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Collins Life-Size Birds is a photographic celebration of Britain and northern Europe's richly varied birdlife. The photographs are gloriously detailed, appealing to both beginners and experienced birdwatchers. For decades, bird photography has been used to capture and create images of these photogenic subjects. Recent advances in technology mean that digital imaging has come of age and, as a result, contemporary photographs of birds can reveal as much detail as can be seen with the naked eye and the bird in the hand. This has allowed the creation of a book that depicts birds in intricate detail at life size, as well as larger than life in the case of many smaller species. The book is unique because for every species entry at least one image shows the bird in question, or the head and bill in the case of large species, depicted life size. The photographs used throughout the book have been chosen carefully to show not only important identification features but also to depict a bird's typical posture, be that perched, standing, swimming or in flight. As many plumage variations as possible have been included. Annotations highlight key identification features that are discussed in the text. For each species the main text contains descriptions of plumage and structural features that are useful for identification, plus further information about habits and behaviour. In addition, a 'fact file' section covers key details for each species: Common name; Scientific name; Length (an average, measured from bill tip to the end of the tail; Wingspan (an average, measured from wingtip to wingtip); Habitat (or habitats, if these differ seasonally); Food; Status; and Voice.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780008181116
eBay Product ID (ePID)224220209
Product Key Features
Book TitleCollins Life-Size Birds: the only Guide to Show British Birds at Their Actual Size
AuthorPaul Sterry, Rob Read
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWildlife, Zoology
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height286mm
Item Width226mm
Item Weight2100g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRob Read, Paul Sterry
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 17 Nov, 2016
Birds up close wow.
Comprehensive coverage of the birds you would like to get to know, with the added value of them being full size as if they were in your hand Just the thing to spark a friends interest in a fascinating hobby Children will have time to really look a the amazing detail seldom seen in real life. Nor all birds are complete at full size Make the next addition poster size as the Victorians did, this will astound the "just birds2 kids and adults Well done worth every penny, my binoculars now help me see the details I now know to look for so it has added to my pleasure in the field.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Oct, 2019
Very good value and the best book I’ve found so Very good value, the first book I’ve found so far for life size bird art projects.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Mar, 2024
It shows what it says as the title!
Excellent detail with life size detail. I have wanted this book for a while.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Dec, 2018
Brilliant
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Feb, 2022
Beautiful illustrations so easy to see
Beautiful book but a bit heavy (weight)Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Feb, 2018
Bird book
Very good for beginners and more experienced bird watchersVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jul, 2023
very book book
very nice book.Idea for grandsonVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Feb, 2020
Bird book
Brilliant.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Mar, 2025
Excellent quality 2nd hand book ...
Excellent quality 2nd hand bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Feb, 2021
perfect
Excellent. Good priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
