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The Cambridge encyclopedia of ornithology

Title
  1. The Cambridge encyclopedia of ornithology / edited by Michael Brooke and Tim Birkhead.
Published by
  1. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1991.

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Additional authors
  1. Brooke, Michael.
  2. Birkhead, Tim.
Description
  1. 362 pages : illustrations (some color); 28 cm.
Summary
  1. "Experts from around the world have contributed to this absorbing and authoritative new guide for bird enthusiasts everywhere -- the essential, comprehensive reference on all aspects of birds. Highly illustrated chapters take the reader from the anatomy of birds, through flight, daily activities, distribution, migration, breeding, mating and more."--Publisher's description.
Series statement
  1. A Cambridge reference book
Uniform title
  1. Cambridge reference book.
Subject
  1. Ornithology > Encyclopedias
  2. Birds > Encyclopedias
  3. Birds
  4. Birds
  5. Birds > encyclopedias
  6. Ornithology
  7. Vogels
  8. Ornithologie
  9. Oiseaux > Encyclopédies
Genre/Form
  1. Encyclopedia
  2. encyclopedias.
  3. Reference works.
  4. Encyclopedias.
  5. Encyclopédies.
  6. Ouvrages de référence.
Contents
  1. Anatomy and physiology -- Movement -- Birds, ancient and modern -- The daily activities of birds -- Distribution -- Migration and navigation -- Bird populations -- Breeding -- Behaviour -- People and birds.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-337) and indexes.