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Ornithology
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Manufacturer: W. H. Freeman
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 598
EAN: 9780716749837
ISBN: 0716749831
Label: W. H. Freeman
Manufacturer: W. H. Freeman
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 720
Publication Date: 2006-10-06
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Studio: W. H. Freeman
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Ornithology approaches its subject from a biological and evolutionary perspective. A comprehensive and balanced synthesis of the extensive research in the field, it provides the reader with thorough coverage of the form, function and behaviour of birds and an understanding of the field's broader implications. An outstanding attribute of Ornithology is its clear and inviting writing style, as well as its exquisite drawings and photographs. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances in the field.
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Summary: Deception
Comment: A book written old style ; it means old pictures , no color pictures
A book for ornithologues , not for birders
A book with many many details on molts , incubation , breeding , anathomy , .... but nothing on wings description
A book revised 2007 , but with nothing really new
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Summary: Very indepth bird book
Comment: It was my ornithology text book. This covers everything that any bird enthusiast would ever want to know including anatomy, evolution, adaptations and species specific info. I would definitely recommend it!
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Summary: For all Bird Enthusiasts
Comment: Wow! How our knowledge of birds has increased over the past decade since the last edition! Written with charm and warmth, flows well with loads of details; this book is a must for the shelf of every bird enthusiast whether professional or kitchen feeder watcher. Only complaint: I wish this Edition III had the engaging taxonomy section (at end) of the older editions, updated with all the new revisions in bird relationships hinted at in the previous editions. My copy doesn't have the promised CD of that section. The cover is stunning - out of the gloom of night comes a Barn Owl to pounce the author! - worth the price only. Some color photos of spectacular birds and their actions inside would brighten the inside.
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Summary: good book
Comment: It is more "scientific" that Cornel Lab's "Handbook of bird biology". Chapters 16 through 21 are the most iteresting for ecologists and evolutionary biologists. Is is usefull for teaching on higher education level.
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Summary: Ornithology MUST HAVE text!
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Wow! I was knocked out when I received this book. I was afraid it would be far too technichal, and geared exclusively for biologists and zoologists. It is actually written for undergraduate level students interested in bird behavior and physiology. I highly recommend this book, but beware! This is not some light reading! It's a very serious text, but very readable and well illustrated. Love it!
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