In this book two eminent ornithologists, Charles G. Sibley and Burt L. Monroe, Jr., present authoritative and comprehensive descriptions of the geographic distributions, and comments about the species-level taxonomy, of the living birds of the world. The accounts of the 9672 species are arranged according to the classification developed by Sibley, Monroe, and Jon Ahlquist. Sibley and Monroe provide new and detailed information on the distribution of each species and an appendix includes twenty-four maps and a gazetteer giving the positions of the localities mentioned in the text.
 
Each species account begins with the specific name of the bird, the author of the name, and the year of the original description. Superspecies groups are indicated where relevant. At least one English name and a system of numbers for computer storage and retrieval are given. The habitat of each species is briefly described and geographic distributions are given in sufficient detail to make it possible to outline the area on a large-scale map. Taxonomic comments include notes about the status of many species and subspecies, occurrence of hybrids and references to the literature. Complete references are given in a bibliography, and an index provides cross-references to the scientific and English name of species. These attributes make the book an essential source of information for anyone interested in birds.
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 5305342-75
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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 5305342-75
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Anbieter: The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA, Savage, MD, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardcover. This very substantial publication describes 9,672 species from around the world. They are arranged according to a classification system developed by the authors and John Ahlquist. Geographic distribution and comments on species-level taxonomy are provided. The appendix includes 24 maps showing the positions of the localities described. Sibley and Monroe are both past Presidents of the American Ornithologists' Union. Quarto. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt title in black box to both front and spine. Pages and clean and bright. Spine is slightly cocked. Light green dust jacket that has faded to light blue on spine panel, tops of front and back panels, and edges of inside flaps. Jacket has minor wear and rubbing. 1111 pages, including index. NAT/063022. Artikel-Nr. 35725
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Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,3000grams, ISBN:0300049692. Artikel-Nr. 7858787
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Anbieter: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Brown hardback cloth cover. Zustand: Very Good. 2nd impression. VG : in very good condition with faded dust jacket. 290mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). xxiv, 1111pp. Illustrated with colour and b/w plates. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. Artikel-Nr. e9526a
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Anbieter: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australien
Quarto,1111 pp.,maps, very good copy in dustwrapper. Charles Sibley's place in twentieth century ornithology is assured. His pioneering genetic work, often controversial, is now widely accepted as offering fresh insights into the taxonomic relationships of birds. This text is a basic reference for any bird book library. Artikel-Nr. 25554
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Anbieter: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, Vereinigtes Königreich
Brown hardback cloth cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition with faded dust jacket. 290mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). xxiv, 1111pp. Illustrated with colour and b/w plates. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. Artikel-Nr. e9526
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Anbieter: Calluna Books, Morpeth, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good (fade to spine/front edge). HEAVY (3.0kg) - extra postage will be required. Artikel-Nr. 002307
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Anbieter: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hard covers, no dust jacket. Zustand: V.g. No Jacket. 1st edition. No inscriptions. Weight: 3 Language: English. Artikel-Nr. 29517
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Anbieter: Antiquariat Löwenstein, Göllersdorf, NÖ, Österreich
XXIV, 1111 Seiten. Originalleinen mit Schutzumschlag. Ein gutes Ex. Das über 1100 Seiten starke Buch beschreibt die geografische Verbreitung, den Lebensraum und die Systematik aller damals bekannten 9.672 lebenden Vogelarten der Erde. Es basiert auf der revolutionären, aber auch kontroversen Sibley-Ahlquist-Taxonomie, die Vögel erstmals großflächig anhand von genetischen Daten (DNA-DNA-Hybridisierung) statt rein morphologischer Merkmale klassifizierte. Die Anordnung der Arten weicht radikal von traditionellen Systematiken ab, da sie die evolutionäre Verwandtschaft über molekularbiologische Distanzdaten bestimmt. Jeder Art-Eintrag enthält den wissenschaftlichen Namen, den Erstbeschreiber, das Jahr der Erstbeschreibung, mindestens einen englischen Trivialnamen, eine detaillierte Verbreitungsbeschreibung. Das Buch enthält ein umfangreiches Ortsverzeichnis sowie 24 phylogenetische und geografische Karten zur Lokalisierung der Brut- und Lebensräume. Artikel-Nr. 38344AB
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