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Herons and Egrets of the World
- 1st Edition
- Author: James A. Hancock
- Language: English
In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, James Hancock distills his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognized… Read more
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In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, James Hancock distills his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognized subspecies. The text comprises a thumbnail sketch, including descriptions of the appearance, distribution, conservation status, feeding, and breeding ecology of each species. Over 150 wonderful color photographs, most by the author, show all the recognizable forms of each species, illustrating the variety and beauty of these birds. As a valuable reference and a fine photo collection, this book will find a place on the shelves of bird lovers everywhere.
Amateur and recreational birders; ornithologists
Introduction.
Classification.
Herons and Egret Species and Sub-Species.
Hydridization.
Species Accounts.
Individual Accounts of Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatria) through to White Crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolophus).
Picture Credits.
Index.
Classification.
Herons and Egret Species and Sub-Species.
Hydridization.
Species Accounts.
Individual Accounts of Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatria) through to White Crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolophus).
Picture Credits.
Index.
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published:
- Imprint: Academic Press
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James A. Hancock
James Hancock was elected as a Corresponding Fellow of The American Ornithologist Union in 1995. The American Waterbirds Society honored him with their prestigious Kai Curry Lindahl award for Conservation.He is a Past President of the British Trust for Ornithology and served on the Council of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. He received an OBE for Service to Ornithology in H.M. the Queen's 1991 New Year's Honors List.He has authored and co-authored many books including his latest Herons and Egrets of the World in 1999.He holds an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from the University of Southampton.