All the Birds of the World
Author: Josep del Hoyo
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 967
ISBN-13: 9788416728374
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Author: Josep del Hoyo
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 967
ISBN-13: 9788416728374
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Irby J. Lovette
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2016-06-27
Total Pages: 733
ISBN-13: 1118291042
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSelected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab's renowned distance learning course, www.birds.cornell.edu/courses/home/homestudy/.
Author: David Ward Winkler
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 599
ISBN-13: 9788494189203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume is a synopsis of the diversity of all birds. It distills the voluminous detail of the 17-volume Handbook of Birds of the World into a single book. Based on the latest systematic research and summarizing what is known about the life history and biology of each group, this volume is the best single-volume entry to avian diversity available.
Author: Eugene M. McCarthy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-02-16
Total Pages: 601
ISBN-13: 0198040415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more than 5,000 works cited, Handbook of Avian Hybrids of the World is the greatest compendium of information ever published on hybridization in birds. Worldwide in scope, it provides information on all reported avian crosses, not only those occurring in captivity, but also in a natural setting (approximately 4,000 crosses are covered). This book is a basic reference, intended both for the serious birder and the professional biologist. McCarthy's work fills a need for reference material that takes into account the last half century of data. It will be of interest to workers in a wide variety of fields, ranging from animal behavior to genetics, ecology, zoology, and systematics. In fact, it will make fascinating reading for anyone interested in birds and the natural world.
Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2021-09-07
Total Pages: 656
ISBN-13: 0691193924
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.
Author: Colin James Oliver Harrison
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781564582966
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains indepth information over birds including wonderful illustrations arranged in dictionary form.
Author: Matt Kracht
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2019-04-02
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 1452177392
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNational bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Author: Oliver Luther Austin
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Josep del Hoyo
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 832
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHoatzin to Auks. Prólogo sobre arte y naturaleza. Más de 8000 referencias bibliográficas.
Author: Josep del Hoyo
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 808
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrates in detail all species of birds in the world.