Extreme Birds: The World's Most Extraordinary and Bizarre Birds Contributor(s): Couzens, Dominic (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554079527 ISBN-13: 9781554079520 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology |
Dewey: 598 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.3" W x 8.2" (2.15 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Extreme Birds is a photographic showcase of 150 birds at the extremes of nature. It reveals nature's ingenuity and sometimes its sense of humor. The species in this book were chosen for their extraordinary characteristics and for behaviors far beyond the typical. They are the biggest, the fastest, the meanest, the smartest. They build the most intricate nests, they have the most peculiar mating rituals, they dive the deepest and they fly the highest. These are the overachievers of the avian world. Some examples:
Enlivened with entertaining facts and anecdotes, Extreme Birds is an engaging celebration of nature's tremendous imagination. It will appeal to all readers, especially birders and naturalists. |
Contributor Bio(s): Couzens, Dominic: - Dominic Couzens |