Brazil's landmark guide, with illustrations by Masayuki Yabuuchi, covers in detail 583 species of birds in Japan. Based on extensive field work, most of the book is devoted to a comprehensive overview of the status and distribution of birds in Japan. With six color plates and 60 black-and-white drawings.  (JPN214, $99.95)

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