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Product Identifiers
PublisherSmithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
ISBN-101588347834
ISBN-139781588347831
eBay Product ID (ePID)26065013625
Product Key Features
Book TitleSmithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSubjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Animals / Birds
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Art, Science
AuthorDouglas G. D. Russell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight24.2 Oz
Item Length7.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-003771
ReviewsAMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCATION "Accompanying the text is a beautiful photo of the nest--captured in a way that you can almost feel the texture of the mud and entwined grass. The photos provide behind-the-scenes insight, often showing the collection notes written either directly on the egg or on small paper tags tied carefully to the nest...a lovely introduction to a celebrated museum's vast holdings and chock-full of interesting factoids, making it a great gift for researchers and serious avian enthusiasts alike." GEEK DAD "Pictures and data are all interesting and varied."
SynopsisBird lovers can admire the artistry and beauty of bird nests and eggs with strikingly sharp images of more than 100 specimens A pocket-sized gift for birders The innovation of birds is on full display in more than 100 samples collected from across the world. The detailed entries include: Full-color photographs Nest, clutch, and egg size Collection site location Bird conservation status Specimen collection date, spanning 1768-2020 Nest construction and materials , such as lichens, fungi, leaves, seaweed, spider webs, plastic, and more Fascinating background on the role of studying nests in conservation efforts This book reveals how a simple bird's nest or egg can tell extraordinary stories about the birds behind them, help reconstruct a habitat's flora and fauna, and offer potential answers to important evolutionary and ecological questions. From the Cape Penduline Tit nest that includes a false chamber to trick predators to the unique patterning of a Great Auk egg allowing parents to always recognize and care for their own egg, this insightful handbook peers into the brilliance and architectural skills of birds. Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs is an essential read for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
LC Classification NumberQL675.R867 2024
