Zoology: birds (ornithology) Books
University of Arizona Press The Winged
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£999.99
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi A History of Oregon Ornithology From Territorial
Book SynopsisProvides a detailed and entertaining tour of how birds were first observed and studied by explorers in what is now Oregon. The narrative takes the reader from Lewis and Clark through the 1950s, then refocuses on how birding and related amateur field observation grew outside the realm of academic and conservation agencies.
£999.99
University of Iowa Press Raptors in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisPart of the Iowa's series of laminated guides, this title aids to identifying the many challenging raptors of the Great Plains, from northern Minnesota to northern Texas. It creates fourteen panels, showing twenty-six species perched and in flight with plumage variations - dark phases, light phases, and juvenile and adult male and female forms.
£999.99
New Issues Poetry and Prose The Smallest Bird in North America Poems New
Book SynopsisThe poems in this volume concern the flora and fauna of America's Midwest and West, from the orchards of Michigan, to Lake Superior and the grasses of Wyoming.Trade Review"With the observational eye of Charles Darwin and the soul of John Muir, Robert Grunst is a first-rate naturalist. He takes us on a journey of the flora and fauna of his life in the Midwest and West, from the orchards of Michigan, to the waves of Lake Superior, to the grasses of Wyoming. Grunst focuses on the small objects to open up larger vistas of landscapes." -- Mary Swander.
£999.99
Orion Publishing Co Bird Families
Book SynopsisA beautiful card game for 2-5 players based on Happy Families. Collect 'sets' of birds grouped into their families to win!
£14.81
Johns Hopkins University Press Birds of Stone
Book SynopsisAnyone interested in the history of life-from paleontologists to inquisitive birders-will find Birds of Stone an irresistible feast for the eyes and mind.Trade ReviewRecommendation: A well illustrated overview of these fossils.
£72.00
National Geographic Society National Geographic Complete Birds of North
Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive source on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today.
£34.20
National Geographic Society National Geographic Birders Life List and Journal
Book SynopsisThis handsome keepsake and record book for dedicated birders of the U.S. and Canada, organized by bird taxonomy, offers blanks for dates, locations, and details of species sightings.
£16.19
McFarland & Company Raven and Crow
Book Synopsis Ravens and crows, both members of the Corvidae family, have long captured human imagination. Ornithologists have noted their problem-solving capabilities, but the interest extends beyond science. Artists are moved to depict them, while backyard bird enthusiasts delight in their antics. Found around the world, the raven and the crow have inspired thousands of myths, legends, and fairytales. These stories regard corvids as powerful beings, with the crow sometimes seen as a witch or a goddess in disguise, and the raven portrayed as a creator-trickster being. The fascination with these birds spans centuries, and they are represented in mythology from every corner of the planet. This book explores the multi-dimensional aspects of ravens and crows; they are the subject of scientific research as well as ancient texts and artwork. From traditional and contemporary renderings of the birds in art, to the wealth of mythology about them, the enigmatic nature of the birds remains a point of fascination for many. Recent scientific findings have revealed a use of language, problem solving skills, and the ability to count, positioning these birds at the intersection of science, mythology, and art.
£999.99
Cornell University Press Raptors
Book SynopsisRaptors offers a comprehensive and accessible account of raptors, including their evolutionary history, their relationships to other groups of birds, their sensory abilities, their general natural history, their breeding ecology and feeding behavior, and threats to their survival in a human-dominated...Trade ReviewThe text is well written, yet contains significant information the general reader will consider esoteric. Clearly, this is a labor of love for the author and it shows on every page. Any individual keenly interested in birds of prey will find this an entertaining read. Libraries with strong ornithological holdings will want a copy, but libraries with limited natural science sections may also find it attractive. * Choice *A clarifying perspective on a very complex subject. [Bildstein] notes the many deficiencies in our knowledge and the possible ways we can fill the gaps. Easy to read, yet still maintains a very high level of scientific objectivity. * The Canadian Field-Naturalist *A superb summary of biological knowledge of birds of prey worldwide. A very fine distillation of current knowledge and theories, with a global scope, arranged in an interesting and sometimes novel way that will keep any enquiring reader entertained and informed. * Birdwatch *Raptors is a book of passion by a world-renowned raptor conservation biologist whose fascination, wealth of knowledge, and experience comes through clearly. This book will be useful to raptor ecologists and biologists, graduate students working on birds of prey across the globe, and the wildlife and nature conservation fraternity. Simple and understandable language means it can also be appreciated by lay people with interest in natural history, including birdwatchers. * Conservation Biology *Table of Contents1. Introducing Raptors2. Form and Function3. Senses and Intelligence4. Distribution and Abundance5. Breeding Ecology6. Feeding Behavior7. Migration8. Raptors and People
£27.99
Basic Books Ten Birds That Changed the World
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£25.50
£8.07
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines
Book SynopsisHovering, gliding, diving -- how do birds do it? BIRDS: NATURE''S MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of each species. Popular science writer Caroline Arnold infuses this informative look at avian flight with her love of birds. Patricia J. Wynne''s exquisitely detailed illustrations show these amazing creatures in action.
£7.99
Krieger Publishing Company Waterfowl Ecology and Management
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£110.20
Smithsonian Books North on the Wing: Travels with the Songbird
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£19.80
Penguin Putnam Inc The Genius of Birds
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£23.80
University of Iowa Press Warblers in Your Pocket: A Guide to the
Book SynopsisRobins may be the official harbingers of spring, but the arrival of the wood-warbler signifies the real beginning of the season. These brightly colored songsters, most of whom have migrated extremely long distances to reach their summer nesting grounds, appear like animated jewels from treetops to shrubs to ground throughout the Midwest. Adult males in fresh spring plumage are particularly striking: the buttery yellow of the commonly seen yellow warbler; brilliant orange of the Blackburnian and bright gold of the prothonotary; rich chestnut of the Cape May, bay-breasted, and chestnut-sided; the blue of the northern parula, cerulean, and black-throated blue make these birds a joy to encounter.This newest addition to Iowa’s popular series of laminated guides—the twenty-eighth in the series—illustrates the thirtyeight species of warblers that occur in the Upper Midwest states of Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For each species, artist Dana Gardner provides length, range, and habitat; he illustrates male, female, and immature birds where plumage varies; and he includes birds similar to warblers such as kinglets and vireos.For all their brilliance, warblers can be hard to identify, particularly in the fall—the phrase “confusing fall warblers” was coined for a reason—and when they are in immature plumage. Quickmoving and often found in treetops, they can be challenging even in spring, and the drabber colors of the young birds of the season and of many fall adults can make identification difficult. The illustrations and descriptions in Warblers in Your Pocket will be a most welcome reference for bird watchers throughout the Midwest.
£999.99
Experiment Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on
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£11.99
The Experiment LLC Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot
Book SynopsisA photo-filled trove of tips for seeing more birds wherever you look, from crowd favourites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before. What’s the one thing everyone wants to know about birds? How to find them! Every day on social media, we see unbelievable photos—from majestic hawks to woodpeckers with impressive carpentry skills to brilliantly colored wood warblers feasting on wiggling caterpillars. You may wonder: Where are these birds? Will I ever be able to see a bald eagle in the wild? We think we must either have incredible luck or travel far and wide on special guided excursions to ever witness such things. Enter Find More Birds, the ultimate bird-spotting tool, packed with tips and tricks for finding birds anywhere. You’ll not only discover more birds, you’ll experience their fascinating behaviours and drama for a lifetime.
£14.24
Harry N. Abrams Small Speckled Egg
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£15.19
Reaktion Books Pelican
Book SynopsisWith its distinctive, comical walk, large bill, and association with the conservation movement, the pelican has attained iconic status. But as Barbara Allen reveals, this graceful skimmer of ocean waves has a checkered history. Originally classed as "unclean" in the King James Bible, the legend of the compassionate pelican was later appropriated by Christianity to symbolize Christ's sacrifice. This majestic bird, gifted to British royalty in 1664, has been celebrated in art and literature, from Shakespeare's King Lear to the writing of Edward Lear, and is the holder of three Guinness World Records. The pelican's anatomy has been copied for paper plane construction, aircraft design, and in 3D imaging, and its resilience is as remarkable as its make-up: the pelican has rallied against threats of extinction, habitat destruction, and environmental disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A must-read book for all bird enthusiasts, Barbara Allen's Pelican weaves together wildlife trivia, historical tales, and the latest research to provide an engaging, many-feathered account of this emblematic bird.
£999.99
Reaktion Books Parrot
Book SynopsisHighly illustrated, with images drawn from a wide range of cultures, historical periods and media, Paul Carter's "Parrot" is a roller-coaster ride through parrots in literature, jokes, folklore, mythology, film, TV and children's stories worldwide, as well as an examination of parrot conservation, talking bird experiments and parrot portraiture. Parrot is a fascinating natural and cultural history. The book covers three broad areas: Parrotics' the historical, cultural and scientific classifications of parrots; Parroternalia' the association of parrots with the different languages, ages, tastes and dreams of society; and Parrotology' the mimicry of parrots and what that can tell us about our own systems of communication. This book differs from previous histories, which have treated parrots as subjects of curiosity and a pretext for elegy. A new kind of animal history, Parrot is philosophical and poetic: it takes seriously the critical and ironic mirror that parrots hold up to human society. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, Parrot will have broad appeal, and will be of interest to parrot enthusiasts and specialists, as well as a general readership.Trade ReviewThese are the latest two books on birds in this beautifully conceived "Animal series"... They represent an in-depth, erudite account of the natural, cultural and miscellaneous histories of these generic birds. Both are very well written, highly informative, full of fascinating details, and richly illustrated with wonderful plates and photographs. The books are arguably some of the most original and accomplished written about animals, and the erudition displayed throughout is impressive Ibis Humans will continue to be fascinated by parrots, whether as symbol, fantasy, or actual birds, and this book provides much to think about ... Parrot leaves this reader pondering the hubris of humankind in our subjugation of other species, particularly the intelligent and sensitive "primates of the bird world," and perhaps that is its greatest contribution. I predict that most people who have an interest in parrots will want to own this book. Anthrozoos
£999.99
ATF Press Birds of Kangaroo Island A Photographic Field
Book SynopsisBirds of Kangaroo Island A photographic field...
£112.92
Smithsonian Books Trogons and Quetzals of the World
Book SynopsisOf all birdgroups, none is more closely associated with the world's tropical forests than trogons and quetzals. With shimmering golden-green feathers and long ornamental tail coverts, Central America's resplendent quetzal often has been called the world's most beautiful bird. Other New World as well as African trogonids also are iridescent and brightly pigmented, while red or reddish brown hues predominate in Asian species. Since deforestation and fires have ravaged many of the reclusive group's prime habitats, ornithologists and conservationists may soon be unable to study many of the world's trogonids in their native environments. Beautifully illustrated with color plates and line drawings, this comprehensive review of trogons and quetzals -- the first to be published in more than 150 years -- covers all thirty-nine extant species. The book includes detailed species accounts, range maps, and identification keys as well as a chapter that discusses comparative biology in terms of evolution, anatomy and morphology, behavior, ecology, breeding biology, and populations. Forty hand-colored plates -- most by the renowned nineteenth-century illustrator John Gould -- depict adults of both sexes; nineteen line drawings by author Paul Johnsgard illustrate behavior and anatomy. The book also includes more than three hundred bibliographic references. Despite their beauty and renown among birders, little has been previously published about the biology of many trogon and quetzal species. This up-to-date survey will serve as a valuable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, aviculturalists, and birdwatchers worldwide.
£40.46
Smithsonian Books The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition
Book SynopsisSwift and iridescent, hummingbirds are found only in the New World, and encompass an amazing variety of specializations. No other family of birds can lay claim to so many superlatives, including smallest size, most rapid wingbeat, and most specialized plumages. While many species can be attracted to feeding stations and backyard flower gardens, others can be found only in the wild.Paul A. Johnsgard's Hummingbirds of North America is the only book devoted to the identification, distribution, and biology -- both individual and comparative -- of all hummingbirds that breed in North America. First published in 1983, this acclaimed volume now has been revised and expanded to include twenty-five Mexican species, such as the long-billed starthroat and the fork-tailed emeralds, thereby more than doubling the species coverage of the original edition. Full species-by-species accounts survey the evolutionary history, anatomical and physiological specializations, and comparative ecology, behavior, and reproductive biology of this largest family of nonpasserine birds. Individual accounts are complemented by 24 full-color paintings.Including updated range maps, identification keys, and a bibliography that has been broadened to include literature on the little-known Mexican species, the book is both accessible to amateur birders and an authoritative volume for ornithologists.
£31.49
