Check-List Of Birds Of The World; A Continuation Of The Work Of James L. Peters (Volume Ix) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354300707 ISBN 13: 9789354300707

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

A checklist that remaps the world's birds. A definitive checklist for birdwatchers. Ernst Mayr's Check-List Of Birds Of The World, Volume IX continues the meticulous work of James L. Peters, presenting an authoritative ornithology reference book that blends taxonomic rigour with practical organisation. Intended as a bird species checklist and scientific bird catalog, it functions as both a bird taxonomy guide for specialists and a field guide for ornithologists on survey or expedition. Its measured, entry¿by¿entry structure helps reconcile names, trace synonymy and indicate distributional scope without sacrificing clarity, making it useful for anyone verifying records or compiling local lists. Entries are organised to clarify world bird classification and worldwide bird distribution, and the concise, systematic format makes the volume valuable for academic bird research, conservation planning and committed birding alike. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Set in the era of mid 20th century ornithology, this instalment is as much a historical record as a working reference: it participates in global avifauna documentation and reflects the taxonomic debates that shaped later treatments. That context gives the work a double appeal - it informs contemporary practice while recording an important moment in systematic thought. Casual readers will find a dependable, practical companion for genuine field use, while classic¿literature collectors and libraries will regard Volume IX as a prized witness to the James L. Peters series and to the development of world bird classification. Researchers compiling regional lists or studying avian biogeography will appreciate its consistent approach to names and distributional notes. Libraries, museums and serious private collections prize such heritage titles for the clarity they bring to long¿term datasets and the continuity they provide to modern taxonomic work. Whether consulted for quick verification in the field or cited in rigorous academic bird research, this is an essential birdwatching resource and a touchstone of systematic ornithology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9354300707
• ISBN 13: 9789354300707
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 520
• Herausgeber: Mayr Ernst
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: gpsr@libri.de; gpsr@libri.de; ; Friedensallee 273; Hamburg; 22763; Deutschland