Download or read book Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia written by Mark Brazil and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centring especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Formosan Firecrest. The east Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's major international bird migration routes, especially for waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors, while the east Asian continental mainland itself is home to a wide range of species little known to western ornithologists such as Scaly-sided Merganser, Oriental Stork and Mugimaki Flycatcher. The guide features the most up-to-date text available, which, in conjunction with extensive colour plates throughout, facilitates the field identification of all of the species known from the region. Colour distribution maps enhance the text by providing a visual analysis of the summer, winter and migratory ranges of all species.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Taiwan written by Mu-chi Hsiao and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avian Reservoirs written by Frédéric Keck and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After experiencing the SARS outbreak in 2003, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan all invested in various techniques to mitigate future pandemics involving myriad cross-species interactions between humans and birds. In some locations microbiologists allied with veterinarians and birdwatchers to follow the mutations of flu viruses in birds and humans and create preparedness strategies, while in others, public health officials worked toward preventing pandemics by killing thousands of birds. In Avian Reservoirs Frédéric Keck offers a comparative analysis of these responses, tracing how the anticipation of bird flu pandemics has changed relations between birds and humans in China. Drawing on anthropological theory and ethnographic fieldwork, Keck demonstrates that varied strategies dealing with the threat of pandemics—stockpiling vaccines and samples in Taiwan, simulating pandemics in Singapore, and monitoring viruses and disease vectors in Hong Kong—reflect local geopolitical relations to mainland China. In outlining how interactions among pathogens, birds, and humans shape the way people imagine future pandemics, Keck illuminates how interspecies relations are crucial for protecting against such threats.
Download or read book Birds Blooms Ultimate Guide to Birding written by Birds and Blooms and published by Trusted Media Brands. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attracting birds to your backyard just got a little easier. This publication, brought to you by the editors of Birds & Blooms magazine, shows you how! Filled with expert ideas for creating your own bustling backyard bird haven, it shows the top foods preferred by your favorite winged visitors, how to create a safe environment they’ll want to nest in and the very best plants you can grow tokeep them coming back year after year. You’ll find what you need to know to identify and enjoy your feathered friends, including a field guide of the most common backyard birds, tips for recognizing their unique and beautiful songs and specific field marks, photography how-tos and must-have gear for birders. Plus, plan your next trip to a bird-watching hot spot with travel info and insights for locations around the country. Enjoy one full chapter of “Ask the Experts,” which includes tips and advice on some of the most sought-after answers to common queries about bird feeding, behaviors and more from experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman.
Download or read book RHS Birdwatching Journal written by Royal Horticultural Society and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The RHS Birdwatching Journal is the ideal notebook for every birdwatcher.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand written by Craig Robson and published by New Holland Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the first edition, a new edition has been compiled, incorporating Thai plate names and index. With its meticulous colour artworks and maps, this is an invaluable guide for English and Thai-speaking bird enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book A Naturalist s Guide to the Birds of China written by Ding Li Yong and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most representative of Southeast China covers Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Shanghai. High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Southeast China encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2011.
Download or read book The 125 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia written by Ding Li Yong and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expanded and fully updated edition of the successful The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Southeast Asia. This lavishly illustrated guide describes the 125 best sites for viewing both common and rare species in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. Alongside a map of the area, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. Other sections cover access and possible accommodation, as well as important indicators to conservation issues. A fact file for each site lists the nearest town; the type of habitat; key lowland, montane and winter species to be seen as well as other wildlife specialities, and the best time to visit. The book is edited by Yong Ding Li and Low Bing Wen who have brought together a team of contributors, each with in-depth experience of the sites presented.
Download or read book Important Bird Areas in Taiwan written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Taiwan written by Steven Crook and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2010 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sword-wielding shamans to unique birds an in-depth guide to Taiwan s human and natural attractions."
Download or read book Birdwatching Guide to Oman written by Dave E. Sargeant and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A birdwatching guide that covers over 60 of the Sultanate's birdwatching sites - each including a map, information on habitats, access and a list of the species.
Download or read book Birding in Venezuela written by Mary Lou Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely revised and up-dated edition of the acclaimed Audubon Guide. Includes all you need to know about visiting the main Venezuelan locations for observing birds, including how to get to the sites, lodging, list of species in the area and maps.
Download or read book RAPTOR WATCH written by ZALLES JORJE I and published by Smithsonian. This book was released on 2000-07-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raptors, including hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls, are wide-ranging, land-based predators found across a broad range of habitats on six continents. Most raptors undertake seasonal migrations, traveling along topographical corridors by which they orient themselves. Tens of thousands of raptors regularly gather at specific stopover sites, which leaves them vulnerable to habitat destruction and systematic hunting -- but also makes these otherwise widely dispersed birds easy to view in their natural environments. Published with Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and bringing together information from more than eight hundred raptor experts, this comprehensive guide provides detailed accounts of 388 globally significant "watchsites". For each site, the contributors document raptor species, migration periods, protection status, land use, and monitoring activities. Organized by continent and illustrated with photographs and maps, Raptor Watch offers an accessible, thoroughly researched guide to the viewing opportunities and conservation efforts provided by raptor watchsites around the world.
Download or read book Where to Watch Birds in Ethiopia written by Claire Spottiswoode and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new slim volume is an authoritative guide to the best birding sites in Ethiopia, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps. Ethiopia is one of Africa's top birding destinations, harbouring dramatic scenery, a wonderful diversity of habitats, over 30 endemic species, and a number of other regional specialities that cannot be easily seen anywhere else in the world. No self-respecting world lister can afford not to go there! This new book is a comprehensive site guide to the 50 best birding sites in the country. Each site describes how to get there, what you can see there, and when to visit. A number of full colour maps complement the site texts, and GPS co-ordinates allow sites to be located with great accuracy. A section covering the top 50 species gives details of how to see each of these special birds. The book is completed with an annotated checklist of all the country's birds and more than 150 photographs of birds, habitats and even some of Ethiopia's other fauna and flora.
Download or read book Birds of Mongolia written by Gombobaatar Sundev and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of Mongolia is the first guide to describe and illustrate all of the country's bird species. This huge landlocked country encompasses a diverse range of habitats, including forests, mountains, vast plains, and the Gobi Desert, and this geographical diversity is mirrored in the country's varied birdlife. Comprehensive, detailed, and user-friendly,Birds of Mongolia features 83 color plates, facing-page species descriptions, and maps. The vibrant illustrations and straightforward text will make this guide the go-to resource for birders, ecotourists, and wildlife enthusiasts interested in the region. The first field guide to all the bird species of Mongolia 83 superb color plates Handy format for easy reference and field use
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia written by Dorj Ganbold and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The species are clearly illustrated in over 154 plates, showing plumage variation between sexes, seasons, and age classes, as well as the upperside and underside of birds in flight. Common, scientific, and Mongolian names are given for each species. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover habitat, identifying features, and voice. Distribution maps provide an at-a-glance view of where and when the birds can be found. The book also includes information on the geography and major habitats of Mongolia.
Download or read book A Naturalist s Guide to the Birds of Thailand written by Philip Round and published by Naturalists' Guides. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Thailand is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Thailand's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Thailand encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2016.
