编辑推荐From Library JournalPhotographer/author Green-Armytage here continues the photographic exploration of birds he began in his well-received Extraordinary Chickens. The domestic chicken actually originated from the Red Jungle Fowl, one of about 50 species, along with many subspecies and varieties, that make up the diverse, exotic, and mostly beautiful group of birds known as pheasants. The text consists of approximately 200 appealing full-color photographs, supplemented by a few pages of text on pheasant history and classification and brief descriptions of the species and varieties pictured. This volume could be described as a pheasant sampler for the general reader who would like to learn a little more about this group of birds and who also appreciates quality animal photography. There is no attempt to be comprehensive, but those familiar with only a few species and varieties beyond the Ringneck Pheasant and the Indian Blue Peafowl (peacock) will be pleased to discover many new and unusual birds, including the Tragopan, Koklass, Monal, Fireback, and Great Argus. Recommended for public libraries. William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Green-Armytage, author of Extraordinary Chickens (2000), presents another photo album of beautifully plumaged birds. While not aiming for an encyclopedic treatment of pheasants and instead looking for ways to capture their finery, the author has still assembled a wonderful overview of these gorgeous birds. Ranging from the tragopans, with their blindingly colorful facial skin, to the monals, with iridescent plumage, all the birds pictured will delight the eye. The text gives a brief history and classification of the pheasant family, with notes on the individual species or forms pictured. This beautiful book will find a readership in both bird lovers and fans of marvelous photography. Nancy Bent Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved |
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