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Ornithology | 
 enlarge | Author: Frank B. Gill
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Category: Book
Buy Used: $64.90
New (35) Used (44) from $64.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 5487
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Third Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 720
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.1 x 1.7
ISBN: 0716749831
Dewey Decimal Number: 598
EAN: 9780716749837
Publication Date: October 6, 2006
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Product Description
Ornithology approaches its subject from a biological and evolutionary perspective. A comprehensive and balanced synthesis of the extensive research in the field, it provides the reader with thorough coverage of the form, function and behaviour of birds and an understanding of the field's broader implications. An outstanding attribute of Ornithology is its clear and inviting writing style, as well as its exquisite drawings and photographs. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances in the field.
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 Deception May 21, 2008
A book written old style ; it means old pictures , no color pictures
A book for ornithologues , not for birders
A book with many many details on molts , incubation , breeding , anathomy , .... but nothing on wings description
A book revised 2007 , but with nothing really new
 Very indepth bird book March 29, 2008
It was my ornithology text book. This covers everything that any bird enthusiast would ever want to know including anatomy, evolution, adaptations and species specific info. I would definitely recommend it!
 For all Bird Enthusiasts December 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow! How our knowledge of birds has increased over the past decade since the last edition! Written with charm and warmth, flows well with loads of details; this book is a must for the shelf of every bird enthusiast whether professional or kitchen feeder watcher. Only complaint: I wish this Edition III had the engaging taxonomy section (at end) of the older editions, updated with all the new revisions in bird relationships hinted at in the previous editions. My copy doesn't have the promised CD of that section. The cover is stunning - out of the gloom of night comes a Barn Owl to pounce the author! - worth the price only. Some color photos of spectacular birds and their actions inside would brighten the inside.
good book September 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is more "scientific" that Cornel Lab's "Handbook of bird biology". Chapters 16 through 21 are the most iteresting for ecologists and evolutionary biologists. Is is usefull for teaching on higher education level.
Ornithology MUST HAVE text! June 5, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Wow! I was knocked out when I received this book. I was afraid it would be far too technichal, and geared exclusively for biologists and zoologists. It is actually written for undergraduate level students interested in bird behavior and physiology. I highly recommend this book, but beware! This is not some light reading! It's a very serious text, but very readable and well illustrated. Love it!
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