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National Geographic Bird Coloration
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Why Is A Cardinal Red Or A Bluebird Blue? Why Do Some Birds Have Plumage That Is Intensely Coloredis It Pigment, Light, Gender, Robust Health, Or Some Combination Of All Four? What Roles Do Disease, Climate, And Wear And Tear Play In This Process? What Does Feather Display Signal About Sexual Attraction And Social Status? How Has Color Camouflage Evolved?These Are Just A Few Of The Fascinating Questions Explored Here In The First Nonacademic Work On Coloration And Plumage, And Their Key Role In Avian Life. More Than 200 Gorgeous Photographs Highlight The Explanations Of The Essentials: What Color Is, Ornithologically Speaking; How It Is Produced And Measured; How Birds Use Color To Attract Mates And Deter Competitors; How Birds Perceive Color; And How Coloration Varies Across Species By Sex, Season, And Age.Geoff Hill Guides His Readers Along An Engaging But Authoritative Narrative Illustrated With Vivid Photographs And Factpacked Captions. A Book Conceived In The Same Spirit As National Geographics More Traditional Bird Guides, Its Sure To Appeal To Serious Ornithologists, Recreational Bird Watchers, And Natural History Buffs Alike.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'National Geographic Bird Coloration'? A: The book explores the reasons behind bird coloration, including pigmentation, light, and other factors influencing plumage color and its significance in avian life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'National Geographic Bird Coloration' is authored by Geoffrey E. Hill.
- Q: When was 'National Geographic Bird Coloration' published? A: The book was published on March 16, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'National Geographic Bird Coloration'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a new condition copy of the book.
- Q: What are some features of this book? A: The book includes over 200 photographs, fact-packed captions, and covers various aspects of bird coloration, including attraction and competition.
- Q: Is 'National Geographic Bird Coloration' suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, it is designed to appeal to both serious ornithologists and recreational bird watchers, making it accessible to all audiences.
- Q: What specific topics related to bird coloration does the book cover? A: It discusses how color is produced and perceived in birds, the evolution of color camouflage, and the roles of color in mating and social status.
- Q: Are there any notable visual elements in the book? A: Yes, the book features more than 200 gorgeous photographs that illustrate the concepts discussed throughout the text.