A Field Guide to Western Birds' Nests

A Field Guide to Western Birds' Nests

Author: Hal H. Harrison

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780618164370

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The nests and eggs of all the common birds found west of the Mississippi are covered in detail - 520 species in all. More than 400 photographs show the nests and eggs in their typical habitats. Descriptive text includes color, shape, and number of eggs for each species, plus information on nesting materials, construction, and dimensions.


The Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas

The Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas

Author: Troy E. Corman

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 9780826333797

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Examines over 270 species of birds known to breed in Arizona, complete with color photos and nesting and migratory data.


Lives of North American Birds

Lives of North American Birds

Author: Kenn Kaufman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9780618159888

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The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.


Backyard Birdwatching in Phoenix

Backyard Birdwatching in Phoenix

Author: Pedro Fernandes

Publisher:

Published: 2019-03-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620053584

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Backyard Birdwatching in Phoenix is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of Southern Arizona who want to attract and support avian visitors to their backyards. With introductions to birding, gardening, housing, and feeding, readers will learn the basics of birdwatching and receive tips on how to best care for the species commonly found in greater Phoenix. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of the most frequently observed backyard birds with notes on sizes and distinguishing markings. Developed in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is derived from the All About Birds Pocket Guide Series, a collection of 15 titles on watching, attracting and feeding birds, nests and eggs, and regional identification guides. Laminated for durability, Backyard Birdwatching in Phoenix is essential to the backpacks and libraries of Southern Arizona birders of all levels. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com


Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour

Author: Mike Hansell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-08-31

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9781139429085

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Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds. It illustrates how, among vertebrates, the building abilities of birds are more impressive and consistent than for any other builders other than ourselves, yet birds seem to require no special equipment, and use quite uncomplicated behaviour. In doing so, the book raises general issues in the field of behavioural ecology including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection and the organisation and complexity of behaviour. Written for students and researchers of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.


Birds of Arizona Field Guide

Birds of Arizona Field Guide

Author: Stan Tekiela

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 667

ISBN-13: 1647551951

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Identify Birds with Arizona’s Best-Selling Bird Guide! Make bird-watching in Arizona even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 151 species of Arizona birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 151 species: Only Arizona birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes six new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Arizona Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.


A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

Author: Steven J. Phillips

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 9780520219809

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"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.