The Herons of the World


By: Hancock, James and Hugh Elliott; Robert Gillmor and Peter Hayman (paintings by); Robert Gillmor (drawings by); Roger Tory Peterson (Foreword)

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304 pages; full-page color plates of each of the 61 species that are fully described as to distribution, migration, habitat, appearance, and behavior. Introductory chapters deal with problems and features of the classification, distribution, and behavior of the heron family. "... the book a work of art as well as an authoritative monograph." Small remainder mark on the top edge.

Title: The Herons of the World

Author Name: Hancock, James and Hugh Elliott; Robert Gillmor and Peter Hayman (paintings by); Robert Gillmor (drawings by); Roger Tory Peterson (Foreword)

Edition: 1st U.S Edition

ISBN Number: 0-06-011759-1

ISBN-13: 9780060117597

Location Published: New York, Harper & Row: 1978

Binding: Cloth

Book Condition: Fine

Jacket Condition: Fine

Size: Folio

Categories: Art - Watercolor, Drawing, Environment & Ecology

Seller ID: 002785

Keywords: herons birds birding bird watching seabirds wildlife photographing birds