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Remarkable Birds
Mark Avery
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Description for Remarkable Birds
Hardcover. We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. This book features over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, that cover all aspects of our relationship with birds. It also celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale. Num Pages: 240 pages, 225 illustrations, 203 in colour. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 254 x 27. Weight in Grams: 944.
We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, cover all aspects of our relationship with birds. `Songbirds' celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale, while `Birds of Prey' include majestic hunters such as the Harpy Eagle, which catches prey as large as monkeys and sloths. `Feathered Travellers' describes astounding journeys made by birds - even some tiny Hummingbirds migrate huge distances. `The Love Life of Birds' can rival any soap opera ... Read more
We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, cover all aspects of our relationship with birds. `Songbirds' celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale, while `Birds of Prey' include majestic hunters such as the Harpy Eagle, which catches prey as large as monkeys and sloths. `Feathered Travellers' describes astounding journeys made by birds - even some tiny Hummingbirds migrate huge distances. `The Love Life of Birds' can rival any soap opera ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500518533
SKU
V9780500518533
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Mark Avery
Mark Avery is a scientist and naturalist who writes about and comments on environmental issues. He worked for the RSPB for 25 years and was the RSPB's Conservation Director for nearly 13 years. He is a member of the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust.
Reviews for Remarkable Birds
'informed and engaging ... as fascinating as it is lovely to look at' - Resurgence & Ecologist 'Packed with all manner of interesting facts, expertly presented and all tending to enlarge and enrich our appreciation of the wonderful variety of the world's 10,000 birds' - Times Literary Supplement 'A visual treat on every spread ... every reader will find plenty ... Read more