Chinese Raptors: English

Author: Li Xiangtao
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: The book presents up-to-date information of general biology, status, and conservation on all 92 species of raptors which have been recorded in China. The first part of the text addresses generally classification, taxonomy, habits, migration, evolution, field identification, raptors and man, threat, conservation, and research of raptors in China. The second part provides individual species accounts that cover such subjects as description, subspecies, distribution, habitat, habits, breeding data, and status, as well as detailed distribution maps. The appendices to the book are the List of Endangered and Protected Species of Raptors in China, and the Distribution Table of Raptors in China. Many full-color photographs illustrated in the book will appeal to everyone interested in raptors and their endangered existence, whether professional or amateur.