{"product_id":"book-of-birds-john-faaborg-9781623497767","title":"Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBook of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology\u003c\/i\u003e, John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds' relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaaborg pays special attention to the roles that competition, community structure, and reproductive behavior play in the astonishingly varied and interesting lives of birds seen around the world. He discusses variations in anatomy, morphology, and behavior; explains why such vast diversity exists; and explores the ways in which different birds can share the same spaces. Artist Claire Faaborg brings the science behind this diversity to life through her unique, hand-drawn artwork throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining vibrant visuals and knowledgeable insights\u003ci\u003e, Book of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a firm foundation in the field of ornithology and an invaluable resource for understanding birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Faaborg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1623497760\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623497767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Texas A\u0026amp;M University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 1.00d","brand":"John Faaborg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44761347621119,"sku":"9781623497767","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a75fb1b-2a00-4f8d-a571-ec9feffa34e8.jpg?v=1706681072","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/book-of-birds-john-faaborg-9781623497767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}