The Book Of Eggs: A Life-size Guide To The Eggs Of Six Hundred Of The World's Bird Species (book Of Series)
by Mark E. Hauber /
2014 / English / EPUB
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Featuring new photography from Chicagos renowned Field Museum, The
Book of Eggs explores 600 examples at actual size, alongside
pattern details, clutch images, breeding range maps, and engravings
of all the birds. A table of field-guide information identifies
order, family, breeding range, nesting habitat, nest
characteristics, and conservation status. This accompanies an
expert narrative revealing the latest research and thinking on
social structure; reproductive strategies; egg colour, maculation,
and size; and incubation behaviour. Arranged taxonomically,
according to evolutionary relationships, the book brings to light
intriguing aspects of breeding biology. The result is a visual
delight and an essential reference for every bird enthusiast,
natural historian, and conservationist.
Featuring new photography from Chicagos renowned Field Museum, The
Book of Eggs explores 600 examples at actual size, alongside
pattern details, clutch images, breeding range maps, and engravings
of all the birds. A table of field-guide information identifies
order, family, breeding range, nesting habitat, nest
characteristics, and conservation status. This accompanies an
expert narrative revealing the latest research and thinking on
social structure; reproductive strategies; egg colour, maculation,
and size; and incubation behaviour. Arranged taxonomically,
according to evolutionary relationships, the book brings to light
intriguing aspects of breeding biology. The result is a visual
delight and an essential reference for every bird enthusiast,
natural historian, and conservationist.
