This text describes and illustrates the 22 species of megapodes distributed over Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, The Philippines and some southwest Pacific islands. These birds are known for incubating their eggs in mounds, burrows, or sand, with the young emerging fully able to care for themselves. Nine chapters on the biology of the whole group are followed by detailed species accounts and colour plates showing adults and chicks. This work is intended for professional and amateur ornithologists, birdwatchers, zoologists, ecologists and members of ornithological societies in all countries.
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Darryl N. Jones is Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at Griffith University. Rene W. R. J. Dekker is Curator of Birds at the National Museum of Natural History, Leiden. Cees S. Roselaar has a position with the Institute for Systematics and Population Biology at the University of Amsterdam.
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Condición: Fine. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Oct 26 (SALE item)* 282 pp., hardcover, fine in a very good dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZB1328092
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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. Ex-library copy, with the usual markings/stickers/stamping present, including a slip insert attached to the preliminary pages. Book & text block show general shelf & handling wear. Pages are slightly worn. Preliminary pages may have a few markings; otherwise, interiors are intact with unmarked text/pictures. Good reading copy! Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0004208421
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. Nice copy with dust jacket. Just minor shelfwear. Pages of text are clean, bright and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***. Nº de ref. del artículo: 004724
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Cloth. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Van Perlo, Ber Ilustrador. First Edition. This 262 pp. indexed book is an excellent technical manual that well describes the 22 species of birds in this family. They live in Australia, Indonesia and Southwest Pacific Islands. Sometimes called "thermometer Birds", they are the only birds known to use an external heat source (mounds that they build over the nests) instead of body heat, to incubate their eggs. Beautiful color plates of the birds in the center of the book. Photos upon request. Nº de ref. del artículo: 42066
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Condición: Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. : Este libro describe e ilustra las 22 especies de la fascinante familia de aves conocidas como Megapodos, encontradas en Australia, Papúa Nueva Guinea, Indonesia, Filipinas, las Islas Nicobar y algunas islas del Pacífico sudoccidental. Los megapodos son las únicas aves conocidas que utilizan fuentes de calor externas en lugar del calor corporal para la incubación. Los autores exploran la extraordinaria variedad de adaptaciones fisiológicas, ecológicas y de comportamiento relacionadas con la técnica de incubación única de esta inusual familia. Las 22 cuentas de especies proporcionan descripciones completas del ave en su estado natural e incluyen sonogramas siempre que sea posible. EAN: 9780198546511 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias Título: The Megapodes Autor: Darryl N. Jones| René W. R. J. Dekker| Cees S. Roselaar Editorial: Oxford University Press Idioma: en Páginas: 262 Formato: tapa dura. Nº de ref. del artículo: Happ-2025-10-09-8081401c
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Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) Ilustrador. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. New book, but dust jacket received a small tear in transit. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Hardcover. As New/Very Good. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. Nº de ref. del artículo: 013974
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) Ilustrador. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Cloth. New/New. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. Nº de ref. del artículo: 013972
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator) Ilustrador. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. 8 color plates, illustrations., photos, maps, 282 pages. Examines brush-turkeys, talegallas, malleefowl, meleos and megapodes through evolution, biogeography, ecology, behavior, specialized incubation and other adaptations, & conservation. 22 species accounts include notes on description, distribution, habitat, food, vocalization, breeding, status and conservation, research priorities, aviculture. Bibliography, index. (Bird Families of the World Series) . Cloth. New/New. Illus. by Van Perlo, Ber (illustrator). 8vo. Nº de ref. del artículo: 013973
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. The Megapodes (Bird Families of the World) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780198546511
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Perlo, Ber Van Ilustrador. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780198546511
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