{"product_id":"avian-architecture-revised-and-expanded-edition-how-birds-design-engineer-and-build-9780691255460","title":"Avian Architecture Revised and Expanded Edition: How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests--now fully revised and expanded\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Describing how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, \u003ci\u003e Avian Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e deconstructs all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis spectacularly illustrated book features more than 300 full-color images and more than 40 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction--such as bowers and food stores--are also featured. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow with more case studies and an updated foreword, this revised and expanded edition includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes more than 300 full-color images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Goodfellow\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired English teacher and lifelong birdwatcher. His books include \u003ci\u003eA Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain and Northern Europe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirds as Builders\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eTony D. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of ecological and evolutionary physiology and chair of biology at Simon Fraser University. His books include \u003ci\u003eWhat Is a Bird?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhysiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (both Princeton).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641591730450,"sku":"9780691255460","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f1100cf0-3627-4d18-b2d5-4d62253f4222.jpg?v=1733025721","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/avian-architecture-revised-and-expanded-edition-how-birds-design-engineer-and-build-9780691255460","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}