Contributions

  • Hansell, Michael H. (Michael Henry), 1940- - Contributor

Publication

2011 - Ivy Press, Lewes, East Sussex, England

Language

English

Word Count

40,000 words, Guess

Page Count

160 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCQL675 .G619 2011

Alternate Titles

  • How birds design, engineer & build
  • How birds design, engineer and build

Description

"Describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction--such as bowers and harvest wells--are also featured."--Dust jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Avian architecture: how birds design, engineer & buildIvy Press2011-01-01

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