Grebes: Podicipedidae

ISBN-13: 9780198500643 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 266 str.

Jon Fjeldsa; Jon Fjeldsa

Opis

Grebes are unusual and fascinating birds, with spectacular courtship behavior and floating nests which enable them to spend their entire lives in water. In Grebes, Fjeldsa provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of their origin and evolution, biology, and how they have adapted to exploit their environment, beautifally illustrated with maps, line figures, and his own stunning full-color paintings.

Recenzje

"I defy anyone to open the book without becoming caught up in these fascinating and thought-provoking images. For me, they are a highlight."

O autorze

Jon Fjeldså is the Professor of Biodiversity at the Zoological Museum, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the systematics and biogeography of birds, with special emphasis on the tropical Andes region of South America and eastern Africa. He also teaches tropical ecology. Professor Fjeldså is an experienced author, with five previous ornithological titles to his name, covering a wide range of topics.