| Edition |
New edition, American edition, Second edition. |
| Description |
512 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
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"Profiles more than 1,200 species in a unique celebration of the world's birds ; explains the biology of birds and where they live, from the poles to the tropics ; showcases the most spectacular sites for bird-watching" -- Back cover. |
| Summary |
"From the tiny bee humming bird to the huge wandering albatross, Bird brings the diversity and drama of the avian world to life. Capturing the wonder of birds in their natural environments, this unrivaled guide spans the globe." -- Back cover. |
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Profiles more than 1200 species, explains the biology of birds and where they live, and showcases the most spectacular sites for bird-watching. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Habitats -- Bird species. |
| Subject |
Birds -- Identification.
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Birds -- Pictorial works.
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Birds -- Habitat.
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Bird watching.
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Birds. (OCoLC)fst00832970
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| Genre/Form |
Field guides. (OCoLC)fst01940354
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Pictorial works. (OCoLC)fst01423874
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Field guides.
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Pitts, Gill, editor.
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BirdLife International, contributor.
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Dorling Kindersley, Inc., publisher.
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| ISBN |
9780744039580 (hardcover) |
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0744039584 (hardcover) |
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