Description |
362 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm |
Series |
A Cambridge reference book |
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Cambridge reference book.
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Contents |
Anatomy and physiology -- Movement -- Birds, ancient and modern -- The daily activities of birds -- Distribution -- Migration and navigation -- Bird populations -- Breeding -- Behaviour -- People and birds |
Summary |
"Experts from around the world have contributed to this absorbing and authoritative new guide for bird enthusiasts everywhere -- the essential, comprehensive reference on all aspects of birds. Highly illustrated chapters take the reader from the anatomy of birds, through flight, daily activities, distribution, migration, breeding, mating and more."--Publisher's description |
Analysis |
Birds |
Notes |
A Cambridge reference book |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-337) and indexes |
Subject |
Birds -- Encyclopedias.
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Ornithology -- Encyclopedias.
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Birds -- Encyclopedias.
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Birds.
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Ornithology -- Encyclopedias.
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Ornithology.
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Birds.
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Birds.
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Genre/Form |
Encyclopedia.
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Encyclopedias.
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Author |
Birkhead, Tim.
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Brooke, Michael.
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
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LC no. |
91214229 |
ISBN |
0521362059 |
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