Pigeons and Doves [Hardcover]

David Gibbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2001

This volume is dedicated to the field identification of pigeons and doves, and it incorporates much recent information on the family. Pigeons and doves are a large family of birds occurring throughout the world. Many species are specialist frugivores, while others feed on seeds. Most are arboral and the tropical species in particular are often brightly coloured. The family includes gregarious migratory species, as well as shy, ground-dwelling forms such as the exotic crowned pigeons of New Guinea.

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Pigeons and doves are a large family of birds occurring throughout the world. This book-the first to be dedicated to the field identification of these birds and to be fully illustrated in color-incorporates much recent information about them.Many species of pigeons and doves are specialist frugivores, say the authors, while others feed on seeds. Most are arboreal, and the tropical species in particular are often brightly colored. The family includes gregarious migratory species as well as shy, ground- dwelling forms such as the exotic crowned pigeons of New Guinea. The comprehensive text is accompanied by 76 exquisite color plates that capture the essence of these varied birds and illustrate all species and subspecies.David Gibbs is a freelance ecologist and naturalist. He has recently worked as a field assistant in the production of wildlife films. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Eustace Barnes is a wildlife artist and tour leader specializing in South America where he has travelled extensively. John Cox is one of Britain's foremost bird artists. His work has been included in a number of books; this is his first major book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black (January 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873403607
• ISBN-13: 978-1873403600
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,051,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, May 12, 2004

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T. Hutcheson (Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to Pigeons and Doves of the World (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book, giving full details on all the pigeon and doves species of the world. Excellent color plates also make the reader very familiar with the different types. I'd recommend this read to the budding aviculturist, old bird breeders, orinthologists, and even the average bird watcher.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing, November 7, 2007

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This review is from: Pigeons and Doves (Hardcover)

This is the best field guide on pigeons and doves that you can quite possibly buy. Any illustration that Eustace Barnes does is simply, amazing to be quite frank with you. The information is accurate, the range maps are well done and I wish that more guides would follow this format.

5.0 out of 5 stars David Gibbs Delivers, January 9, 2007

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Four by Four (Oxford, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to Pigeons and Doves of the World (Hardcover)

An excellent reference to the Pigeons and Doves of the world. The color drawings and maps are unbelievable. I was able to identify a lot of birds after reading this book that I could not earlier. I give it two thumbs up.