Language: Chinese with English abstract and Latin name
ISBN/ISSN: 9787030213242
Published on: 2010-01
Hardcover
As the 12th volume of a serial publication, Fauna Sinica-Aves, planned in total fourteen volumes, this volume deals with the subfamily Sylviinae and Muscicapinae of the family Muscicapidae, Passeriformes, containing 26 genera and 135 species.
The volume consists of two parts-general account and species account:
I. General Account
General review of the two subfamilies
Morphological characteristics
Taxonomy
Geographical distribution
Biological notes
II. Species Account
The following items are treated for each species
Scientific nomenclature, with vernacular names in Chinese and English
Geographical distribution
Diagnostic characteristics for field identification
Morphological description for adults of both male and female
Ecological notes
Special discussion on taxonomy has been given to the species with subspecific differentiation. Distribution maps in China and color plates for some species are also supplied.
