
Avian Architects
Quick ID Guide to Nests and Eggs of Southern African Birds
Struik Nature (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 6. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-77584-743-4 (ISBN)
Description
Another title in the 'Quick Guide' series, this compact little book is a handy identification guide to the surprising variety of nests built by southern African birds. Covering multiple species, it is arranged according to nest type - ground, woven, stick, cup, mud-pellet and domed, as well as nests in tree holes, on water, on cli s and in scrapes on the ground. It is packed with photographs and illustrations showing the ingenuity of the designs, the birds that built them, and the eggs that are laid in them. In pithy fashion, the text - matched to the photographs - describes: nesting site and nest structure; building materials used to construct outer and inner layers; nesting habits of the architects; clutch size. A simple key to nest types on the inside front cover directs readers to the relevant section in the book. Sales points: Quick reference on a popular subject; packed with full-colour images of birds and nests; highly regarded authors; excellent price point.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
Illustrations
256 photographs and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 105 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77584-743-4 (9781775847434)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Chris Stuart | Mathilde Stuart
Quick ID Guide - Avian Architects
E-Book
01/2021
1st Edition
Struik Nature
€4.49
Available for download
Persons
Chris & Mathilde Stuart have published a range of authoritative, best-selling field guides, mobile apps, and other titles on African mammals, wildlife and conservation, as well as numerous scientific papers and popular articles. Mathilde holds a doctorate in medicine from the University of Innsbruck; Chris holds an MSc from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. They can be found online at: www.stuartonnature.com