The Bee-Eaters (Poyser Monographs) - Hardcover

C. Hilary Fry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1408136864 ISBN 13: 9781408136867

Publisher: T & AD Poyser (UK), 2010

Synopsis

Dr Hilary Fry's study of the bee-eaters covers all 24 species of this colourful Family, which ranges from southern Europe, Africa and the Middle East to India, China, south-east Asia and Australia.

A major part of the book comprises the species accounts, with complementary colour plates of 42 species and sub-species and detailed maps depicting the geography of their evolution. In addition there are chapters on the bee-eaters' evolutionary development, their food and foraging behaviour, and relationships with apiculture; of particular interest are chapters on social and reproductive life, the role of 'helpers' at the nest, and the meaning of plumage and social distinctions between the species.

The author's colour plates delight the eye and accurately portray plumage and 'jizz'. They are fully supplemented by more than 100 drawings by John Busby, capturing the essence of these birds with a rare deftness and vitality.

About this title

About the Author

Hilary Fry has had a distinguished career in African ornithology, including lengthy teaching posts in Nigeria, Aberdeen and Oman. He co-founded the West African Ornithological Society and edited its journal Malimbus for many years, and is the author of more than 200 publications.

Edition details

• Publisher: T & AD Poyser (UK)
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408136864
• ISBN 13: 9781408136867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320