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Josep del Hoyo
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Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds |
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Spanish (Spain) |
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Hardcover |
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759 |
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1999-07 |
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8487334253 |
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Lynx Edicions |
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9.79 pounds |
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10.0 x 2.0 x 12.75 inches |
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1 |
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Product Description
This is the 5th of the multi-volume series designed to provide the first comprehensive account of all the species of birds in the world. It covers from Barn-owls to Hummingbirds. Each chapter, headed by a summary box, deals with a different family, and it is subdivided into sections: systematics; morphological aspects; habitat; general habits; voice; food and feeding; breeding; movements; relationship with man; status and conservation; a general bibliography and detailed species accounts. The species accounts include names in French, German and Spanish, in addition to scientific and English names. Each species features taxonomic notes; subspecies and distribution; habitat; food and feeding; breeding; movements; status and conservation and a selected bibliography. 406 striking photographs illustrate unusual features, such as courtship behaviour, thermoregulation or feeding techniques. It includes 76 colour plates, 758 colour distribution maps, and 8000 bibliographical references.
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http://bookmooch.com/8487334253 |
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