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This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist on...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hirschfeld, Erik (Author), Still, Rob (Author), Swash, Andy (Author)
Other Authors: Cofta, Tomasz (Illustrator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2013]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Vogelschutz
Bedrohte Tiere
Vögel
Rare birds.
Extinct birds.
Birds > Conservation.
NATURE > Endangered Species.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Oiseaux > Protection.
Oiseaux disparus.
Oiseaux rares > Distribution geographique.
Oiseaux rares > Identification.
Oiseaux rares.
Rare birds > Geographical distribution.
Rare birds > Identification.
Identification.
Field guides.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species--the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photographs are known to exist.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (352 pages): illustrations, maps
ISBN:9781400844906

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