Alan F. Poole Alan Poole Quetzals (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: QuetzalsCondition: NewFormat: PaperbackSubtitle: Icons of the Cloud ForestISBN-10: 150177221XEAN: 9781501772214ISBN: 9781501772214Publisher: Comstock Publishing AssociatesRelease Date: 10/15/2023Description: In Quetzals, the renowned ornithologist Alan F. Poole introduces readers to one of the world's most alluring group of birds. Native to the cloud forests of Mexico, and Central and South America, quetzals have played an essential role in the cultures of those lands, where their radiant, brightly colored feathers have been worshipped as sacred objects and coveted as luxury goods for millennia. Drawing on scientific and historical facts, Poole details the natural history and cultural significance of these legendary birds. He focuses on the most iconic of quetzal species, the Resplendent Quetzal, delving into its distinctive ecology and behavior. He offers an overview of four other known quetzal species—the Pavonine Quetzal, the Golden-headed Quetzal, the White-tipped Quetzal, and the Crested Quetzal—and traces their evolutionary descent from the trogons. Spectacular photographs and illustrations accompany details of quetzal ecology, the long history of their place in the Mayan and Aztec worlds, and current conservation efforts. A celebration of quetzals and the forests that nurture them, Quetzals is a must-have for anyone who wants to better understand these awe-inspiring birds.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 254mmItem Length: 254mmItem Weight: 454gAuthor: Alan F. Poole, Alan PooleGenre: Home Garden & PetsBook Series: Zona Tropical PublicationsTopic: Science Nature & MathType: Animal SciencesRelease Year: 2023 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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