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Birds of Paradise: Paradisaeidaeby Clifford B. Frith
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Birds of paradise have long played a central part in human mythologies and captured the imagination of collectors, scientists, and naturalists. Birds of Paradise provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically accurate overview of the behavior, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of the most ornate and dramatic group of birds on earth. The book is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned color depictions of all 42 species of birds of paradise and original line drawings of many behaviors never before recorded, as well as numerous maps and graphs. This stunning book will delight a wide range of readers, from professional ornithologists to amateur naturalists. Synopsis:Comprehensive overview of the behaviour, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of the most ornate and dramatic group of birds on earth. Illustrated with colour plates covering all 42 species of birds of paradise, as well as line drawings, maps, graphs, sonograms, and photographs. In the BIRD FAMILIES OF THE WORLD series. Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgement List of colour plates List of abbreviations Plan of the book Diagrams of bird topography Diagrams of bird of paradise structural morphology Map showing some more important locations mentioned in the text Boundaries of the regional maps used in the species accounts of Chapter 9 Part I 1. The incredible birds of paradise - an introduction 2. Discovery of the birds of paradise and history of their study 3. Evolution and biogeography of the birds of paradise 4. Ecology of the birds of paradise 5. Reproductive behaviour 6. Nesting biology and parental behaviour 7. Birds of paradise in human tradition and culture 8. Conservation Part II Family, subfamily, genus and species accounts Appendices References Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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