{"product_id":"what-is-a-bird-an-exploration-of-anatomy-physiology-behavior-and-ecology-hardcover","title":"What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony D. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eScott McWilliams\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJulia A. Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is a Bird?\u003c\/i\u003e explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is a Bird?\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of color photographs and explanatory figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony D. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of biological sciences at Simon Fraser University and a fellow of the American Ornithological Society. He is the author of \u003ci\u003ePhysiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton) and \u003ci\u003eThe Penguins\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eScott McWilliams\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of wildlife ecology and physiology at the University of Rhode Island. \u003cb\u003eJulia A. Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e is the John A. Wilson Professor in Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Texas at Austin. \u003cb\u003eElizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of biology at Western University in Ontario. \u003cb\u003eScott MacDougall-Shackleton\u003c\/b\u003e is chair of the Department of Psychology at Western University in Ontario. \u003cb\u003eFrances Bonier\u003c\/b\u003e is a field biologist with a research focus on the ways animals respond to diverse challenges, including parasites, urbanization, and climate change. \u003cb\u003eChad Eliason\u003c\/b\u003e is a postdoctoral fellow at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 11.3 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768849891616,"sku":"9780691200163","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0bc06afa9a70af96ad326512832ebd8e.webp?v=1780338783","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-is-a-bird-an-exploration-of-anatomy-physiology-behavior-and-ecology-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}