Bird Families Of The World
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: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
A magnificent visual journey through the avian world, Bird Families of the World presents a comprehensive survey of the extraordinary diversity of bird life across every continent and habitat on Earth. Organised by family, the volume chronicles the defining characteristics, behaviours, and distributions of hundreds of species, from the most familiar garden birds to the rarest and most exotic creatures of remote wilderness — all brought to life through Ad Cameron's richly detailed illustrations under the scholarly guidance of consultant editor Dr C.J.O. Harrison. As both a scientific reference and a work of natural art, this volume stands as a testament to the golden age of illustrated ornithological publishing, a tradition that bridges rigorous taxonomy with breathtaking visual storytelling. Harrison's expertise lends the text an authoritative precision, while Cameron's paintings capture the vivid plumage and vital energy that no photograph can fully replicate. Whether you are a seasoned ornithologist, a committed birdwatcher, or simply a lover of the natural world, this is a book that rewards every visit with a new discovery waiting on the next page.
Author: Ad Cameron (Illustrations); Dr Cjo Harrison (Consultant Editor)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
A magnificent visual journey through the avian world, Bird Families of the World presents a comprehensive survey of the extraordinary diversity of bird life across every continent and habitat on Earth. Organised by family, the volume chronicles the defining characteristics, behaviours, and distributions of hundreds of species, from the most familiar garden birds to the rarest and most exotic creatures of remote wilderness — all brought to life through Ad Cameron's richly detailed illustrations under the scholarly guidance of consultant editor Dr C.J.O. Harrison. As both a scientific reference and a work of natural art, this volume stands as a testament to the golden age of illustrated ornithological publishing, a tradition that bridges rigorous taxonomy with breathtaking visual storytelling. Harrison's expertise lends the text an authoritative precision, while Cameron's paintings capture the vivid plumage and vital energy that no photograph can fully replicate. Whether you are a seasoned ornithologist, a committed birdwatcher, or simply a lover of the natural world, this is a book that rewards every visit with a new discovery waiting on the next page.