The Herons Ardeidae (Bird Families of the World) Tapa dura - 2005

Oxford University Press, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Small 4to, pp454 with 8 specially commissioned colour plates by David Thelwell, showing adults of all species and many juveniles, immatures and subspecies, numerous maps and 65 black-and-white drawings illustrating special features and behaviour, Hardcover with dust jacket. DJ near fine. Binding pages and plates in near fine condition. An excellent copy.

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Oxford Univ Pr, 2005. Hardcover. New. illustrated edition. 456 pages. 10.00x7.75x1.25 inches.

ISBN: 9780198549819
Oxford University Press, 01 December 2005
Hardcover, 456 pages
Herons and their close relatives, the egrets and bitterns, comprise sixty species in total and are found all over the world except in polar regions, and are a strikingly beautiful part of the wetlands they inhabit. They are particularly abundant and popular in South West USA, especially Florida. Herons are a diverse group, easily recognized by their long legs, necks and bills. Many species are notable for their sociality as they feed, roost, and nest together in single or mixed species assemblages. The authors have extensive experience of research and observation of these birds and this book provides an up to date comprehensive review of the herons of the world. Covering their biology, distribution, description, systematics, breeding, feeding, and conservation, James Hancock and James Kushlan have distilled their lifetimes' research on the heron into one volume. This volume is complemented by beautiful color paintings… Leer más