
Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence
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ISBN-13: | 9780691165172 |
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Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
Publication date: | 09/06/2016 |
Pages: | 192 |
Sales rank: | 485,713 |
Product dimensions: | 8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d) |
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