it easy to identify key features.

This book is an illustrated identification guide covering all 644 species of wild birds found in Japan. It introduces differences in plumage by sex, age, and season, as well as flight patterns and distinctive ecological traits, all depicted with detailed illustrations. It also includes thorough explanations on how to distinguish similar species, along with descriptions of their behaviours and habits.

More than 200 illustrations have been revised or newly added since the highly praised second edition. The guide now includes a total of 748 species, including 37 non-native species and 67 species under review. This is the definitive field-friendly illustrated bird guide.

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