Birkhead, Tim

The Most Perfect Thing: Inside (and Outside) a Bird's Egg

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ISBN 13:: 9781408851272
author:: Birkhead, Tim
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Paperbacks
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 2.1 x 13.1 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences,
Condition:: New
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The Most Perfect Thing Inside (and Outside) a Bird's Egg by Tim Birkhead is an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of bird eggs. From the stunning, uniquely patterned eggs of the guillemot to those of hens and cuckoos, this book reveals the science behind these natural wonders. Birkhead examines the incredible diversity of egg shapes, colours, and patterns, and delves into the history of human fascination with eggs, from Ancient Egypt to the present day. With a wealth of observation drawn from his lifetime studying birds, he shares extraordinary stories of individuals who have been captivated by the study and collection of eggs. This engaging book is firmly grounded in science, making it an illuminating exploration of the biology behind eggs and the history of human obsession with them.

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