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ISBN10: 0198577273, ISBN13: 9780198577270, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover First Edition 661pp. Very well illustrated throughout. Classic ornithology bird interest literature/reference. The book is in excellent/fine condition in like fine d/w - it is very clean and bright with no marks or inscriptions. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service [Nr Faringdon, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]
ISBN10: 0198577273, ISBN13: 9780198577270, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover First Edition Small 4to, pp680 Pages with 12 specially commissioned colour plates by Andrew Mackay, 159 halftones and 62 maps. Hardcover with dust jacket. DJ in near fine condition, Binding near fine, inside near fine. An excellent copy. [Glasgow, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
Oxford University Press, Date: 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Small 4to, pp680 Pages with 12 specially commissioned colour plates by Andrew Mackay, 159 halftones and 62 maps. Hardcover with dust jacket. DJ in near fine condition, Binding near fine, inside near fine. An excellent copy. 2006. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198577273 9780198577270 [GB]
U.K.: Oxford University Press, Date: 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A new, unused, unblemished book with like dust-jacket. May incur additional postage charges overseas. 2006. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198577273 9780198577270 [GB]
ISBN10: 0198577273, ISBN13: 9780198577270, [publisher: Oxford University Press, U.K.] Hardcover First Edition A new, unused, unblemished book with like dust-jacket. May incur additional postage charges overseas. [Letchworth Garden City, HERTS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 0198577273, ISBN13: 9780198577270, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The pelecaniformes are a large and important group of seabirds, containing many spectacular species. This book addresses the breeding biology of the six pelecaniform families, which comprise the closely-related core groups (pelicans, cormorants/shags, darters, gannets/boobies) and their moredistant relatives, the frigate birds and tropic birds. Many fundamental questions can be addressed through the pelecaniformes: Why do they breed in colonies What are the links between their feeding methods and their reproduction What part does territorial and pairing behavior play in theirlife-cycles These and scores of comparable issues, including those related to man, are woven here into a richly interpretative text.The author's approach to the subject is threefold. First, the pelecaniformes are placed within the framework of four discrete disciplines, with chapters on evolutionary relationships, comparative behaviour, ecology, and the birds' relationship with humans. Secondly, each of the six families isdiscussed, elucidating the range of taxonomy, behavior, and ecology within each. Finally, we progress to specific level, using the same structure as for the family accounts. In this way, each of the 60-odd species can be understood not just as discrete units, but as part of their family and order.The book is unique ...
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