Trogons - A Natural History of the Trogonidae

Klappentext "Those long familiar with Al Gilbert's superb artwork! from earlier classics such as "Curassows and Related Birds!" will eagerly greet his return to full-scale bird portraiture as so well exemplified in this new book. These beautiful trogons are expertly captured in their glowing colors! set amidst their appropriate habitats; Gilbert's depiction of foliage is unsurpassed. This is a major work for bird art lovers of all temperaments."--Guy Tudor! coauthor and illustrator of "Birds of South America" Zusammenfassung Presents the natural history of the spectacularly beautiful tropical birds known as the trogons! a family that includes the legendary Resplendent Quetzal! the sacred bird of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. This title combines science and art to create this picture of a threatened bird family.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Joseph Forshaw, Joseph M. Forshaw, Albert Earl Gilbert
• Con la collaborazione di: Albert Gilbert (Illustrazione), Albert Earl Gilbert (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Princeton University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 26.07.2009
• EAN: 9780691141589
• ISBN: 978-0-691-14158-9
• Pagine: 304
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Natura > Guide naturalistiche