Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Tell the Publisher!
I�d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Encyclopedia of Birds (Ap Natural World.) [Hardcover]

Joseph L. Forshaw (Editor), David Kirshner (Illustrator)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.

Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details.

› See more product promotions

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

The Encyclopedia of Birds by Christopher Perrins
4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds by DK
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)

�12.99
National Geographic Complete Birds of the World by Jonathan Alderfer
3.0 out of 5 stars (1)

�19.00
DK Handbook: Birds of the World by Alan Greensmith
The Complete Encyclopedia of Birds by Vladimir Bejcek

Product details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Academic Press Inc; 2nd Revised edition edition (14 July 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0122623401
ISBN-13: 978-0122623400
Product Dimensions: 31.8 x 25 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,077,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #68 in Books > Science & Nature > Earth Sciences & Geography > The Environment > Reference

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

See Complete Table of Contents

Product Description

Review

A new encyclopedia treatise with a somewhat different twist in that it provides new conservation information on each order, using symbols to denote the three levels of threat - critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. The authoritative text has been written by the world's leading ornithologists and presents the most recent scientific findings in an interesting and stimulating way. A nice book for the coffee table. —Charles E. Keller in INDIANA AUDUBON QUARTERLY (May 1999) Encyclopedia of Birds is an excellent reference resource for any library shelf. Its colorful photographs and drawings and well-presented text will surely assist any student in preparing a report on birds. Get this book; it is well worth the price. —Joan Garner in ACADEMIC REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL (1999) ...a very good and clear introduction for the novice and the more casual reader. One of the great joys in this book is the wealth of colour photographs. It is a useful quick reference and easy to understand guide to a number of aspects of ornithology which otherwise might not be easily sourced. —T. Ennis and J.A. Smyth in AVIAN PATHOLOGY (1999) ...a splendid introduction to the aerial world of birds. —Christopher Lever in ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY (1999) The description of this book as a 'comprehensive illustrated guide' appears at first glance to be a better title for it, but at closer inspection reveals a wealth of information within its 250 pages. The text contains a surprising amount of information, giving a thorough summary of each group, covering themes like conservation or habitat preferences, as well as detailing a selection of species. The authors of each section comprise some of the best in their fields and the whole book has an authoritative air about it. As the most up-to-date volume of its kind, this book should appeal to new birdwatchers, but neither would it be out of place on the shelf of a more committed birder. —BIRDWATCH ...makes an excellent gift to someone young or old as a means of introducing them to the beauty and fascination of birds. —THE EARTHLIFE WEB As an introduction to the major bird taxa of the world, this is a fine, attractive book. —CHOICE @from:Praise for the Series High-school, public, and academic libraries needing to fill out their collections on animals will want to consider one or more of these attractive and affordable books. —BOOKLIST (March 1999)

Product Description

Humans have long been captivated by birds; they have been featured prominently in art, mythology, and folklore as symbols of wisdom and truth, strength and power, beauty and death. Humans are perhaps most in awe of birds' ability to fly. Flight has enabled them to colonize virtually every habitat. Birds also display a great diversity of color and form. They are united by the possession of feathers--the defining characteristic of birds. Many species are threatened by habitat destruction and extinction, and their survival is dependent on our appreciation and understanding and the preservation of their habitats. This beautifully illustrated book, with more than 200 magnificent color photographs and 150 original paintings, maps, and diagrams, presents an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the natural history of birds. The authoritative text has been written by the world's leading ornithologists and includes the most recent scientific findings in a stimulating presentation.

Inside This Book (Learn More)

First Sentence
Scientists divide the animal kingdom into several major groups for classification purposes. Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

brill(1)

coffee table book(1)

illustrated(1)

images(1)

pictures(1)

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Reviews

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

3 reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars

Write a customer review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

This is an excellent for anyone intesrested in birds. 25 Mar 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

The book is well-organized an informative. This book has been a great help to mes with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species.

Comment |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

This book is great for anyone interested in birds 29 July 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

This book is well-organized and informative. It has helped me with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species

Comment |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

This book is great for anyone interested in birds 29 July 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

This book is well-organized and informative. It has helped me with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species

Comment |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

› See all 3 customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk

Write a customer review

Would you like to see more reviews about this item?

› Go to Amazon.com to see all 4 reviews

Were these reviews helpful? Let us know

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }