Bird Sounds And Their Meaning
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A landmark work in ornithological science, Bird Sounds and Their Meaning presents a thorough and authoritative investigation into the vocal behaviour of birds. Rosemary Jellis argues that bird sounds are far more than background noise — they are a complex language of territory, courtship, alarm, and social bonding, each with precise biological purpose. Drawing on years of careful field research and acoustic study, the book details the mechanics of how birds produce sound and illustrates the remarkable variety of functions these calls serve in the natural world. With a foreword by Frank Fraser Darling and evocative drawings by Derek Goodwin, the work bridges rigorous science and accessible natural history in a way that will captivate both the serious ornithologist and the curious birdwatcher alike.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Ex-Library
A landmark work in ornithological science, Bird Sounds and Their Meaning presents a thorough and authoritative investigation into the vocal behaviour of birds. Rosemary Jellis argues that bird sounds are far more than background noise — they are a complex language of territory, courtship, alarm, and social bonding, each with precise biological purpose. Drawing on years of careful field research and acoustic study, the book details the mechanics of how birds produce sound and illustrates the remarkable variety of functions these calls serve in the natural world. With a foreword by Frank Fraser Darling and evocative drawings by Derek Goodwin, the work bridges rigorous science and accessible natural history in a way that will captivate both the serious ornithologist and the curious birdwatcher alike.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Ex-Library
A landmark work in ornithological science, Bird Sounds and Their Meaning presents a thorough and authoritative investigation into the vocal behaviour of birds. Rosemary Jellis argues that bird sounds are far more than background noise — they are a complex language of territory, courtship, alarm, and social bonding, each with precise biological purpose. Drawing on years of careful field research and acoustic study, the book details the mechanics of how birds produce sound and illustrates the remarkable variety of functions these calls serve in the natural world. With a foreword by Frank Fraser Darling and evocative drawings by Derek Goodwin, the work bridges rigorous science and accessible natural history in a way that will captivate both the serious ornithologist and the curious birdwatcher alike.
