The Cambridge encyclopedia of ornithology
By: edited by Michael Brooke and Tim Birkhead.
Contributors: Brooke, Michael.; Birkhead, T. R.
Series: A Cambridge reference book
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 362
Subjects: Ornithology -- Encyclopedias; Birds -- Encyclopedias
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-337) and indexes.