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Avian Architecture Revised and Expanded Edition

- How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build
Af: Peter Goodfellow Engelsk Hardback

Avian Architecture Revised and Expanded Edition

- How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build
Af: Peter Goodfellow Engelsk Hardback
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The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests—now fully revised and expandedBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Describing how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, Avian Architecture deconstructs all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features more than 300 full-color images and more than 40 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and food stores—are also featured. Now with more case studies and an updated foreword, this revised and expanded edition includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert. Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nestsFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentaryIncludes more than 300 full-color imagesCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide
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The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests—now fully revised and expandedBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Describing how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, Avian Architecture deconstructs all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features more than 300 full-color images and more than 40 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and food stores—are also featured. Now with more case studies and an updated foreword, this revised and expanded edition includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert. Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nestsFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentaryIncludes more than 300 full-color imagesCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 176
ISBN-13: 9780691255460
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0691255466
Udg. Dato: 13 feb 2024
Længde: 20mm
Bredde: 260mm
Højde: 212mm
Forlag: Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato: 13 feb 2024
Forfatter(e): Peter Goodfellow
Forfatter(e) Peter Goodfellow


Kategori Zoologi: fugle (ornitologi)


ISBN-13 9780691255460


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 176


Udgave


Længde 20mm


Bredde 260mm


Højde 212mm


Udg. Dato 13 feb 2024


Oplagsdato 13 feb 2024


Forlag Princeton University Press

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