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This book - a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birds - is one of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that include material never illustrated before. The text is as informative as the drawings; written at a level appropriate to undergraduate students and to bird lovers in general, it discusses why birds look and act the way they do. Designed to supplement a basic ornithology textbook, Manual of Ornithology covers systematics and evolution, topography feathers and flight, the skeleton and musculature, and the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory reproductive, sensory, and nervous systems of birds, as well as field techniques for watching and studying birds. Each chapter concludes with a list of key references for the topic covered, with a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the volume. The book will be a guide and reference for every level of bird study - a basic tool for investigation for anyone curious about the fascinating world of birds.
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Since the earliest humans first recognized birds as a separate life-form, birds have been inextricably woven into the fabric of human life. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Since the earliest humans first recognized birds as a separate life-form, birds have been inextricably woven into the fabric of human life. Read the first page
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being dyslexic I sometimes find it hard to grasp a lot of the text in scientific books first read, but this is a great book. The illustrations are so perfect that it is instantly obvious their meaning and relation to the subject being discussed. This is such a good book that even though I only got it out of the college library to do an assignment I have had to order myself a copy. It explains everything you need to know about the anatomy of birds, I would whole heartedly recommend to those wishing to learn more on the subject, as an academic reference and those artistically inclined such as myself.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
good source for avian physiology
12 Jan 2000
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent for ornithology students and backyard birders alike. It has many detailed illustrations of the skeletal, muscular, and other internal systems of birds in general. The text gives general information on each system and then more detail on specific parts. I especially like the sections at the end on binocular use and study skin preparation
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Excellent drawings, clear text.
23 April 1999
Format:Paperback
If you have only one textbook about birds on your bookshelf, choose this one. The text is easy to understand, and the illustrations are remarkable. It is now available in a less expensive paperback version, also available at Amazon.com.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
a great teacher
26 May 2005
Format:Paperback
This is a great overall look into the evolution and biology of birds. I'm using it as a prep for some ornithology and biology courses at university. The book goes through evolution, systematics, biology, physiology, etc. I highly reccomend it for anyone needing to do some brush up work, or as an introduction to many of the topics I've mentioned above. I think it should pretty much be a standard for anyone interested in birds...Hooray for this manual!
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