Birds in Books
Title | Birds in Books PDF eBook |
Author | Aasheesh Pittie |
Publisher | |
Pages | 880 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Birds |
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The history of South Asian ornithology spans three centuries and records over 1200 species of birds. This is the passionate work of hundreds of amateur and professional ornithologists. The popular as well as scientific documentation of this region s avifauna is prodigious.
The Illustrated Book of Birds
Title | The Illustrated Book of Birds PDF eBook |
Author | Jiří Felix |
Publisher | Crescent |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Birds |
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More than 800 illustrations in color and black and white of birds.
Molt in North American Birds
Title | Molt in North American Birds PDF eBook |
Author | Steve N. G. Howell |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 280 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0547152353 |
A comprehensive examination of the molt processes (feather growth) of different species of birds, one of the most important and fundamental processes in the life history of any bird.
The Migration Ecology of Birds
Title | The Migration Ecology of Birds PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Newton |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 725 |
Release | 2023-12-02 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 012823752X |
The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. - Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions - Contains numerous tables, maps, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references - Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research
Birds of Baja California
Title | Birds of Baja California PDF eBook |
Author | Sanford R. Wilbur |
Publisher | |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | History |
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A Field Guide to Little-known & Seldom-seen Birds of North America
Title | A Field Guide to Little-known & Seldom-seen Birds of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Ben L. Sill |
Publisher | |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Humor |
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BIRDERS WILL DELIGHT in this field guide parody which hovers over the forefront of ornithological discovery. Thirty-two fabulous new species are depicted in this volume, which features tongue-in-bill descriptions, observation hints, and range maps, as well as remarkable full-color illustrations. The reader will never look at our feathered friends in the same way after encountering these "freakquent" flyers.
The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds
Title | The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher M. Perrins |
Publisher | |
Pages | 662 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Nature |
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"The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds" is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated reference to the world's birds. Full-color illustrations throughout.