- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: 5m Publishing
Avian Anatomy: Textbook and Colour Atlas (Second Edition) by Horst E. Koenig, Ruediger Korbel, and Hans-Georg Liebich (ISBN 9781910455609)
Avian Anatomy: Textbook and Colour Atlas (Second Edition) is an authoritative reference that combines detailed textual explanations with hundreds of vivid colour images to provide a complete overview of bird anatomy. Edited by Horst E. Koenig, Ruediger Korbel, and Hans-Georg Liebich, and translated by Corinna Klupiec, this internationally respected work is indispensable for veterinarians, zoologists, and students of comparative anatomy.
Product Details
- Title: Avian Anatomy: Textbook and Colour Atlas
- Edition: Second Edition
- Editors: Horst E. Koenig, Ruediger Korbel, Hans-Georg Liebich
- Translator: Corinna Klupiec
- Publisher: Schlütersche | Academic Press
- ISBN-13: 9781910455609
- Format: Hardcover / Colour Atlas
- Pages: 400 +
- Price: $89.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free Worldwide Shipping
The Second Edition offers an up-to-date account of avian structure and function, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It features enhanced illustrations, modern imaging (CT and MRI), and clinical correlations for diagnostic and surgical contexts in both domestic and wild birds.
Key Features of the Second Edition
- Comprehensive Visual Atlas: Over 200 high-resolution dissection photographs and illustrations with precise labels.
- Comparative Coverage: Highlights anatomical variations among species — poultry, pigeons, waterfowl, and raptors.
- Functional Integration: Links structure with flight, metabolism, respiration, and reproduction.
- Modern Imaging: CT/MRI and endoscopic views clarify spatial relationships and organ systems.
- Clinical Focus: Sections on diagnostic approaches and surgical landmarks relevant to avian medicine.
- Expert Translation: Faithfully adapted for English-language programs by Corinna Klupiec.
Table of Contents Highlights
- General Principles of Avian Anatomy and Morphology
- Skeletal System and Musculature
- Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
- Digestive and Urogenital Organs
- Nervous System and Sense Organs
- Reproductive Structures and Embryology
- Species-Specific Variations and Clinical Applications
Who Should Use This Book?
- Veterinary students and avian specialists
- Wildlife biologists and zoologists
- Ornithologists and comparative anatomy instructors
- Veterinary clinicians handling exotic and avian cases
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FAQs
- Does this edition include microscopic images?
- Yes — integrates gross anatomy with histological and radiologic views.
- Is it useful for clinical reference?
- Absolutely — includes surgical orientation and diagnostic landmarks used in avian practice.
- Which species are covered?
- Comparative coverage includes domestic fowl, pigeons, ducks, and birds of prey.
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Avian Anatomy: Textbook and Colour Atlas (Second Edition) by Koenig, Korbel, and Liebich is the essential visual guide to avian structure and function. Order now from BooksGoat for $89.99. Free worldwide shipping included.
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