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Extraordinary Pheasants

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Extraordinary Pheasants by professional photographer Stephen Green-Armytage is a splendid photographic study of pheasants from peacocks to game hens, as well as an incredible variety of other species. The superbly presented, closely detailed, impressive, full-color images of these majestic birds are the highlight of the book. All enhanced with an informative introduction, short, "reader friendly", descriptive comments concerning each pheasant species helping to round out this vibrant avian celebration. Extraordinary Pheasants is very highly recommended for bird fanciers and a welcome addition to personal, school, and community library "Pets & Wildlife" reference collections.

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The authors book on Pheasants along with his photos are of the same high quality and information as his book on Extrordinary Pigeons.

Stephen Green-Armytage is a professional photographer whose work has appeared in LIFE and other magazines. He has also published several artistic, colorful books on birds, and even a couple of wall calendars.

In my opinion, "Extraordinary Pheasants" is his most boring book. But perhaps I'm spoiled by "Extra Extraordinary Chickens" or "Extraordinary Pigeons". Sure thing, all the usual pheasant species are in this book, including Diamond Pheasant, Golden Pheasant and Peafowl. And yet, it feels as if something is missing. I can't put my finger on it. Perhaps the pheasants just look to normal. Many of the chickens Stephen documented in "Extra Extraordinary Chickens" had personality (no kidding), and the ornamental pigeons sure had shock value.

The pheasants are just...well, pheasants.

Sorry, Stephen my man, only THREE STARS for you this time.