The Encyclopaedia Of Birds
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Appears to be in original shrink wrap/plastic wrap — no visible tears or damage. Page Condition: Good (not inspectable, still wrapped). Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears tight and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark reference work in ornithology, The Encyclopaedia of Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the world's bird species, drawing on the expertise of leading scientists and naturalists. Edited by two distinguished ornithologists, the volume covers the full breadth of avian life — from anatomy, behaviour, and ecology to migration, reproduction, and conservation — with scholarly precision and accessibility. Each entry details the biology and natural history of major bird families and species, illustrated with vivid photography and scientific diagrams that bring the subject to life. Written with the authority of academic research yet accessible to the enthusiastic naturalist, it stands as an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, students, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. A thorough and visually rich companion to the natural world, it remains one of the definitive encyclopaedic treatments of birds ever published.
Author: Dr Christopher M Perrins And Dr Alex L A Middleton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, -
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Appears to be in original shrink wrap/plastic wrap — no visible tears or damage. Page Condition: Good (not inspectable, still wrapped). Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears tight and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark reference work in ornithology, The Encyclopaedia of Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the world's bird species, drawing on the expertise of leading scientists and naturalists. Edited by two distinguished ornithologists, the volume covers the full breadth of avian life — from anatomy, behaviour, and ecology to migration, reproduction, and conservation — with scholarly precision and accessibility. Each entry details the biology and natural history of major bird families and species, illustrated with vivid photography and scientific diagrams that bring the subject to life. Written with the authority of academic research yet accessible to the enthusiastic naturalist, it stands as an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, students, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. A thorough and visually rich companion to the natural world, it remains one of the definitive encyclopaedic treatments of birds ever published.