Avian Architecture: How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build
Princeton University Press, 2011.
Status: Out of print
Hardcover. As new hardcover. Dust jacket has small tear to rear cover. Birds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Avian Architecture describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. 160 pages. As new / Very Good. Item #13449ISBN: 9780691148496
Price: $12.00
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