The Encyclopedia Of Birds
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A sweeping celebration of the avian world, The Encyclopedia of Birds stands as an authoritative and visually magnificent reference work, chronicling the astonishing diversity of bird life across every continent and habitat on Earth. From the iridescent plumage of tropical kingfishers to the stoic endurance of polar seabirds, this comprehensive volume presents detailed profiles of hundreds of species, examining their biology, behaviour, habitat, and evolutionary history with scholarly precision and genuine wonder. Illustrated with striking, scientifically accurate artwork by Ad Cameron, whose vivid renderings bring each species to life with remarkable fidelity, the volume argues compellingly that birds are among nature's most complex and captivating creatures. The encyclopaedic format — paired with Cameron's masterful illustrations — elevates this beyond a mere field guide into a work of genuine natural history significance, making it an indispensable addition to the shelf of any serious naturalist or bird enthusiast. One cannot turn a single page without being drawn deeper into the breathtaking tapestry of the world's birdlife.
Author: Ad Cameron
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A sweeping celebration of the avian world, The Encyclopedia of Birds stands as an authoritative and visually magnificent reference work, chronicling the astonishing diversity of bird life across every continent and habitat on Earth. From the iridescent plumage of tropical kingfishers to the stoic endurance of polar seabirds, this comprehensive volume presents detailed profiles of hundreds of species, examining their biology, behaviour, habitat, and evolutionary history with scholarly precision and genuine wonder. Illustrated with striking, scientifically accurate artwork by Ad Cameron, whose vivid renderings bring each species to life with remarkable fidelity, the volume argues compellingly that birds are among nature's most complex and captivating creatures. The encyclopaedic format — paired with Cameron's masterful illustrations — elevates this beyond a mere field guide into a work of genuine natural history significance, making it an indispensable addition to the shelf of any serious naturalist or bird enthusiast. One cannot turn a single page without being drawn deeper into the breathtaking tapestry of the world's birdlife.