Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. Birds 2 Volume 9

Like its parent set, the new edition of Grzimek's adheres to a taxonomic arrangement. Following a set of essays on topics such as bird song and migration, material is arranged by class, then by order, then by family. For each family, entries are headed with summary data on details such as size and numbers of genera and species. Following this are standardized sections on evolution, physical characteristics, distribution, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and significance to humans. Entries conclude with species accounts that list key facts on selected species and further resources. Distribution maps, approximately 480 color photographs depicting birds in natural settings, and more than 1,300 very attractive illustrations of featured species accompany the text. One slight disappointment is the photographs, which are nice enough but nothing special, especially compared to those in Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals. Each volume winds up with the same back matter: a bibliography, a list of bird-related organizations, a list of contributors to the first edition of Grzimek's (some of whom also contributed to the second), a glossary of bird terms, an "Aves Species List," and an index to all four bird volumes. This Is A Revised And Updated Edition Of One Of The Most Authoritative And Comprehensive Sources On The World's Animals. Similar To The First Edition Written By Noted Zoologist Bernard Grzimek And Published In 1972, The Second Edition Covers All Types Of Animals In Geographic Areas Around The World. It Includes High-quality Photographs And Illustrations And A Comprehensive Index To All Volumes.--the Top 20 Reference Titles Of The Year, American Libraries, May 2004. V. 1. Lower Metazoans And Lesser Deuterosomes / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 2. Protostomes / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 3. Insects / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 4-5. Fishes I-ii / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 6. Amphibians / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 7. Reptiles / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 8-11. Birds I-iv / Donna Olendorf, Editor -- V. 12-16. Mammals I-v / Melissa C. Mcdade, Editor -- V. 17. Cumulative Index / Melissa C. Mcdade, Editor. In Association With The American Zoo And Aquarium Association. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Some reviewers call "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia the best reference work on animals ever published. Others call it the legacy left to us by famed zoologist and animal lover, Bernhard Grzimek. The original set, published in Germany in the late 1960s, is internationally renowned for its scientific reporting, coverage and illustrations, and serves as a major point of reference for researchers and students studying the animal kingdom. Thorough articles familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more. Thomson Gale proudly presents the first completely revised and updated version of this acclaimed set in 30 years. Staying true to the original scientific pedigree, our new editions of "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia are sure to serve the needs of students at every academic level. "This is a revised and updated edition of one of the most authoritative and comprehensive sources on the world's animals. Similar to the first edition written by noted zoologist Bernard Grzimek and published in 1972, the second edition covers all types of animals in geographic areas around the world. It includes high-quality photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive index to all volumes."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.Covers various aspects of zoology, including the behavior, class, and physiology of wild and domestic animals. v. 1. Lower metazoans and lesser deuterosomes / Neil Schlager, editor v. 2. Insects / Neil Schlager, editor v. 3. Protostomes / Neil Schlager, editor v. 4-5. Fishes I-II / Neil Schlager, editor v. 6. Amphibians / Neil Schlager, editor v. 7. Reptiles / Neil Schlager, editor v. 8-11. Birds I-IV / Donna Olendorf, editor v. 12-16. Mammals I-V / Donna Olendorf, editor v. 17. Cumulative index / Donna Olendorf, editor. A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community. Title from ebook title screen (viewed June 3, 2004).