"Philip's Photographic Guide to Birds of the World" features 1,300 individual bird species, making it the most comprehensive single-volume photographic collection of birds ever produced. As well as illustrating in full colour one seventh of all known bird species, the book also features the most up-to-date listing of all known species, with information on range and status. The text is written by an international panel of experts. The book begins by tracing the evolution of birds and takes an in-depth look at their incredibly varied adaptations. After explaining the principles of bird classification and identification, and how the latest DNA findings have helped us to re-evaluate bird relationships, the major families of birds are described, including main characteristics, principal species, total number of species, any noteworthy features, and conservation status; in addition each family is illustrated by a representative species. In the main part of the book, the species photographs and descriptive entries are arranged systematically by zoogeographical region Nearctic, Neotropical, Palaearctic, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian. (Broadly speaking this translates as North America, Central and South America, Europe and Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Australiasia). Each region is introduced with a concise account of the birds of the region and maps identifying significant bird-watching locations. Then each species entry covers the key elements of description, behaviour, habitat, distribution and notes any key conservation concerns. "Philip's Photographic Guide to Birds of the World" is an essential reference for all bird enthusiasts, whether active and committed bird watchers or bird-lovers who want to learn more about these fascinating creatures. With many birdwatchers travelling widely on vacation, this work will be a valuable addition to a reference collection.
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Dr Andrew Gosler, the general editor, is University Research Lecturer in Ornithology, University of Oxford; President of the Oxford Ornithological Society; and a member of the International Ornithological Committee.
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In a steamy world of cycads, tree ferns, giant dinosaurs, and flying reptiles, and which will later become Bavaria, a bird about the size of a small crow dies and drops from its perch into the warm waters of a tropical lagoon. Read the first page
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In a steamy world of cycads, tree ferns, giant dinosaurs, and flying reptiles, and which will later become Bavaria, a bird about the size of a small crow dies and drops from its perch into the warm waters of a tropical lagoon. Read the first page
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By G. I. Forbes
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This book deals photographically with 1300 plus species ( one seventh of total species) of the most commonly seen birds.
Following a general introduction there are sections on evolution,adaption,classification,conservation and bird families.
The birds are divided into 6 geographical regions-neararctic,neotropical,palaearctic,afrotropical,oriental and australasian.
Of the 1300 picturesthere is a brief description of the bird with name, size, identification,range,habitat,and similar epecies.
A remarkable first class that includes a world checklist.
Following a general introduction there are sections on evolution,adaption,classification,conservation and bird families.
The birds are divided into 6 geographical regions-neararctic,neotropical,palaearctic,afrotropical,oriental and australasian.
Of the 1300 picturesthere is a brief description of the bird with name, size, identification,range,habitat,and similar epecies.
A remarkable first class that includes a world checklist.
Format:Hardcover
Too big to take in the field but handy to have around the house for that extra detail. Seen as it is quite a size already they may as well have put more species in it and made it a full encyclopedia type book, rather than a large field guide. The book is organized in regions rather than by classification which makes it more useful for identification (as do the excellent photographs). I prefer a book organized by classification personally but the photographs make up for it though again they should have made it a huge book instead with more birds and detail in.
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