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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book studies the Petrels of the Southern Hemisphere and is a definitive monograph of the subject. It delves into the history of the Petrels, tracing the evolution of their study from the first descriptions made by ornithologists who sailed with Captain Cook, through to the present day. The author has conducted a comprehensive review of all the literature on these birds, including many previously unpublished manuscripts and drawings. After more than 50 years, this landmark work brings an entirely new classification of the Petrels, describing their evolutionary relationships, and presents a thoroughly revised systematics for the group. It includes details of all valid species and subspecies, with full descriptions, synonyms, measurements, and extensive notes on their distribution, variation, habits, and breeding. The book is superbly illustrated with full-color plates of all the species and subspecies, and many black-and-white photographs. This will be the standard reference on the Petrels for many years to come and is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in these birds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260110602_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260110602
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260110602
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