Feathers - A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature

This coffee table book walks readers through the world of bird feathers, with stunning photographs and informative text in concise blocks.

List of contents

Feathers-More than Just a Body CoveringSix Kinds of FeathersMolting & Color ChangeColor, Pigment & PlumageVariation Across the SpeciesBackyard BirdsRaptorsGame BirdsWater BirdsNothing Better than FeathersAbout the Author

About the author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Summary

This coffee table book walks readers through the world of bird feathers, with stunning photographs and informative text in concise blocks.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Tekiela
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.05.2014
• EAN: 9781591934936
• ISBN: 978-1-59193-493-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 90 mm x 83 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 462 g
• Illustrations: Color photos throughout
• Series: Bird Appreciation; Bird Appreciation; Nature Appreciation
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Fotografie, Natur in der Kunst, Nature, NATURE / Animals / Birds, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, PHOTOGRAPHY / Individual Photographers / General, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides