From Library Journal
Bird photographer Vezo's superb shots of wild birds are admirably showcased in this excellent visual book, a feast for the eyes. The text by Kerlinger (How Birds Migrate, Flight Strategies of Migrating Birds) consists of glorified picture captions, but as with the rest of his writing, these are informative and cogent. Wings in the Wild does not pretend to be anything more than a coffee-table book, but it is a superior addition to this genre. The six sections, each with a brief, introductory text, are divided by habitats: "Arctic Tundra," "Forest and Field," "Marsh, Lake, and River," "Desert, Scrub, and Prairie," "Ocean and Sea" (that is, far offshore), and "Seashore." Highly recommended. Henry T. Armistead, Free Lib. of Philadelphia
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
A stunning portrait of how birds are adapted to their particular natural environments. Covers habitats from around the world. Spectacular color photographs and engaging text offer a detailed portrait of birds in their natural environments, offering a glimpse of where birds live and why they live where they do. Six habitats-arctic tundra, forest and field, ocean, desert and scrubland, freshwater, and seashore-are covered in individual chapters, each providing a fascinating look at how birds are uniquely adapted for life in their own little corners of the world. Stunning images of songbirds, shorebirds, owls, eagles, seabirds, ducks, birds of the tropics-species from across North America and the Arctic-illustrate a wide range of behaviors and adaptions, making Wings in the Wild an invaluable addition to any birder's or nature-lover's library.
