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OverviewThis book covers in unmatched detail the life history, relationships, biology, and conservation of all the world's toucans, barbets, and honeyguides. These number 133 species, found in tropical regions around the world. The toucans are especially well-known because of their dramatic bills and their association with the Amazon rainforest. The authors have been working with these birds for over 20 years, and their knowledge and expertise in these groups is unrivalled. Much of the information in this book has never previously been published. The colour plates, painted by well-known US artist Albert Earl Gilbert, are probably the best paintings of these birds ever produced. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lester Short (Lamont Curator Emeritus, Lamont Curator Emeritus, American Museum of Natural History) , Jennifer Horne (Research Fellow, Research Fellow, National Museums of Kenya)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 25.50cm Weight: 1.462kg ISBN: 9780198546665ISBN 10: 0198546661 Pages: 550 Publication Date: 08 November 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsList of colour plates List of abbreviations Plan of the book and notes on the species accounts Topographical diagram of a toucanet Part 1: General Chapters 1: Barbets, toucans and honeyguides - the birds, their relationships and evolution 2: Distribution and habitats 3: Foods and feeding behaviour 4: Movements, drinking, roosting, display, sociality and interspecific behaviour 5: Breeding behaviour: preliminaries to nesting 6: Breeding and aspects of life cycle 7: Honeyguides Part 2: Species Accounts References Glossary IndexReviewsA stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society <br> A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana Audubon Society A stunning new volume that features the artistry of Albert Earl Gilbert. Unique characteristics of each of the 133 species is emphasized. His rendition of the various species compliments the excellent text and is sure to please everyone interested in ornithology and nature.-- Indiana AudubonSociety Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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