Books About Birds of Hong Kong

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This page lists books about birds and birdwatching in Hong Kong.

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A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Hong Kong Ray Tipper John Beaufoy Publishing 2016 "This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Hong Kong is perfect for resident and visitor alike. The author's high quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Hong Kong encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, vernacular name, and IUCN status as at 2012."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Hong Kong Nature Walks: Kowloon, Hong Kong & Outlying Islands David Diskin Accipiter Press 2012 A 350 page guide that gives detailed descriptions of 18 nature walks, with accompanying maps and many colour photographs to enable walkers to identify the common animals and plants that they encounter.

Hong Kong Nature Walks: The New Territories David Diskin Accipiter Press 2012 A 270 page guide that gives detailed descriptions of 21 nature walks, with accompanying maps and many colour photographs to enable walkers to identify the common animals and plants that they encounter.

Ecology of the Birds of Hong Kong Editor: Captain L.C. Wong, Vicky W.Y. Lam and Gary W.J. Ades Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden 2009 "This book brings together many diverse aspects of bird ecology in Hong Kong. The chapters are compiled by experts who have diligently studied their subjects across the many habitats available to local species, including man-made landscapes. It contains the wide collective knowledge and experience that the authors have developed through years of study. The book also addresses special topics including avian influenza and the probable impacts of climate change on local birds. It may surprise readers to learn how rich our avian fauna is in Hong Kong and how many species survive so close to one of the densely populated places on earth!."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Birdwatching in Wetlands Henry T.H. Lui Photographic Guide Series to Hong Kong Nature 10 Hong Kong Discovery 2007 Bilingual: Chinese / English "Hong Kong, with internationally famous and important wetlands, is an excellent place for birdwatching. Every year thousands of waterbirds visit Hong Kong attracting birdwatchers from around the world. This book focuses on approx 70 bird species, with unequivocal photos showing their characteristics. Practical information such as birdwatching equipment and recommended hotspots is included."

Birdwatching in Farmlands and Open Fields Henry T.H. Lui Photographic Guide Series to Hong Kong Nature 7 Hong Kong Discovery 2006 Bilingual: Chinese / English "This book focuses on over 70 bird species, with unequivocal photos showing their characteristics. Practical information such as birdwatching equipment and recommended hotspots is included."

Birds Of Hong Kong And South China Clive Viney, Karen Phillipps, Lam Chiu Ying Hong Kong Government Information Service 2005 "This completely revised edition of The Birds of Hong Kong and South China is a comprehensive guide and provides an enriched source of information on bird-watching. It features more than 100 colourful plates painted by Ms Karen Phillipps. The Chinese version was translated by Mr Lam Chiu Ying, the President of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

A Photographic Guide To Birds Of Hong Kong Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Wan Li Book Co 2005 Bilingual: Chinese / English 560 page photographic guide covering 343 species.

The Avifauna of Hong Kong GJ Carey, ML Chalmers, DA Diskin and PJ Kennerley Hong Kong Birdwatching Society 2001 "Based on 41 years of Hong Kong Bird Watching Society records and surveys, including the first comprehensive breeding bird survey carried out in Hong Kong. A detailed analysis of the changing status and distribution of each species in Hong Kong, together with a review of 20 years of waterbird count data, an assessment of the effect of the wild bird trade on birds in Hong Kong and a summary of data collected as part of a long-term ringing programme make this an essential reference to the status and distribution of the birds of south China."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Birding Hong Kong: A Site Guide David Diskin 1997 A guide to birdwatching sites plus a checklist of Hong Kong birds.

Where to Watch Birds and Other Wildlife in Hong Kong and Guangdong T.J. Woodward and G.J. Carey Illustrations: Y.Y. Lee 1996 A guide to birdwatching sites.	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Birds Of Hong Kong And South China Clive Viney, Karen Phillipps, Lam Chiu Ying Government Publications Centre 1994	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Birds Of Hong Kong Clive Viney, Karen Phillipps Government Printer 4th edition 1988	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Annotated Checklist Of The Birds Of Hong Kong M.L. Chalmers Hong Kong Birdwatching Society 1986	Buy from amazon.co.uk

New Colour Guide To Hong Kong Birds Clive Viney and Karen Phillipps Government Printer, Hong Kong 1983	Buy from amazon.co.uk

A Colour Guide To Hong Kong Birds Clive Viney and Karen Phillipps Government Printer, Hong Kong 1979	Buy from amazon.co.uk

A New Guide To The Birds Of Hong Kong Michael Webster and Karen Phillipps Sino American Publishing 1976	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Hong Kong Birds G.A.C. Herklots South China Morning Post 1974 Reprint of the 2nd edition.

Hong Kong Birds G.A.C. Herklots South China Morning Post 2nd edition 1967

Hong Kong Birds G.A.C. Herklots South China Morning Post 1954