The Black Eagle: A Study - Hardcover
This long-awaited and important volume comprises the most detailed, comprehensive, and prolonged single study of an eagle species ever undertaken. Thousands of hours of observation in the field during a 21-year period and more than 12,000 written records by a team of voluntary birdwatchers, have gone into the investigation of the behavior and breeding of some 60 pairs of Black Eagles in their natural environment-the Matobo Hills of Zimbabwe.
Exquisite paintings by renowned bird artist Graeme Arnott, and a series of behavioral sketches by eagle-student Robert Davies, add an extra dimension to an appreciation of the Black Eagle. Their inclusion, together with a selection of color photographs,both from the authors unique and extensive collection and by photographers of note, makes this a volume to be treasured by collectors of Africana as well as by all birds of prey enthusiasts.
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Includes paintings by Graeme Arnott, sketches by Robert Davies, and color photographs
Based on thousands of hours of observation over a 21-year period as well as 12,000 written records
Exquisite paintings by renowned bird artist Graeme Arnott, and a series of behavioral sketches by eagle-student Robert Davies, add an extra dimension to an appreciation of the Black Eagle. Their inclusion, together with a selection of color photographs,both from the authors unique and extensive collection and by photographers of note, makes this a volume to be treasured by collectors of Africana as well as by all birds of prey enthusiasts.
Large format
Includes paintings by Graeme Arnott, sketches by Robert Davies, and color photographs
Based on thousands of hours of observation over a 21-year period as well as 12,000 written records
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Destined to be hailed as one of the finest monographs ever written on a bird of prey.
--PETER STEYN
--PETER STEYN
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- PublisherAcorn Bks.,S.Africa
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0620119160
- ISBN 13 9780620119160
- BindingHardcover
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The Black Eagle: A Study
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Acorn Books, Randburg, South Africa
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. 279 p. 29 cm book in 30 cm slipcase. Includes limited-edition print no. 63/200 signed by Davies. 40 colour plates, 53 figures, 60 tables. Half leather with marbled paper boards. Signed by Gargett on half title which also states Volume 63 John Brunton. Faint stains on one side of slipcase. The most detailed, comprehensive study of an eagle species ever undertaken. Every aspect of the Black Eagle's life, including distribution, appearance, sounds, hunting patterns, nests, and breeding are covered. Numerous illustrations and photographs allow the reader to appreciate the beauty of these South African raptors of the Matobo Hills. Signed and limited to 200 copies of which this is no. 63. Seller Inventory # 125556
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