Encyclopedia of birds
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Encyclopedia of birds
Academic Press, 1998
2nd ed
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Previous ed.: 1991
"AP Natural world"
Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-235) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Humans have long been captivated by birds; they have been featured prominently in art, mythology, and folklore as symbols of wisdom and truth, strength and power, beauty and death. Humans are perhaps most in awe of birds' ability to fly. Flight has enabled them to colonize virtually every habitat. Birds also display a great diversity of color and form. They are united by the possession of feathers--the defining characteristic of birds. Many species are threatened by habitat destruction and extinction, and their survival is dependent on our appreciation and understanding and the preservation of their habitats. This beautifully illustrated book, with more than 200 magnificent color photographs and 150 original paintings, maps, and diagrams, presents an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the natural history of birds. The authoritative text has been written by the world's leading ornithologists and includes the most recent scientific findings in a stimulating presentation.
目次
- The World of Birds
- J. Forshaw, Introducing Birds. W.J. Bock, Classifying Birds. J. Cracraft, Birds through the Ages. H.A. Ford, Habitats and Adaptations. P.J.B. Slater, Bird Behavior. A. Stattersfield, Endangered Species. Kinds of Birds
- S.J.J.F. Davies, Ratites and Tinamous. J.P. Croxall, Albatrosses and Petrels. F.S. Todd, Penguins. J. Fjelds , Divers and Grebes. E.A. Schreiber, Pelicans and their Allies. K.W. Lowe, Herons and their Allies. P. Olsen, Raptors. F.S. Todd, Waterfowl and Screamers. M.R.W. Rands, Gamebirds. G.W. Archibald, Cranes and their Allies. C.J.O. Harrison, Waders and Shorebirds. F.H.J. Crome, Pigeons and Sandgrouse. J. Forshaw, Parrots. S. Marchant, Turacos and Cuckoos. P. Olsen, Owls, Frogmouths, and Nightjars. C.T. Collins, Swifts and Hummingbirds. G.R. Cunningham-Van Someren, Mousebirds and Trogons. J. Forshaw and A. Kemp, Kingfishers and their Allies. L.L. Short, Woodpeckers and Barbets. H.E. McClure, Broadbills and Pittas. E.O. Willis, Overbirds and their Allies. S.M. Lanyon, Tyrant Flycatchers and their Allies. G.T. Smith, Lyrebirds and Scrub-Birds. P.A. Clancey, Larks and Wagtails. P.A. Clancey, Swallows. P.A. Clancey, Cuckooshires. P.A. Clancey, Bulbuls and Leafbirds. P.A. Clancey, Shrikes and Vangas. H.E. McClure, Waxwings and their Allies. H.E. McClure, Mockingbirds and Accentors. C. Perrins, Dippers and Thrushes. C. Perrins, Babblers and Wrens. C. Perrins, Warblers and Flycatchers. S. Garnett, Fairy Wrens and their Allies. S. Garnett, Logrunners. S. Garnett, Monarchs and their Allies. C. Perrins, Tits. C. Perrins, Nuthatches and Treecreepers. T. Lindsey, Honeyeaters and their Allies. K.C. Parkes, Vireos. L.F. Baptista, Buntings and Tanagers. K.C. Parkes, Wood Warblers and Iceterids. A.H. Bledsoe and R.B. Payne, Finches. T. Lindsey, Starlings and their Allies. T. Lindsey, New Zealand and Wattlebirds. I. Rowley, Magpie-Larks and their Allies. C.B. Frith, Bowerbirds and Birds of Paradise. I. Rowley, Crows and Jays. Notes on Contributors. Index. Acknowledgments.
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