Threatened Birds of Asia
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 3038
ISBN-13: 9780946888443
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Saving Asia's Threatened Birds
Author: M. J. Crosby
Publisher:
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780946888474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book documents the major forest, grassland andwetland regions of Asia and the globally threatened birdspecies which they support. The most important conservation issuesin each of these habitat regions are outlined, based upon theanalysis in BirdLife's Asia Red Data Book, and recommendations aremade for actions to address these issues. The role ofinternational and regional conventions in the conservation ofAsia's birds and habitats is discussed, and the priority actionsto prevent the extinction of the region's most highly threatenedbirds are identified. The book is illustrated with about 200colour photographs of Asia's birds, habitats and conservationissues, plus maps of key habitats and sites for conservation.Review'...the book is visually lush and easy-to-use practicalreference...' - Endangered Species UPDATE.`BirdLife is earning a world-wide reputation for deliveringhigh quality publications to raise awareness among decision-makersabout the need to conserve biodiversity.' Wildfowl andWetlands`A vital step towards the implementation ofconservation policies in the region.'Birdwatch'Theactions required to protect these key bird habitats are presentedin regional accounts and we hope will be supported by the localpopulation and acted upon by the relevant governmentagency.'Ibis
Waterbirds Around the World
Author: G. C. Boere
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 836
ISBN-13: 0114973334
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the outcome of a major international conference on waterbirds held in Edinburgh in April 2004.
Facing Extinction
Author: Paul Donald
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2013-12-19
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 1408189666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines extinction in birds, with case studies of critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them.
Conserving Asia's Wildlife Treasure: The Pheasants
Author: Compiled by Anita Chauhan
Publisher: PartridgeIndia
Published: 2014-04
Total Pages: 405
ISBN-13: 1482821311
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to a wildlife adventure that will take you to the jungles of Asia, where amazing wildlife meets you with a cacophony of sounds and colours. Explore the habitat where fine mist bathes the orchid- and moss-covered conifers. Glide into the rainforests of tree-ferns, sinuous vines, and gigantic trees as tall as skyscrapers. Experience the mystique of Asia's iconic birds - the Pheasants. Delve into this visual delight of a book that has been especially prepared to increase awareness about the pheasants, and to provide a window into wildlife conservation.
The World's Rarest Birds
Author: Erik Hirschfeld
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013-03-17
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 1400844908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated survey of the world's most endangered birds This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species—the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds has introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is divided into seven regional sections—Europe and the Middle East; Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America. Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species under threat there, and gives a concise description of distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62 data-deficient species.
Nightingales in November
Author: Mike Dilger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2016-05-19
Total Pages: 335
ISBN-13: 1472915364
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever wondered what 'our' birds get up to when they're not pinching our peanuts, pilfering our pyracantha berries or nesting under the eaves of our homes? The One Show's natural history star Mike Dilger tells us the answers in Nightingales in November. This brilliant almanac tells the very different personal and annual stories of twelve well-known birds we deign to call 'British'. Through a lyrical narrative, Nightingales in November showcases amazing avian facts gleaned over decades by birdwatchers, ringers, nest recorders and migration recorders. The perfect 'dip-into' book, any enquiring naturalist will be able to find out such facts as where British-breeding swallows spend Christmas Day, when to look out for juvenile tawny owls, or when is the best date in the calendar to listen out for nightingales. By using a combination of cutting-edge satellite technology and millions of ringing records, Nightingales in November reveals the mysteries of migration, tracking the regular movements of, for example, cuckoos for the eight months they're not in the UK, or divulging why not all robins are the 'stay-at-home' territorial types we once imagined. Illustrated throughout by Darren Woodhead, the birds featured include a rich mix of resident birds, summer visitors, winter visitors and passage migrants. Nightingales in November is a great read for anyone with a fondness for British birds.
Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh
Author: Richard Grimmett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2021-09-16
Total Pages: 974
ISBN-13: 1472992482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBirds of Bangladesh is the definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of this fascinating and beautiful country. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands, and supports a wide range of species including a number of sought after regional specialities. This book covers all 705 species that occur in Bangladesh, including vagrants. It includes 103 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference, as well as concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitats, distribution and status.
Biodiversity, Birds and Wetlands
Author: Hiren B. Soni, Ph.D.
Publisher: Hiren B. Soni, Ph.D.
Published:
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book “Biodiversity, Birds and Wetlands” focuses on biodiversity as a burgeoning spectrum of life. It highlights need of biodiversity conservation, causes and concerns, exploitation of biodiversity, habitat destruction, interaction of man and technology with biodiversity, policy framework for biodiversity conservation, and wilderness and forests. Moreover, it summarizes a review on birds with special emphasis on geographical and ecological distribution of avifauna of north-western India, birds in ancient times with myths and motifs, an integral association of trees and birds, birds migration, magnetic orientation of birds, and mythological beliefs about birds. The present book also covers exhaustive information on wetlands for tourism, important wetlands of national importance, wise use of wetlands, characteristics of wetlands, prime importance of wetlands as enduring habitats, and threats to viable wetlands. It also emphasize significant wetlands as abode for avifauna, wetlands as bird habitats, significant factors for survival of wetland birds, importance of wetlands for birds’ population, influence of wetlands on waterfowl population, wetland loss and decline of bird diversity, threats to avian habitats, and conservation and management strategies for potential avian ecosystems and legal policy framework for sustainability of waterbirds.
Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Author: Richard Grimmett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-05-16
Total Pages: 1745
ISBN-13: 1472972503
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA field guide to all the bird species found in India, Pakistian, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. This comprehensive and definitive guide is the successor to the bestselling Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by the same authors. 1375 species are illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants and vagrants. The plates, text and maps have been extensively revised. The 226 colour plates face concise descriptions and maps for quick at-a-glance reference. Many of the plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and races, have been repainted for this edition and a number of new species added. This guide also provides tables, summarising identification features of particularly difficult groups such as nightjars, warblers and rosefinches. This is the ideal companion for anyone birding in the region.
