The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds: The Definitive Reference to Birds of the World

Perrins, Christopher M.

ISBN 10: 0130836354 / ISBN 13: 9780130836359

Published by Prentice Hall Direct, 1991

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Synopsis:

Describes more than 1,200 birds, specifying each bird's range, habitat, size, plumage, habits, and behavior

Reviews: "Definitive reference" is overstated, but this is an accurately written and handsomely illustrated survey of the world's birds. It is in three sections: a short summary of basic bird biology; an illustrated catalog of about 1200 species representing all living orders and families; and a checklist of all 9300-plus currently recognized species. Both the catalog and the checklist use standard taxonomic arrangement. The entries in the catalog, the heart of the book, include name, range, habitat, size and a concise but clear and not overly technical account of the birds' biology; all species are illustrated in color. There is an index of names. Recommended as a useful, though not essential, addition to popular science collections. See also The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology , reviewed on p. 132.--Ed.
- Paul B. Cors, Univ. of Wyoming Lib., Laramie
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds: The ...
Publisher: Prentice Hall Direct
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable