Description: There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behaviour, and ecology. It features hundreds of colour illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.An absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birdsIntegrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behaviorFeatures a wealth of color photographs and explanatory figuresUses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visibleProvides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation
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EAN: 9780691200163
UPC: 9780691200163
ISBN: 9780691200163
MPN: N/A
Book Title: What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physio
Item Length: 28.7 cm
Item Weight: 1.35 kg
Item Height: 279 mm
Item Width: 216 mm
Author: Tony D. Williams
Publication Name: What Is a Bird?: an Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scott MacDougall-Shackleton, Julia A. Clarke, Tony D. Williams, Scott McWilliams, Chad Eliason, Frances Bonier, Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton, Princeton University Press
Subject: Writing & Reading, Geology, Zoology
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Référence
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
