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The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds

Edited by Christopher 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

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Publisher | Princeton University Press
Published date | 9 Feb 2009
Language |
Format | Paperback
Pages | 656
Dimensions | 254 x 203 x 41mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 2085g
ISBN | 978-0-6911-4070-4
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BISAC | nature / birds & birdwatching


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