Birds of the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic

This comprehensive handbook provides detailed identification and information on the birds of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. It includes illustrations and synopses of their biology and distribution, covering all species recorded in these areas. The book explores the adaptations of birds to extreme climatic conditions, their habitats, and life zones. It also discusses aspects such as flight, habits, voice, display, food, reproduction, and mortality, offering a thorough insight into the avifauna of these remote regions.

Published 1975.

Binding of book is intact. Slight foxing and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Slight foxing and some fading on spine. Some tanning and slight foxing on top edge. Slight foxing on fore and bottom edges. Some foxing on endpapers. Pages are clean of foxing and annotations, with slight tanning around margins. Inserts are intact.

Condition: Good