--- product_id: 24313116 title: "National Geographic Bird Coloration" price: "10865 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/24313116-national-geographic-bird-coloration store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Explores bird color vision & genetics Comprehensive, accessible scientific insights Stunning, high-res bird photography National Geographic Bird Coloration **Price:** 10865 kr **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the vibrant secrets of bird color β€” see nature like never before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Geographic Bird Coloration - **How much does it cost?** 10865 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/24313116-national-geographic-bird-coloration) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Beyond Birds:** Explores genetics, behavior, and evolutionary stories behind avian colors for a holistic view. - β€’ **Collector’s Gem:** A must-have for your nature library, blending stunning visuals with expert storytelling. - β€’ **Curiosity Ignited:** Perfect for birders, biologists, and art lovers craving fascinating natural history. - β€’ **Visual Masterclass:** Phenomenal, color-rich photos on nearly every page to captivate your inner naturalist. - β€’ **Science Made Simple:** Complex bird coloration biology distilled into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives. ## Overview National Geographic Bird Coloration is a richly illustrated, scientifically grounded book that explores the biology, genetics, and behavior behind the dazzling colors of birds. With exceptional photography and accessible writing, it appeals to bird enthusiasts, biologists, and curious minds alike, making it a standout addition to any nature or science collection. ## Description Buy National Geographic Bird Coloration on desertcart.com βœ“ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: NG Bird Coloration - I first saw this book in my local library. I checked out the book and read the first 42 pages. I didn't have time to complete the book, but had thumbed through the remainder, as well as looking in the index for specific topicality. I thought the consolidation of the volumous research material, and presenting the material to an understandable level for a lay person or someone with a basic biological background, was done very well. I hesitated paying full price for the book in the book stores, however I did want it for my "Nature" library. I found that desertcart, had several listings for a more than fair price. I am a beginning birder, experienced microbiologist and a herpetology hobbyist, and found the book very interesting and informative. Review: Wow. Well written, very wide range of fascinating topics, and stunning photography - If you have an interest in either birding or color or photograhy or art or biology or genetics or animal behavior or natural history or if you are just a curious person by nature, then there is something for you in this book. While the underlying theme is bird coloration, Geoffrey Hill covers a nice space around this topic with a style that is easy to read and continuously fascinating. As I read I kept saying "wow", and "realy?!??" and "so *that's* how they figured that out". The photography is phenominal and there are beautiful color pictures on almost evey page. The printing is exceptional - colorful and tac sharp. Almost all of the pictures have rich, descriptive captions. For example, on page 118 there is a hillarious picture of an Egyptian Vulture where the second sentence of the description reads "To get the careotenoids needed for facial coloration, these vultures eat the gut contents of dead sheep." The face even looks like something from the gut of a dead sheep. The author covers color vision in birds and compares it to human vision (birds see many more colors than humans), the genetics of color, structures that create color, pigments, behaviours influenced by color, even color beyond the birds themselves - the White-winged Fairy-wrens in Australia brings a blue flower during courtship. For a different use of color, the Variable Pitohue of New Guinea is colorful to warn preditors - it has the same poison in its skin and feathers as dart frogs. The author explains the history of how scientists came to know many of the things they know about bird behaviour and bird coloring, which adds to the already fascinating content. I can't think of any negatives to the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1426205716 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,406,331 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #543 in Ornithology (Books) #1,376 in Bird Field Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (42) | | Dimensions | 7.23 x 1.04 x 10.23 inches | | ISBN-10 | 9781426205712 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1426205712 | | Item Weight | 2.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | March 16, 2010 | | Publisher | National Geographic | ## Images ![National Geographic Bird Coloration - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71URnhx4pJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NG Bird Coloration *by S***G on February 24, 2011* I first saw this book in my local library. I checked out the book and read the first 42 pages. I didn't have time to complete the book, but had thumbed through the remainder, as well as looking in the index for specific topicality. I thought the consolidation of the volumous research material, and presenting the material to an understandable level for a lay person or someone with a basic biological background, was done very well. I hesitated paying full price for the book in the book stores, however I did want it for my "Nature" library. I found that Amazon, had several listings for a more than fair price. I am a beginning birder, experienced microbiologist and a herpetology hobbyist, and found the book very interesting and informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. Well written, very wide range of fascinating topics, and stunning photography *by A***. on April 15, 2010* If you have an interest in either birding or color or photograhy or art or biology or genetics or animal behavior or natural history or if you are just a curious person by nature, then there is something for you in this book. While the underlying theme is bird coloration, Geoffrey Hill covers a nice space around this topic with a style that is easy to read and continuously fascinating. As I read I kept saying "wow", and "realy?!??" and "so *that's* how they figured that out". The photography is phenominal and there are beautiful color pictures on almost evey page. The printing is exceptional - colorful and tac sharp. Almost all of the pictures have rich, descriptive captions. For example, on page 118 there is a hillarious picture of an Egyptian Vulture where the second sentence of the description reads "To get the careotenoids needed for facial coloration, these vultures eat the gut contents of dead sheep." The face even looks like something from the gut of a dead sheep. The author covers color vision in birds and compares it to human vision (birds see many more colors than humans), the genetics of color, structures that create color, pigments, behaviours influenced by color, even color beyond the birds themselves - the White-winged Fairy-wrens in Australia brings a blue flower during courtship. For a different use of color, the Variable Pitohue of New Guinea is colorful to warn preditors - it has the same poison in its skin and feathers as dart frogs. The author explains the history of how scientists came to know many of the things they know about bird behaviour and bird coloring, which adds to the already fascinating content. I can't think of any negatives to the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific source for hard-to-find answers *by M***R on November 3, 2018* In this book, Prof. Geoffrey Hill has created a resource for anyone fascinated by birds, their colors, and the roles of those colors in their evolution and survival. While the colors of relatively few birds have been studied directly, pioneering research on certain species allows scientists to extrapolate general roles of colors in courtship, territorial defense, crypsis, and much, much more. I know of no other book that comes close to treating this fascinating topic in such detail and with such easy-to-digest language. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/24313116-national-geographic-bird-coloration](https://www.desertcart.is/products/24313116-national-geographic-bird-coloration) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*