Collins Birds of the World

Collins Birds of the World
Norman Arlott, Ber van Perlo, Aldo A Chiappe, Jorge R Rodriguez Mata, Gustavo Carrizo, Luis Huber
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NZ$ 169.99
Hardback
h286 x 226mm - 656pg
2 Sep 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780008173999
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* Every species of bird illustrated - all 10,711 species * The complete collection of the Collins Field Guide' s incredibly detailed, accurate and beautiful bird paintings brought together in one comprehensive volume * Text covers key characteristics, voice and distribution. For the first time, the complete collection of the Collins Field Guides' incredibly detailed, accurate and beautiful bird paintings has been brought together in one comprehensive volume. This all-encompassing new guide is an extraordinary addition to the world-renowned series - the ultimate reference book for birdwatchers and bird lovers. Covers every species of the world' s birds - all 10,711 species are featured covering the complete International Ornithological Union Checklist of Birds of the World. With a total of 301 full-colour plates this is a visual feast, as well as an authoritative resource. Illustrates all male breeding plumages, and females if significantly different, for every species. Comprehensive text, including defining identification characteristics, distribution and voice. Illustrated by the world' s leading bird artists: Norman Arlott, Ber van Perlo, Gustavo Carrizo, Aldo A. Chiappe, Luis Huber, Jorge R. Rodriguez Mata.
Praise for Norman Arlott ' [Arlott' s paintings] are not only accurate (which is the most important thing), but I find them very attractive as well. . . . I would highly recommend' Grant McCreary, Birder' s Library' A real treasure. . . . Simple and simply beautiful. ' Robert Mortenson, Idaho Birding blog' A must for the travelling birder. ' BBC Wildlife
Norman Arlott is one of the world' s leading bird artists. He has illustrated many bird guides, and more than 100 books in total. He has designed special bird stamp issues for countries including Jamaica, Bahamas, Seychelles, British Virgin Islands, The Gambia, Malawi and Christmas Island. He has also led ornithology tours to East Africa.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008173999
Published: 2 Sep 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Height: 286mm
Width: 226mm
Spine: 45mm
Weight: 2950g
Pages: 656

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