{"product_id":"book-of-birds-introduction-to-ornithology","title":"Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology, John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds' relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaaborg pays special attention to the roles that competition, community structure, and reproductive behavior play in the astonishingly varied and interesting lives of birds seen around the world. He discusses variations in anatomy, morphology, and behavior; explains why such vast diversity exists; and explores the ways in which different birds can share the same spaces. Artist Claire Faaborg brings the science behind this diversity to life through her unique, hand-drawn artwork throughout the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining vibrant visuals and knowledgeable insights, Book of Birds offers readers a firm foundation in the field of ornithology and an invaluable resource for understanding birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGideon Lincecum Nature and Environment Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author: John Faaborg is professor emeritus of biological sciences at the University of Missouri. He is the author of Saving Migrant Birds: Developing Strategies for the Future and resides in Columbia, Missouri. Claire Faaborg Is an artist specializing in drawing and scientific illustration based in Denver, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas A\u0026M University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768177328435,"sku":"15052","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/4515\/6659\/files\/15052.jpg?v=1754003825","url":"https:\/\/buteobooks.com\/products\/book-of-birds-introduction-to-ornithology","provider":"Buteo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}