The Life of Birds (Saunders Series in Organismic Biology) [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0030689236 | ISBN-13: 978-0030689239 | Edition: 4th

This leading undergraduate text in ornithology is now in its fourth edition, and still provides a comprehensive coverage of avian biology: systematics, physiology, ecology and behaviour. This edition includes expanded material on physiology and ecology, more artwork and a new design format.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 4th edition (January 4, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030689236
• ISBN-13: 978-0030689239
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,121,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book that every birder must to have, July 7, 2000

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Cesar E. Mendez-gonzalez (Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Life of Birds (Saunders Series in Organismic Biology) (Hardcover)

This book is a legacy of knowlegement on the field of the ornithology. With just an overlook of the References you will see that is a very complete synopsis of the worldwide and long time research on the life of the birds. The chapters are divided in main topics covering anatomy and physiology, behavior, reproduction, ecology, migration, evolution and the relationship among birds and humans. Each chapter is widely undertaked, clearly described and illustrated. This is not only a good book to read but it is a great source of information that you can use all the time you need search for anything you want to know about the birds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Ornithologist's Joy!, October 1, 2007

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O. M. Donaldson-Smith "British Texan" (SA, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Life of Birds (Saunders Series in Organismic Biology) (Hardcover)

I'm currently studying Ornithology for my college degree and this was the text book initially recommended to me. It is very dry for everyday reading but an excellent reference book that I have no doubt I will keep diving back into throughout my studies. If you are a true Ornithologist then you will find this book invaluable.