A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong
Seiten
2024
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-913679-47-7 (ISBN)
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-913679-47-7 (ISBN)
A
Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identification
guide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and is
perfect for resident and visitor alike.
There
is much to enjoy, whether an armchair reader, casual hiker or long-time expert.
The swallowtails of Hong Kong, for example, are widespread and spectacular.
With more than 20 species, Hong Kong offers more variety of these butterflies
than any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, was impressed
by the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.
This
book combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe of Hong Kong's top
photographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon,
allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how each
fits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes make
it much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to see
more of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins of
butterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees and
behaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of Hong
Kong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientific
name, and status in Hong Kong.
Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identification
guide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and is
perfect for resident and visitor alike.
There
is much to enjoy, whether an armchair reader, casual hiker or long-time expert.
The swallowtails of Hong Kong, for example, are widespread and spectacular.
With more than 20 species, Hong Kong offers more variety of these butterflies
than any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, was impressed
by the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.
This
book combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe of Hong Kong's top
photographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon,
allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how each
fits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes make
it much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to see
more of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins of
butterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees and
behaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of Hong
Kong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientific
name, and status in Hong Kong.
Jason Mann is a long-time Hong Kong resident. After studying at Harvard, he built a healthcare investment and advisory career, contributing to many companies and governments around the world. Jason enjoys getting outside with family and friends, and his interest in Hong Kong butterflies stretches back nearly 40 years. Alongside his wife, son and three daughters, Jason invests in books and other resources that empower more people to connect positively with the world around them.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 29.10.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Naturalists' Guides |
| Zusatzinfo | 510 colour photographs |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 128 x 180 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| ISBN-10 | 1-913679-47-0 / 1913679470 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-913679-47-7 / 9781913679477 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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