Irby J. Lovette – författare

A fully revised fourth edition of the acclaimed ornithology textbook from the Cornell Lab of OrnithologyThis highly anticipated fourth edition of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about birds, from backyard birders to students of ornithology. With contributions by a team of experts from around the world, it covers all aspects of avian diversity, evolution, behavior, ecology, physiology, and conservation. A tool for lifelong learning about birds, this comprehensive and accessible handbook is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab’s popular distance learning course in bird biology, a self-paced online offering that has enabled tens of thousands to broaden their knowledge about all things avian.Features a new chapter on approaches and methods for birding and ornithological researchStunningly illustrated with hundreds of full-color imagesDiscusses feathers and plumages, avian flight, anatomy, mating and breeding, vocalization, migration, and much moreDraws on examples from every corner of the globe, distilling the many fascinating scientific discoveries about birds and their biologyIdeal for birders and students as well as educators, ecologists, conservationists, and resource managersIncludes an extensive glossary and index, a list of all common and scientific names mentioned in the text, and a complete reference section

Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016

This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world.

This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds.

The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab''s renowned distance learning course, www.birds.cornell.edu/courses/home/homestudy/.

Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016

This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world.

This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds.

The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab''s renowned distance learning course, www.birds.cornell.edu/courses/home/homestudy/.