Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage

by · 2016

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Exquisite images from award-winning National Geographicphotographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science the ideal book for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photography enthusiasts.

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adult
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short · 176 pages

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