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Bowerbirds : nature, art and history
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Bowerbirds : nature, art and history

by Clifford B. Frith, Dawn W. Frith

A comprehensive account of the natural history, architecture, art, and discovery of bowerbirds. Drawing on thirty years of research, this volume features over 300 photographs and illustrations documenting human appreciation of these birds.

Accession 15336 ISBN 9781876473631 Publisher Frith & Frith
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