Chinese raptors

Author: Li Xiangtao
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is published in both Chinese and English versions. The main content is divided into two parts: Overview and Detailed Description. The Overview section summarizes the groups and morphological characteristics of raptors, their habitats and life habits, migration, evolutionary history, field identification, as well as topics such as raptors and human culture, human impact on raptors, and raptor conservation. The Detailed Description section provides discussions on 92 raptor species native to China, including morphological features, subspecies differentiation, geographic distribution, habitat, ecological habits, breeding information, and current conservation status. At the end of the book, there is a list of endangered and protected raptors in China, a general distribution table of raptors in China, as well as references and an index. The book features over 100 exquisite photographs of Chinese raptors, fully showcasing their robust and elegant physiques and diverse life habits. Most people's understanding of wildlife comes from images. Good photographs help readers gain a more intuitive understanding of wildlife, thereby inspiring love and care for these animals. The photographs used in this book were taken by ornithologists, photographers, and enthusiasts in China. Many of them are authentic depictions of raptors in their natural habitats, making them valuable for both scientific historical research and artistic appeal.