National Geographic Bird Coloration

National Geographic Bird Coloration

Author: Geoffrey Edward Hill

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1426205716

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Why is a cardinal red and a bluebird blue? How has color camouflage evolved? These are just a few of the fascinating questions explored in this work on coloration and plumage, and their key role in avian life. 200 full-color photos.


Bird Coloration

Bird Coloration

Author: Geoffrey Edward Hill

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780674021761

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In this sumptuously illustrated companion volume to Bird Coloration, Volume 1: Mechanisms and Measurements, the authors explain the function of the colorful displays of birds and examine the factors that shape the evolution of color signals.


Carving Realistic Birds

Carving Realistic Birds

Author: H. D. Green

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1977-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780486234847

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Full-sized patterns, step-by-step instructions for robins, jays, cardinals, finches, etc. 97 illus.


Carotenoids, Vol. 4: Natural Functions

Carotenoids, Vol. 4: Natural Functions

Author: George Britton

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-11-14

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 3764374993

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The Carotenoids book series provides an introduction to the fundamental chemistry, detailed accounts of the basic methods used in carotenoid research, and critical discussions of the biochemistry, functions and applications of carotenoids. Part 1 discusses the fundamental properties on which the biological functions and effects of carotenoids depend. Part 2 describes important natural functions of carotenoids in all kinds of living organisms.


Bird-lore

Bird-lore

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1911

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 5-28 include its educational leaflets.