Songbirds

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BIRDS OF THE WORLD
songbirds
JOHN P.S. MACKENZIE
Finches and Buntings, Old World Warblers, New World Warblers and Thrushes are among the most noted and attractive of songbirds. From the brilliantly colored Painted Bunting to the bright red Northern Cardinal, songbirds enliven landscapes all over the world with their coloration and vocalizations.
In Songbirds, John P.S. Mackenzie describes the behavior and habitat of a wide variety of songbirds, including the jewel-like Lazuli Bunting, the striking Rose-breasted Grosbeak, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet and many others. There are more than 120 color photographs of songbirds from around the world taken by well known photographers. These stunning photographs, accompanied by an authoritative text, celebrate finches, buntings, warblers and thrushes. Songbirds is an excellent addition to the Birds of the World Series and will delight bird-watchers everywhere.
About the author
After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1945,... Tovább

Fülszöveg

BIRDS OF THE WORLD
songbirds
JOHN P.S. MACKENZIE
Finches and Buntings, Old World Warblers, New World Warblers and Thrushes are among the most noted and attractive of songbirds. From the brilliantly colored Painted Bunting to the bright red Northern Cardinal, songbirds enliven landscapes all over the world with their coloration and vocalizations.
In Songbirds, John P.S. Mackenzie describes the behavior and habitat of a wide variety of songbirds, including the jewel-like Lazuli Bunting, the striking Rose-breasted Grosbeak, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet and many others. There are more than 120 color photographs of songbirds from around the world taken by well known photographers. These stunning photographs, accompanied by an authoritative text, celebrate finches, buntings, warblers and thrushes. Songbirds is an excellent addition to the Birds of the World Series and will delight bird-watchers everywhere.
About the author
After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1945, John P.S. Mackenzie returned to Canada and to university. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill and a Doctor of Laws degree (honoris causa) from York University. His career as a banker, investment broker and financial consultant took him to Europe, the West Indies and back to Canada.
An active concern for the environment led him to serve as Chairman of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and as a member of the executive committee of the Canadian Audubon Society. His interest in birds has resulted in travels all over the world in search of sightings.
His previous books include An Outdoorsman's Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America, Birds in Peril, Birds of Prey, Seabirds, Waterfowl and Game Birds Vissza