Bird of the World - The Complete Illustrated ENcyclopedia

Informationen zum Autor David Alderton's lifelong interest in birds has seen him travel to every continent to study them in a wide range of habitats. He has also been involved with birds in the conservation sphere! promoting ways in which species can be encouraged to breed in suburban gardens. As a writer! David is well known internationally for his articles and books about birds for readers of all ages. He often broadcasts on avian topics! and is a consultant to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council! based in Washington! DC. Klappentext A visual encyclopedia of the birds of America! Europe! Africa! Asia! Australia and the Polar regions! with expert analysis of size! shape! plumage! habitat! breeding! nests! eggs and food. It is fully illustrated throughout with over 1800 detailed artworks and photographs! including distribution maps. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive visual catalog of the birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australasia and the Polar regions, fully illustrated with more than 1800 detailed artworks, maps and photographs, capturing the beauty of both rare and familiar birds.

Product details

• Authors: David Alderton, Alderton David
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.06.2012
• EAN: 9780754821663
• ISBN: 978-0-7548-2166-3
• No. of pages: 512
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 229 mm x 37 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; NATURE / Animals / Birds, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, NATURE / Reference, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, SCIENCE / Reference, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), Reference works, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest