The Herons Of The World
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears solid with no loose pages. Seller sticker on front pastedown. 304pp. Folio. 36x23.5cm.
The Herons of the World stands as a landmark work in ornithological literature, presenting a comprehensive and authoritative study of every heron species found across the globe. Written by James Hancock and Hugh Elliott, with stunning colour paintings by Robert Gillmor and Peter Hayman, the book masterfully combines scientific rigour with visual artistry. It chronicles the biology, behaviour, distribution, and ecology of the Ardeidae family, offering detailed species accounts that remain invaluable to birdwatchers, naturalists, and researchers alike. Grounded in extensive fieldwork and illustrated with meticulous precision, it argues for the heron's central place in wetland ecosystems worldwide. With a foreword by the legendary Roger Tory Peterson, this volume is a cornerstone of any serious natural history library.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears solid with no loose pages. Seller sticker on front pastedown. 304pp. Folio. 36x23.5cm.
The Herons of the World stands as a landmark work in ornithological literature, presenting a comprehensive and authoritative study of every heron species found across the globe. Written by James Hancock and Hugh Elliott, with stunning colour paintings by Robert Gillmor and Peter Hayman, the book masterfully combines scientific rigour with visual artistry. It chronicles the biology, behaviour, distribution, and ecology of the Ardeidae family, offering detailed species accounts that remain invaluable to birdwatchers, naturalists, and researchers alike. Grounded in extensive fieldwork and illustrated with meticulous precision, it argues for the heron's central place in wetland ecosystems worldwide. With a foreword by the legendary Roger Tory Peterson, this volume is a cornerstone of any serious natural history library.
