The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of Britain Europe & Africa
A Comprehensive Visual Guide and Identifier to Over 550 Birds
Seiten
2013
Hermes House (Verlag)
978-0-85723-419-3 (ISBN)
Hermes House (Verlag)
978-0-85723-419-3 (ISBN)
An authoritative directory of the birds of Europe, and African migration, with 500 detailed illustrations.
The habitats of Great Britain, Europe and Africa boast some of the most interesting and adaptable members of the avian world. This accessible and fully illustrated guide presents some of the rare and familiar species of these lands. From the grace of a mute swan to the striking casque of an African crowned hornbill, each has the power to enthrall. An expert, accessible introductionexplains how birds evolved, their different habitats and habits and gives practical tips on fieldcraft. A directory of over 560 species features intricate artworks, and details everything from variable plumage to bill shapes, distribution, size, food, eggs and nests.
The habitats of Great Britain, Europe and Africa boast some of the most interesting and adaptable members of the avian world. This accessible and fully illustrated guide presents some of the rare and familiar species of these lands. From the grace of a mute swan to the striking casque of an African crowned hornbill, each has the power to enthrall. An expert, accessible introductionexplains how birds evolved, their different habitats and habits and gives practical tips on fieldcraft. A directory of over 560 species features intricate artworks, and details everything from variable plumage to bill shapes, distribution, size, food, eggs and nests.
David Alderton has had a lifelong interest in birds, and has travelled widely, observing them on every continent in a wide range of different habitats. He has also been involved with birds in the conservation sphere. David is the author of The Exotic Pet Handbook,Looking After My Pet Goldfish and Birds of America.
Erscheinungsdatum | 09.04.2016 |
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Zusatzinfo | Over 550 color illustrations & photographs |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 173 x 230 mm |
Gewicht | 867 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
ISBN-10 | 0-85723-419-6 / 0857234196 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-85723-419-3 / 9780857234193 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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