Author: Li Xiangtao
Language: English
Published on: 2004-01
Paperback
This book presents up-to-date information about the general biology,status and conservation of all 62 species in China. It is ilustra with 140 full -color photos that will appael to anyone intersted in gamebirds, whether professional or amateur. The bulk of the book consists of species and subspecies accounts,description,subspecies,distribution,habits,breeding data,status, and detailed distribution map, as well as reasons for sensitive status,and reasearch/survey action.Also included in the book are the list of endangered and protected species of gamebirds in China, and the distribution table of gamebirds in China.
Language: English
Published on: 2004-01
Paperback
This book presents up-to-date information about the general biology,status and conservation of all 62 species in China. It is ilustra with 140 full -color photos that will appael to anyone intersted in gamebirds, whether professional or amateur. The bulk of the book consists of species and subspecies accounts,description,subspecies,distribution,habits,breeding data,status, and detailed distribution map, as well as reasons for sensitive status,and reasearch/survey action.Also included in the book are the list of endangered and protected species of gamebirds in China, and the distribution table of gamebirds in China.
Gamebirds, or gallinaceous birds, belong to the order Galliformes. They are a large and well characterized order of land birds and aruse more interest among the general public because of their beauty, economic importance and value for the maintenance of biodiversity.
1.Introduction
2.Accounts of Individual Speices
(1)Family Tetraonidae
(2)Family Phasianidae