| Description |
370 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portraits ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Contents Part I: Birds of paradise and their nature 1. Origins and features 2. Ecology 3. Courtship, mate choice and breeding. -- Part II: Birds of paradise and people 4. Traditional New Guinea culture 5. The plume trade 6. Collectors and museums 7. Aviculture and ornithology 8. Birds named after people. -- Part III: Birds of paradise in art and culture 9. Early art 10. Recent art 11. Contemporary artefacts. -- Part IV: The Bird of paradise family 12. The bird of paradise species |
| Summary |
"A comprehensive account of the natural history, record of discovery and depiction, and human appreciation of and relationships with the spectacularly beautiful birds of paradise. Written and illustrated, with over 350 images plus maps and drawings, by two dedicated world authorities who have studied and photographed the birds of paradise for over 30 years."--Back cover |
| Notes |
"A companion volume to: Bowerbirds: nature, art & history"--T.p. verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 362) and index |
| Subject |
Birds of paradise (Birds)
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Birds of paradise (Birds) -- Pictorial works.
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Ornithological illustration.
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
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| Author |
Frith, Dawn W.
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| ISBN |
9780646532981 (hbk.) |
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