This text describes and illustrates the 22 species of megapodes distributed over Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, The Philippines and some southwest Pacific islands. These birds are known for incubating their eggs in mounds, burrows, or sand, with the young emerging fully able to care for themselves. Nine chapters on the biology of the whole group are followed by detailed species accounts and colour plates showing adults and chicks. This work is intended for professional and amateur ornithologists, birdwatchers, zoologists, ecologists and members of ornithological societies in all countries.
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Vendeur : The Book Escape, Baltimore, MD, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van (illustrateur). Minor wear to dust jacket. Pages of text are clean, bright and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***. N° de réf. du vendeur 004788
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Vendeur : The Book Escape, Baltimore, MD, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van (illustrateur). Nice copy with dust jacket. Just minor shelfwear. Pages of text are clean, bright and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***. N° de réf. du vendeur 004724
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Vendeur : All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, Etats-Unis
Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrateur). First Edition. This 262 pp. indexed book is an excellent technical manual that well describes the 22 species of birds in this family. They live in Australia, Indonesia and Southwest Pacific Islands. Sometimes called "thermometer Birds", they are the only birds known to use an external heat source (mounds that they build over the nests) instead of body heat, to incubate their eggs. Beautiful color plates of the birds in the center of the book. Photos upon request. N° de réf. du vendeur 42066
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Vendeur : -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. Perlo, Ber Van (illustrateur). A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. N° de réf. du vendeur OTV.0198546513.G
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Vendeur : Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) (illustrateur). New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. New book, but dust jacket received a small tear in transit. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Hardcover. As New/Very Good. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 013974
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Vendeur : Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) (illustrateur). New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Cloth. New/New. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 013972
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Vendeur : Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) (illustrateur). New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Cloth. New/New. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 013973
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Vendeur : Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, Etats-Unis
Etat : Fine. Perlo, Ber Van (illustrateur). 282 pp., hardcover, fine in a very good dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. N° de réf. du vendeur ZB1328092
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Vendeur : Calluna Books, Morpeth, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. van Perlo, Ber (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good (some spotting to closed top edge). Part of the Oxford Bird Families Series, 17 titles published. N° de réf. du vendeur 007370
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Vendeur : Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Espagne
Etat : Muy bueno. Perlo, Ber Van (illustrateur). : Este libro describe e ilustra las 22 especies de la fascinante familia de aves conocidas como Megapodos, encontradas en Australia, Papúa Nueva Guinea, Indonesia, Filipinas, las Islas Nicobar y algunas islas del Pacífico sudoccidental. Los megapodos son las únicas aves conocidas que utilizan fuentes de calor externas en lugar del calor corporal para la incubación. Los autores exploran la extraordinaria variedad de adaptaciones fisiológicas, ecológicas y de comportamiento relacionadas con la técnica de incubación única de esta inusual familia. Las 22 cuentas de especies proporcionan descripciones completas del ave en su estado natural e incluyen sonogramas siempre que sea posible. EAN: 9780198546511 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias Título: The Megapodes Autor: Darryl N. Jones| René W. R. J. Dekker| Cees S. Roselaar Editorial: Oxford University Press Idioma: en Páginas: 262 Formato: tapa dura. N° de réf. du vendeur Happ-2025-10-09-8081401c
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