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Description for Flamingo
Paperback. Flamingo presents the natural and cultural history of the bird in an accessible way, including its behaviors, habitats and rich symbolism. It describes how the bird gets its distinctive pink colour, and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 illustrations, 60 in colour. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 306.
The flamingo is possibly the most easily recognized bird in the world. But it is not a single species - there are six different species of flamingos, each differing in size and colour. Caitlin R. Kight presents this fascinating creature in an accessible way, introducing the history of the bird, its behaviour, habitats and symbolism. She describes how the bird gets its rosy pink colour and discusses how and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world. A wonderful cultural history for birdlovers and animal enthusiasts alike, Flamingo provides valuable insights into just what makes our pink-feathered ... Read more
The flamingo is possibly the most easily recognized bird in the world. But it is not a single species - there are six different species of flamingos, each differing in size and colour. Caitlin R. Kight presents this fascinating creature in an accessible way, introducing the history of the bird, its behaviour, habitats and symbolism. She describes how the bird gets its rosy pink colour and discusses how and why it has become such an iconic animal throughout the world. A wonderful cultural history for birdlovers and animal enthusiasts alike, Flamingo provides valuable insights into just what makes our pink-feathered ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Animal
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780234250
SKU
V9781780234250
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Caitlin R. Kight
Caitlin R. Kight is Communications and Marketing Manager for the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campuses and an editorand writer for Current Conservation.
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