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The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds

Christopher M. Perrins

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The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated reference to the world's birds. Accessibly written by renowned biologists and conservationists, and illustrated in color throughout, the book provides authoritative and systematic accounts of every bird family, covering form and function, distribution, diet, social behavior, breeding biology, and conservation and status. More than 1,000 superb color photos reveal the enormous diversity of birds in their natural habitats, from arctic tundra to tropical rain forest, and a wealth of beautifully detailed color and line illustrations depict representative species from each family and highlight characteristic behaviors. The main articles are complemented by detailed coverage of special topics, such as how ibises and spoonbills feed by touch, how pigeons find their way home, and how crows store food. And throughout the book, numerous Factfile panels with color distribution maps and scale drawings provide at-a-glance overviews of key data. The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive one-volume reference--an essential guide for amateur bird enthusiasts and professional ornithologists alike.

Covers all the bird families of the world
Describes form and function, distribution, diet, social behavior, breeding biology, and conservation and status
Features more than 1,000 spectacular color photos and illustrations
Includes Factfile panels with color distribution maps and scale drawings for at-a-glance reference
Explores special topics in depth
Written by leading biologists and conservationists

Language: English

Pages: 656

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: March 01, 2009

ISBN: 0691140707

ISBN 13: 9780691140704

The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds

Christopher M. Perrins

4.5/5 ( ratings)

The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated reference to the world's birds. Accessibly written by renowned biologists and conservationists, and illustrated in color throughout, the book provides authoritative and systematic accounts of every bird family, covering form and function, distribution, diet, social behavior, breeding biology, and conservation and status. More than 1,000 superb color photos reveal the enormous diversity of birds in their natural habitats, from arctic tundra to tropical rain forest, and a wealth of beautifully detailed color and line illustrations depict representative species from each family and highlight characteristic behaviors. The main articles are complemented by detailed coverage of special topics, such as how ibises and spoonbills feed by touch, how pigeons find their way home, and how crows store food. And throughout the book, numerous Factfile panels with color distribution maps and scale drawings provide at-a-glance overviews of key data. The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive one-volume reference--an essential guide for amateur bird enthusiasts and professional ornithologists alike.

Covers all the bird families of the world
Describes form and function, distribution, diet, social behavior, breeding biology, and conservation and status
Features more than 1,000 spectacular color photos and illustrations
Includes Factfile panels with color distribution maps and scale drawings for at-a-glance reference
Explores special topics in depth
Written by leading biologists and conservationists

Language: English

Pages: 656

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: March 01, 2009

ISBN: 0691140707

ISBN 13: 9780691140704

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