Handbook of the Birds of the WorldVolume 1: Ostrich to Ducks

Description

The Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) is an ambitious, comprehensive project, and the first volume, Ostrich to Ducks, represents the emblematic beginning of this monumental series, published in 1992. It covers 27 families of birds, from the Ostrich to the Ducks, showcasing species that range from geographically localized groups, such as the cassowaries and kiwis, to marine and aquatic birds with extensive global distributions, including penguins, pelicans, and ducks.

This volume opens with a Foreword by Christoph Imboden, which introduces the HBW project, followed by a detailed 38-page introduction on bird biology, setting the stage for the in-depth treatment of each bird family.

Each family account includes detailed sections on systematics, morphology, habitat, general habits, breeding, food and feeding, voice, movements, and interactions with humans. The comprehensive information is accompanied by beautiful full-color plates and photographs, illustrating each species in remarkable detail, along with 568 distribution maps.

Key Features:

• Foreword by Christoph Imboden introducing the HBW project.
• Covers 27 bird families including ostriches, kiwis, penguins, albatrosses, ducks, and more.
• 14 anatomical color plates and 50 bird color plates.
• 382 stunning bird photographs and 568 distribution maps.
• Over 6,000 bibliographical references.

A foundational reference for ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and libraries, this volume sets the standard for the comprehensive and visually captivating work that defines the Handbook of the Birds of the World series.

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