Birds (Volume 2)

Name: Birds (Volume 2)
ISBN: 9787203107286

Editorial Sol90, S. L. / 陈怡婷Shanxi People's Publishing House · ChinaJul 2024

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Word count: 76K words
Chapters: 64
ISBN: 9787203107286

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Summary

This is an animal encyclopedia covering invertebrates, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals.

Editor's review

As the second volume of a bird encyclopedia set, Birds (Volume 2) continues the combination of scientific rigor and visual appeal. Focusing on specific bird groups, the book builds a systematic cognitive framework through detailed anatomical diagrams, habitat distribution maps, and behavioral descriptions. Compared with the previous volume, this volume places greater emphasis on regional distribution and ecological adaptability in species selection—for example, the evolutionary explanation of beak-shape diversity among tropical rainforest birds—reflecting the editorial team's control over popular-science depth. The book makes extensive use of high-definition ecological photography and infographics, with visual presentation of textbook-level clarity, though some taxonomic terms may require readers to have basic biological knowledge. Notably, the information visualization design that Spain's Sol90 Publishing is known for stands out particularly in this work: cross-page comparative charts intuitively display differences in migration routes and diet among species. For nature enthusiasts, the book's value lies in integrating fragmented birdwatching knowledge into an ecological network understanding—for instance, explaining the link between plumage color changes and climate adaptation, an interdisciplinary perspective rarely seen in ordinary field guides. Readers are advised to read it together with the previous volume to form a complete cognitive system of bird taxonomy.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Nature and science enthusiasts with at least junior-high-level biology knowledge
Professionals engaged in ecological education or environmental science communication
Outdoor enthusiasts who wish to deepen their birdwatching interest through systematic field guides
Art designers or illustration creators who need visual reference materials

Not a good fit for

Literary readers expecting fictional bird stories
Beginner outdoor travelers who only need a simple identification manual

Reading tips

First browse the book's infographics to establish a framework, then read each chapter's taxonomic feature descriptions in detail
Combine with an online bird-song database for a multidimensional learning experience
While reading, organize comparison tables of similar species in notes

About the publisher

Shanxi People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1951

Founded in 1951, Shanxi People's Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for its books on history, culture and fine arts, with a list covering politics, economics, history, culture, ancient texts, art, and textbooks and teaching materials. Judging from the 108 titles in the database, history and biography form an important part of its output: Huang Yongnian's A History of Chinese Politics from the Sixth to the Ninth Century, Zhu Dongrun's Biography of Zhang Juzheng and Agricultural Geography of the Song Dynasty reflect a solid grounding in historical scholarship and ancient texts. In biography and social science it has published works such as Pursuit: Comfort Woman Park Young-hee and Her Sisters. In the areas of inspirational growth and foreign literature, Chinese translations of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, and Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, enrich its popular reading list. Its authors include Huang Yongnian, Zhu Dongrun, Dale Carnegie, Hemingway and Su Zhiliang, giving the house an overall profile centred on history, culture and the humanities and social sciences, while also embracing popular inspirational and classic literary titles.

版权信息
涉禽
什么是鸻形目鸟类
滨鸟
海鸥及其他
鸽子与沙鸡
一般特征
鸽子
沙鸡
鹦鹉
一般特征
凤头鹦鹉
鹦鹉
杜鹃与蕉鹃
一般特征
蕉鹃
杜鹃与大杜鹃
麝雉
夜行鸟
一般特征
猫头鹰和雕鸮
夜鹰及其他
蜂鸟和雨燕
一般特征
雨燕
凤头雨燕
蜂鸟
咬鹃
一般特征
咬鹃
翠鸟及其他
一般特征
饮食
翠鸟
佛法僧科
犀鸟
蜂虎与翠鴗
戴胜鸟及其他
巨嘴鸟和啄木鸟
一般特征
饮食
喷䴕及其近亲
鹟䴕
拟䴕和须䴕
响蜜䴕
巨嘴鸟
啄木鸟及其近亲
鼠鸟
雀形目鸟类
什么是雀形目鸟类
饮食
羽毛和颜色
伴侣与鸟巢
擅长歌唱的鸟类
濒危的雀形目鸟类
科与种
世界性鸟类
攀禽
不显眼的鸟类
食虫鸟
食种子鸟
多彩的鸟类
食花蜜鸟
擅长鸣唱的鸟类

FAQ

What is the core difference between this book and common birdwatching field guides?

This book focuses on systematic explanation of ecological connections and evolutionary logic rather than simply listing species photos. For example, it analyzes dietary differentiation through beak-structure comparisons, a depth of analysis usually simplified in portable field guides.

Do I need to buy the previous volume to understand this one?

The book is designed to stand alone, but the previous volume provides more detailed introductory explanations of basic concepts such as bird taxonomy and anatomical terminology. Sequential reading is recommended for continuity of the knowledge system.

What geographic scope of birds does the book cover?

Reflecting the original publisher's global perspective, this volume covers representative species from Eurasia, the Americas, and Oceania, with a relatively high proportion of tropical bird cases. Coverage of species endemic to China is limited, so it should be used alongside local field guides.

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About the author

Editorial Sol90, S. L. Author

Editorial Sol90, S. L. is a publishing and editorial entity that appears under a collective byline. Public information about it is currently limited, and its exact founding date, location, and staffing are not clearly documented. Judging from the two works held in the collection, Birds (Volume 1) and Birds (Volume 2), the organization's editorial focus lies in popular science, particularly natural history and animal subjects. These two works center on birds and are presented in two volumes, reflecting a systematic approach to organization and a multi-volume editorial strategy that allows readers to build knowledge step by step. As a collective byline, its role is closer to content planning and editorial publishing than to individual authorship. Based on the available material, the organization has some practical experience in organizing and compiling popular science reading materials for general readers, with attention to clarity and readability, though its overall influence and publishing scale await further public information.

陈怡婷 Author

Chen Yiting is a Chinese-language book author about whom limited public information is available; her biography, nationality, and educational background are not clearly documented. One work by her is held in the collection, Birds (Volume II), cataloged under popular science. Based on the available information, her writing centers on the subject of birds and falls within the field of natural science writing for general readers. Books of this kind typically introduce birds' forms, habits, distribution, and ecology through clear classification, plain narration, and accompanying illustrations, helping readers build a basic understanding of the avian world. As one volume of a set, Birds (Volume II) presumably continues the content of the earlier volume and further introduces related groups. Because her other works and experiences remain unclear, her writing style and overall influence cannot be fully assessed; only a brief note on the subject orientation shown in this popular science work is possible, and further information awaits additional public sources.