Author: Beehler, B.M.; Pratt, T.K.; Zimmerman, D.A.
Title: Birds of New Guinea
Description: Princeton University Press 1986 xiii, 294, 47 col plates, 8 b/w plates, endpaper maps. . HB. Vg in d/w.. This books treats all of the more than 700 species of birds recorded from the region, illustrating more than 600 of them in forty-seven fine color plates and eight black-and-white halftone plates. The text contains species accounts treating identification, distribution, ecology, vocalizations, and behavior. This is preceded by a detailed introduction to the region, with sections on climate, biogeography, rainforest ecology, and conservation. A chief contribution of Birds of New Guinea is the wealth of information on the habits of many of the region's little-known species. Included is an ornithological gazetteer, along with four maps showing natural features and important ornithological localities.. [9780691083858]
Keywords: Birds; Field Guide; New Guinea; Melanesia; Pacific
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Title: Birds of New Guinea
Description: Princeton University Press 1986 xiii, 294, 47 col plates, 8 b/w plates, endpaper maps. . HB. Vg in d/w.. This books treats all of the more than 700 species of birds recorded from the region, illustrating more than 600 of them in forty-seven fine color plates and eight black-and-white halftone plates. The text contains species accounts treating identification, distribution, ecology, vocalizations, and behavior. This is preceded by a detailed introduction to the region, with sections on climate, biogeography, rainforest ecology, and conservation. A chief contribution of Birds of New Guinea is the wealth of information on the habits of many of the region's little-known species. Included is an ornithological gazetteer, along with four maps showing natural features and important ornithological localities.. [9780691083858]
Keywords: Birds; Field Guide; New Guinea; Melanesia; Pacific
Price: GBP 25.00 = appr. US$ 35.70 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: S55168
- Book number: S55168
See more books from our catalog: Zoology,Birds