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 ...
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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.
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Very Good. Size: 7x1x9; Yale University Press; New Haven, 2001. Hardcover. A Very Good, navy blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, couple of smudge marks to text block edges, spine buckram starting to separate from backing material, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, some sunning to panel/flap margins and verso, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 615pp., bibliography, indexed, color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Good. 2001 Yale University Press. See photos. DJ has shelf wear and light scuffing/ impressions, but no rips and is intact. Book itself is in fantastic shape with only minimal signs of having been read and stored. Text clean. Binding tight. No pages missing.
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As new in As New jacket. As new hardcover in dust jacket. A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World. Color plates by Eustace Barnes and John Cox. Distribution maps for each species. Identification, natural history and taxonomy.
