A Natural History of Chinese Animals - Class Aves - Volume 9 - Passeriformes

Author: Chen Fuguan
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Publish Date: 1998-04-01
Features: "The Fauna of China - Class Aves" consists of 14 volumes, and this book is the 9th volume. It focuses on 10 families of birds: Paridae (titmice), Laniidae (shrikes), Oriolidae (orioles), Dicruridae (drongos), Coraciidae (kingfishers), Hirundinidae (swallows), Corvidae (crows), Cinclidae (dippers), Sylviidae (warblers), and Prunellidae (dunnocks). It covers 25 genera and 85 species, plus 86 subspecies. Through systematic comprehensive research, each species is described in detail regarding its identification features, morphology, ecology, economic significance, and geographic distribution. Additionally, the book provides concise discussions and suggestions for addressing issues in classification, based on research findings. The book includes 143 illustrations and distribution maps, as well as 4 color plates. It serves as a reference for ornithologists, researchers in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and environmental protection, as well as students and faculty in relevant disciplines at universities and colleges.