ISBN10: 0198502133, ISBN13: 9780198502135, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover First Edition 2005. xxii, 618pp. B&W and colour illustrations. "The cuckoos are the most variable birds in social behavior and parental care: a few cuckoos are among the most social of all birds and rear their young in a common nest; most cuckoos are caring parents that rear their own young with some females laying a few eggs in the nests of others; while many cuckoo species are brood parasites who leave their eggs in the nests of other birds to rear, with their young maturing to kill their foster nestmates. In The Cuckoos, Robert B. Payne presents a new evolutionary history of the family based on molecular genetics, and uses the family tree to explore the origins and diversity of their behaviour. He traces details of the cuckoos' biology to their original sources, includes descriptions of previously unpublished field observations, and reveals new comparisons of songs showing previously overlooked cuckoo species. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned colour plates and numerous maps, halftones, and line drawings, The Cuckoos provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of this family yet available." Minor shelf wear to top of book spine. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to ...

ISBN10: 0198502133, ISBN13: 9780198502135, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover First Edition "With a molecular genetic analysis of cuckoo phylogeny by Michael D. Sorenson and Robert B. Payne". 20 colour plates of which 16 by Karen Klitz and 4 photographic; black and white illustrations by John Megahan. Dust jacket fine, protected in a clear removable archival sleeve; hardback binding fine; contents clean and tight, no inscriptions. A fine copy. [Part of the Oxford Bird Families of the World Series of which 17 titles have been published.] Size: 4to (25 x 19cm)
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Oxford: Oxford University Press, Date: 2005. Book. Illus. by Klitz, Karen. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to (25 x 19cm). "With a molecular genetic analysis of cuckoo phylogeny by Michael D. Sorenson and Robert B. Payne". 20 colour plates of which 16 by Karen Klitz and 4 photographic; black and white illustrations by John Megahan. Dust jacket fine, protected in a clear removable archival sleeve; hardback binding fine; contents clean and tight, no inscriptions. A fine copy. [Part of the Oxford Bird Families of the World Series of which 17 titles have been published.]. 2005. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198502133 9780198502135 [GB]

Oxford University Press, Date: 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. *1st Edition* Oxford University Press, 2005. small 4to, xvii + pp618 plus 20 colour plates by Karen Klitz with charts, illustrations and distribution maps throughout. Hardcover with dustjacket. DJ in very good/near fine condition . Dark blue/black cloth binding with silver lettering to spine in very good condition. Inside near fine. Fifteenth title in The Bird Families of the World Series. A lovely copy. 2005. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198502133 9780198502135 [GB]

Oxford: Oxford University Press, Date: 2005. Book. Illus. by Klitz, Karen. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to (25 x 19cm). "With a molecular genetic analysis of cuckoo phylogeny by Michael D. Sorenson and Robert B. Payne". 20 colour plates of which 16 by Karen Klitz and 4 photographic; black and white illustrations by John Megahan. Dust jacket fine, protected in a clear removable archival sleeve; hardback binding fine; contents clean and tight, no inscriptions. A fine copy. [Part of the Oxford Bird Families of the World Series of which 17 titles have been published.]. 2005. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198502133 9780198502135 [GB]

ISBN10: 0198502133, ISBN13: 9780198502135, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 4.06
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ISBN10: 0198502133, ISBN13: 9780198502135, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
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