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Geoffrey E. Hill

Autor(a) de National Geographic Bird Coloration

6 Works 89 Membros 3 Críticas

About the Author

Geoffrey E. Hill is Alumni Professor of Biological Sciences at Auburn University.

Obras por Geoffrey E. Hill

Etiquetado

Conhecimento Comum

Sexo
male
Nacionalidade
USA

Membros

Críticas

In 2006, Hill co-edited a scholarly two-volume compendium titled Bird Coloration. While editing it, he “could not help but despair at the huge number of fascinating discoveries that were locked away from a broader readership.” He decided to write this book, National Geographic Bird Coloration, for birders and nature enthusiasts. And, indeed, it is a fascinating book! It includes topics such as how birds are colored (what pigments are used and where the pigments come from; also, how structural colors -- like blues and iridescent colors -- are created), how birds see colors and how birds use color in their everyday lives. It's not just about being attractive to mates or hiding from predators.

There are still a lot of questions yet to be studied about bird coloration, but this book delves into current research, presented for the general reader.
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jnavia | Oct 26, 2010 |
After the excitement of the ivorybill sighting in Arkansas was starting to fade, this enjoyable book appeared claiming a similar sighting in Florida. Geoffrey Hill, an ornithology professor, describes the search for more evidence in the vast swampland of northern Florida, along the way discussing the validity (and problems with) previous ivorybill sightings, how such an expedition is arranged, the challenges of navigating such difficult terrain, any why he thinks there is still hope for that most wonderful of woodpeckers. I enjoyed this book thoroughly -- it was interesting, informative, and hard to put down. I don't usually buy nonfiction, preferring to check it out of the library because I rarely reread books, but this one is a keeper!… (mais)
 
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EsmereldaCrow | 1 outra crítica | Apr 8, 2010 |
This is an exciting story of a successful search. Hill presents a very exciting story but also lists evidence and credits the paid and volunteer staff for effort and data. Study of the bird at this site by Hill's crew has led he and his team to begin to learkn some details of the bird's habits and this comes through in the book as well.

The book covers only Hill's search and search area.
 
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billsearth | 1 outra crítica | Aug 20, 2008 |

Estatísticas

Obras
6
Membros
89
Popularidade
#207,492
Avaliação
½ 4.3
Críticas
3
ISBN
11

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