{"product_id":"birds-of-japan-paperback","title":"Field Guide to the Birds of Japan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Brazil\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe islands of Japan are home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, from the sea-eagles and giant owls of the north to the endemic rails and woodpeckers of the far south. This book is the perfect guide to all 738 species that occur there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe authoritative text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of every species and subspecies found across the archipelago, accompanied by accurate distribution maps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFacing the text are 187 superb plates, covering all major age and subspecies plumage variation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e - comprehensive, authoritative and perfect for field use. It's an indispensable addition to any visiting birder's backpack.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Brazil\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely travelled field ornithologist and an experienced writer. He received a doctorate for his studies of the behavioural ecology of the Whooper Swan in Scotland and Iceland. His interest in swans has continued and he spends part of each winter studying them in Hokkaido, where he is currently Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation at Rakuno Gakuen University, Hokkaido. Mark's books include \u003ci\u003eThe Whooper Swan\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Field Guide to Birds of East Asia\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written research and review papers on a wide range of species, and has contributed a regular column on natural history to \u003ci\u003eThe Japan Times \u003c\/i\u003enewspaper continuously since 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153272606855,"sku":"9781472913869","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2a0140d6106963ab0f95bfaef06d7e0c.webp?v=1733220341","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/birds-of-japan-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}