Encyclopedia of Birds
By Per Christiansen (Author), Paula Hammond (Author), Paula Hammond (Author)
Price$29.95
Format Hardcover
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Encyclopedia of Birds
by Per Christiansen, Paula Hammond, Paula Hammond
OVERVIEW
With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of birds.
Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?” Or that the spoonbill’s bill is actually a highly specialized tool? Birds are some of the oldest and most intriguing creatures on the planet, dating from the time of the dinosaurs. From the flamingo to the hummingbird, the eagle to the ostrich, this encyclopedia profiles more than 400 of the world’s most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of birds from every continent and giving a sense of their incredible diversity. It explains each bird’s anatomy, habitat, distribution, lifecycle, and diet with informative, lively text, and features fact boxes, annotated illustrations, and maps.
Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?” Or that the spoonbill’s bill is actually a highly specialized tool? Birds are some of the oldest and most intriguing creatures on the planet, dating from the time of the dinosaurs. From the flamingo to the hummingbird, the eagle to the ostrich, this encyclopedia profiles more than 400 of the world’s most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of birds from every continent and giving a sense of their incredible diversity. It explains each bird’s anatomy, habitat, distribution, lifecycle, and diet with informative, lively text, and features fact boxes, annotated illustrations, and maps.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)
Dr. Per Christiansen, PhD, is Associate Research Professor of Zoology at the University of Copenhagen. He has contributed to several books, including a comprehensive collection of the world’s bird species.
Paula Hammond is the author of a range of books, including Atlas of the World's Strangest Animals, Atlas of the World's Endangered Animals, and Sharks & Underwater Monsters. She lives in London.
Paula Hammond is the author of a range of books, including Atlas of the World's Strangest Animals, Atlas of the World's Endangered Animals, and Sharks & Underwater Monsters. She lives in London.
Pub Date: 3/5/2019
ISBN: 9781782747154
Price: $29.95 / $39.95 CAN
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 448 pages, 2000 color photos & illus.
Trim: 7.87 x 10.5 x 0 Inches
Territories: US/Can/Mexico/South & Central America
Category: Science & Nature
Publisher: Amber Books
Carton Quantity: 8
