The World of Birds [Audiobook] download free by Jonathan Elphick
- Listen audiobook: The World of Birds
- Author: Jonathan Elphick
- Release date: 2014/4/4
- Publisher: THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
- Language: English
- Genre or Collection: Natural History
- ISBN: 9780565092375
- Rating: 9.72 of 10
- Votes: 388
- Review by: Kareem Wertz
- Review rating: 8.2 of 10
- Review Date: 2018/9/20
- Duration: 7H40M2S in 256 kbps (121.6 MB)
- Date of creation of the audiobook: 2018-09-03
- You can listen to this audiobook in formats: MPEG4, MPEG-4 ALS, WavPack, ATRAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, WMA (compression JAR, RAR, IMG, TBZ, RZ, ZIP, CBC)
- Total pages original book: 608
- Includes a PDF summary of 53 pages
- Duration of the summary (audio): 40M33S (10.6 MB)
- Description or summary of the audiobook: The World of Birds is a groundbreaking guide to every aspect of bird life and a complete survey of the world's orders and families of birds. Written by eminent natural history expert Jonathan Elphick and with special photography from award-winning wildlife photographer David Tipling, it is the ultimate companion for birders, wildlife enthusiasts and anyone wanting an accessible and accurate acccount of these amazing creatures. The book begins by examining the evolution of birds since the age of the dinosaurs. It then explores in greater detail each of the significant elements of bird life: bird biology including anatomy, physiology, the brain and senses, plumage, calls and songs; flight techniques and styles; food and feeding; bird lifestyles and social relationships; breeding, growth and development; bird geography and habitats; and migration. The second part of the book provides a comprehensive survey of the world's birds which includes an introduction to the 32 orders and a detailed account and concise fact panel for every one of the 196 families. A glossary, further reading list and two indexes ensure easy reference.With its clear, lively text and fact boxes, and sumptuous illustrations throughout - over 1,000 photographs, maps and diagrams - The World of Birds is a book everyone interested in birds should own.
- Other categories, genre or collection: Wildlife: Birds & Birdwatching
- Download servers: FileServe, Pixeldrain, BitShare, Dropbox, Google Drive, 700 files, Torrent, Hotfile. Compressed in JAR, RAR, IMG, TBZ, RZ, ZIP, CBC
- Format: Hardback
- Approximate value: 81.52 USD
- Dimensions: 218x280x42mm
- Weight: 2,700g
- Printed by: Not Available
- Published in: London, United Kingdom
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