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A captivating A-Z treasury about birds and birding Birdpedia is an
engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts and birding lore.
Featuring nearly 200 entries-on topics ranging from plumage and
migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore-this enticing
collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian.
Christopher Leahy sheds light on "hawk-watching," "twitching," and
other rituals from the sometimes mystifying world of birding that
entail a good deal more than their names imply. He explains what
kind of bird's nests you can eat, why mocking birds mock, and many
other curiosities that have induced otherwise sane people to peer
into treetops using outrageously expensive optical equipment. Leahy
shares illuminating insights about pioneering ornithologists such
as John James Audubon and Florence Bailey, and describes unique
bird behaviors such as anting, caching, duetting, and mobbing. He
discusses avian fossils, the colloquial naming of birds, the
science and history of ornithology, and more. The book's convenient
size makes it the perfect traveling companion to take along on your
own avian adventures. With charming illustrations by Abby McBride,
Birdpedia is a marvelous mix of fact and fancy that is certain to
delight seasoned birders and armchair naturalists alike. Features a
real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
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Birds of Mongolia (Paperback)
Gombobaatar Sundev, Christopher W Leahy
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R983
R797
Discovery Miles 7 970
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Birds of Mongolia is the first guide to describe and illustrate all
of the country's bird species. This huge landlocked country
encompasses a diverse range of habitats, including forests,
mountains, vast plains, and the Gobi Desert, and this geographical
diversity is mirrored in the country's varied birdlife.
Comprehensive, detailed, and user-friendly, Birds of Mongolia
features 83 color plates, facing-page species descriptions, and
maps. The vibrant illustrations and straightforward text will make
this guide the go-to resource for birders, ecotourists, and
wildlife enthusiasts interested in the region. * The first field
guide to all the bird species of Mongolia *83 superb color plates *
Handy format for easy reference and field use
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