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Article: Swan.(ORNITHOLOGICAL LITERATURE)(Book review)
- Article from:
- The Wilson Journal of Ornithology
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
- Author:
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SWAN. By Peter Young. Reaktion Books, Ltd., London, UK. 2008:200 pages, 45 black and white plates, and 55 color plates, ISBN 978-1-86189349-9. $19.95 (paper).--This book is part of a series entitled ANIMAL edited by Jonathan Burt. Although the book includes biological and conservation information, there are many more pages dedicated to the documentation of the influence of swans on and interactions with humans.
The first chapter, "Clamorous Wings", includes a brief review of swan biology and natural history. Although mostly accurate, the biological treatment is superficial. It is stated in one place that eight species survive, but notes that ornithologists ...