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29%OFFErik Hirschfeld - The World´s Rarest Birds - 9780691155968 - V9780691155968
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The World´s Rarest Birds

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Description for The World´s Rarest Birds Hardback. Illustrates the most endangered birds in the world and provides the advanced information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. This title features introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. Series: Wildguides. Num Pages: 352 pages, 103 color illus. 977 color photos. 610 color maps. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 287 x 225 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1738.
This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species--the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Wildguides
Condition
New
Weight
1738g
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691155968
SKU
V9780691155968
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Erik Hirschfeld
Erik Hirschfeld works in air traffic control management and is a freelance writer, guide, and consultant in ornithology. Andy Swash is managing director of WILDGuides and a professional wildlife photographer, naturalist, author, and guide. Robert Still is an ecologist, widely traveled naturalist, and graphic artist who designs books that encourage people to take a greater interest in the natural world. ... Read more

Reviews for The World´s Rarest Birds
Fourth Place for the 2013 BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year, British Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology One of Library Journal's Best Sci-Tech Books for 2013 "It is a sobering thought that, without heroic conservation efforts, many of these birds may soon exist only on the pages of books like this."
Natural History "Dense, richly informative... Offers a ... Read more

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