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Curassows and related birds

by Jean Delacour

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This family, which includes Chachalacas, Guans, and Curassows - consists of 50 particular species of birds, typical of Middle and South America, mostly rare and threatened. This work includes a chapter dealing with the significant facts discovered about each species, with an emphasis on natural history and conservation status.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 598.6 — Natural sciences & mathematics Animals Birds Rasores, scratchers
LCC: QL696 .G23 .D44 — Science Zoology Zoology Chordates. Vertebrates Birds

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Languages: English, Spanish
Media: Paper
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Published: 1973
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 598.6
LCC: QL696 .G23 .D44
Published Reviews: 1 (Score: 75)

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