- 1988 edition. 191 pages
- Published by Crescent Books. New York
- Hardcover with dust jacket. Blue boards
- Very good condition. Near new. Minor shelf wear.
New and Revised Edition with 192 full-colour illustrations. Bird Paintings by Roger Tory Peterson. Indexed.
The lush, exotic universe of birds has been under observation for centuries both for its scientific fascination and for the appeal of its sheer beauty to man's imagination. James Fisher and Roger Tory Peterson's World of Birds analyzes the biology and way of life of these captivating creatures that form such a vital part of the earth's ecology.
Several hundred striking full colour bird portraits by Roger Tory Peterson present all the detailed pageantry of birds from Antartica to Asia.
The volume first gives an introduction to ornithology as a science, revealing the inherent inspiration of the subject matter, and discusses distribution, dynamics of flight, general anatomy and the way birds live in water, air and forest.
Second there is an account of the prehistoric origins of today's species and the processes of evolutionary adaptation including migration, navigation, and population trends of the rare, recently extinct, and living birds.
Then follows a study of bird societies, nesting habits, intelligence and a comprehensive, unique list of some 200 bird families.
Finally, a section specially prepared for this new and revised edition tells you how to plan your own bird watching activities including techniques of understanding what you are seeing, the instruments you will need to help you watch and hear, and advice on how to systematize your observations.
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