Book of Birds

John Faaborg

ISBN 10: 1623497760 / ISBN 13: 9781623497767

Verlag: MP-TAM Texas AandM University, 2020

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers FW-9781623497767

Inhaltsangabe:

In Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology, John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg&;s approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds&; relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life.

Faaborg pays special attention to the roles that competition, community structure, and reproductive behavior play in the astonishingly varied and interesting lives of birds seen around the world. He discusses variations in anatomy, morphology, and behavior; explains why such vast diversity exists; and explores the ways in which different birds can share the same spaces. Artist Claire Faaborg brings the science behind this diversity to life through her unique, hand-drawn artwork throughout the book.

Combining vibrant visuals and knowledgeable insights, Book of Birds offers readers a firm foundation in the field of ornithology and an invaluable resource for understanding birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

JOHN FAABORG is professor emeritus of biological sciences at the University of Missouri. He is the author of Saving Migrant Birds: Developing Strategies for the Future and resides in Columbia, Missouri. CLAIRE FAABORG is an artist specializing in drawing and scientific illustration based in Denver, Colorado.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Book of Birds
Verlag: MP-TAM Texas AandM University
Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
Einband: HRD
Illustrator: Faaborg, Claire
Zustand: New