Flamingo
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2015
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78023-425-0 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78023-425-0 (ISBN)
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Flamingo presents the natural and cultural history of the bird in an accessible way, including its behaviors, habitats and rich symbolism. It describes how the bird gets its distinctive pink colour, and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world.
The flamingo is possibly the most easily recognized bird in the world. But it is not a single species - there are six different species of flamingos, each differing in size and colour. Caitlin R. Kight presents this fascinating creature in an accessible way, introducing the history of the bird, its behaviour, habitats and symbolism. She describes how the bird gets its rosy pink colour and discusses how and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world. A wonderful cultural history for birdlovers and animal enthusiasts alike, Flamingo provides valuable insights into just what makes our pink-feathered friend so special.
The flamingo is possibly the most easily recognized bird in the world. But it is not a single species - there are six different species of flamingos, each differing in size and colour. Caitlin R. Kight presents this fascinating creature in an accessible way, introducing the history of the bird, its behaviour, habitats and symbolism. She describes how the bird gets its rosy pink colour and discusses how and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world. A wonderful cultural history for birdlovers and animal enthusiasts alike, Flamingo provides valuable insights into just what makes our pink-feathered friend so special.
Caitlin R. Kight is Communications and Marketing Manager for the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campuses and an editorand writer for Current Conservation.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.6.2015 |
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Reihe/Serie | Animal |
Zusatzinfo | 100 illustrations, 60 in colour |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 135 x 190 mm |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer | |
ISBN-10 | 1-78023-425-2 / 1780234252 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78023-425-0 / 9781780234250 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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