How Birds Migrate
2nd Edition
Published on 16. December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
230 pages
978-0-8117-3230-7 (ISBN)
Description
- Information on migratory flight patterns, flight speed and distance, travel seasons, calls of migrating birds, and more
- Includes case studies on migrating birds from around the world
In this revised and updated edition, Paul Kerlinger unravels the intricacies of bird migration. Using case studies and illustrations, he explains the basics of flight, the effects of weather and geographical barriers, and flight strategy. Readers will learn how fast and how high birds fly, how far they go in a day, and how they navigate. This fascinating guide on bird migration makes the latest scientific findings available to birders and nature-lovers alike.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mechanicsburg, PA
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-3230-7 (9780811732307)
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Paul Kerlinger
How Birds Migrate
E-Book
12/2008
2nd Edition
Stackpole Books
€13.84
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By Paul Kerlinger - Illustrated by Pat Archer