New Guinea Birds by Kavanagh, James

New Guinea Birds (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781620053003)

Vendor: James Kavanagh
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
$7.95
$7.95
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New Guinea Birds by Kavanagh, James

New Guinea Birds

$7.95
New Guinea Birds by Kavanagh, James

New Guinea Birds

$7.95
Format: Paperback
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To explore bird life in Papua New Guinea is to witness some of the most dazzling expressions of extravagance in the animal kingdom. The fabled birds-of-paradise are well known for their gawdy ornamentation and unforgettable courtship displays. Fruit doves, fig parrots, jewel-babblers, honeyeaters, and bowerbirds also stand out in a nation with a remarkable bird diversity that exceeds 850 species. Getting acquainted with such a varied avifauna is exciting and at times overwhelming, so it helps to have on hand a portable reference help you cut through the clutter and focus on the most familiar species. This beautifully illustrated resource features 140 common bird species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 top bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their identification skills and forge deeper connections with the most representative bird species in New Guinea. Made in the USA.

Author: James Kavanagh,Waterford Press
ISBN-10: 1620053004
ISBN-13: 9781620053003
Publisher: Waterford Press
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2018
Pages: 12
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 4.10w x 0.10d
By James Kavanagh
By James Kavanagh
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Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

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