Niels meyer westfeld (3 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In this book he explores the feathers of Aotearoa's native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tiny, insulating feathers of a penguin.Feathers are one of nature's most remarkable evolutionary developments, an ingenious solution to the countless environmental challenges that birds face. In this book the author showcases examples of feathers from New Zealand birds, including those used for various styles of flight, those adapted for diving and swimming, and others designed for insulation, light absorption or reflection, hearing, sound production, social displays, camouflage, and deception.This exquisitely illustrated book, that combines artwork with compelling insights, will reveal a largely unknown aspect of the avian world, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in our unique bird life. 'Feathers of Aotearoa' is a beautiful and original book featuringNiels Meyer-Westfeld's exquisite artwork of the feathers of New Zealand'snative birds. Alongside explanations of their function, it covers all ourbest-known species, from the long wing feathers of the albatross to thetiny, insulating feathers of a penguin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In this book he explores the feathers of Aotearoa's native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tiny, insulating feathers of a penguin.Feathers are one of nature's most remarkable evolutionary developments, an ingenious solution to the countless environmental challenges that birds face. In this book the author showcases examples of feathers from New Zealand birds, including those used for various styles of flight, those adapted for diving and swimming, and others designed for insulation, light absorption or reflection, hearing, sound production, social displays, camouflage, and deception.This exquisitely illustrated book, that combines artwork with compelling insights, will reveal a largely unknown aspect of the avian world, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in our unique bird life. 'Feathers of Aotearoa' is a beautiful and original book featuringNiels Meyer-Westfeld's exquisite artwork of the feathers of New Zealand'snative birds. Alongside explanations of their function, it covers all ourbest-known species, from the long wing feathers of the albatross to thetiny, insulating feathers of a penguin. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In this book he explores the feathers of Aotearoa's native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tiny, insulating feathers of a penguin.Feathers are one of nature's most remarkable evolutionary developments, an ingenious solution to the countless environmental challenges that birds face. In this book the author showcases examples of feathers from New Zealand birds, including those used for various styles of flight, those adapted for diving and swimming, and others designed for insulation, light absorption or reflection, hearing, sound production, social displays, camouflage, and deception.This exquisitely illustrated book, that combines artwork with compelling insights, will reveal a largely unknown aspect of the avian world, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in our unique bird life. 'Feathers of Aotearoa' is a beautiful and original book featuringNiels Meyer-Westfeld's exquisite artwork of the feathers of New Zealand'snative birds. Alongside explanations of their function, it covers all ourbest-known species, from the long wing feathers of the albatross to thetiny, insulating feathers of a penguin. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…