8040 livres sur les oiseaux.

The Speciation and Biogeography of Birds
de Ian Newton (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 012517375X
78.95 € / 517.88 FF
This book should be of value to anyone interested in bird evolution and taxonomy, biogeography, distributional history, dispersal and migration patterns. It provides an up-to-date synthesis of current knowledge on species formation, and the factors influencing current distribution patterns. It draws heavily on new information on Earth history, including past glacial and other climatic changes, on new developments in molecular biology and palaeontology, and on recent studies of bird distribution and migration patterns, to produce a coherent account of the factors that have influenced bird species diversity and distribution patterns worldwide.

The Oystercatcher: From Individuals to Populations
de John D. Goss-Custard (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198546475
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
This book reviews what is known about the behavior and population ecology of the oystercatcher. The plight of this popular shorebird highlights the many conflicts of interest in coastal zones, between human activities such as shellfishing, land reclamation, and industrial pollution, and the needs of wildlife for food and suitable habitats. As well as detailing the oystercatcher's natural history--including the well-known specialization in feeding technique shown by individuals--the authors use...

A Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World
de Richard Howard, Alick Moore (Ed. Academic Press) Isbn : 0123569109
50.18 € / 329.16 FF
This book represents a complete revision of the authors' previous uthoritative work. It incorporates all the significant changes to bird taxonomy that have occurred over the past six years and remains the only single-volume work to list subspecies.

Radiotelemetry Applications for Wildlife Toxicology Field Studies: Proceedings from a Pellston Workshop on Avian Radiotelemetry in Support of Pesticide ... Studies, 5-8 January 1993, Pacific Grove, Ca
de Pellston Workshop on Avian Radiotelemetry in Suppo (Ed. S E T a C Foundation for) Isbn : 1880611201
Prix : NC
This book presents the proceedings from a SETAC Pellston Workshop on Avian Radiotelemetry in Support of Pesticide Field Studies held in Pacific Grove, California. Advances in technology, particularly micro-electronics, have allowed wildlife biologists to monitor free-ranging animals during the course of their normal activities and thus have provided significant advances in understanding species-specific behavior, physiology, and ecology. In the 1980's the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

The Raptors of Europe and the Middle East: A Handbook of Field Identification
de Dick Forsman (Ed. ) Isbn : 0856610984
Prix : NC
This book presents the most complete and up-to-date guide for the recognition of the diurnal raptors of Europe and the Middle East. More than 700 high quality color photographs have been specifically chosen to demonstrate the plumage of each age and sex class of every species found in Europe and the Middle East. The photographs are complemented by almost 100 line drawings focusing on particular identification details, and are backed up by a detailed text enabling birdwatchers to recognize even...

Population Limitation in Birds
de Ian Newton (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0125173652
63.68 € / 417.71 FF
This book meets the demand for a comprehensive introduction to understanding the processes of population limitation. Recognized world-wide as a respected biologist and communicator, Dr. Ian Newton has now written a clear and detailed treatise on local scale population limiting factors in birds. It is based almost entirely on results from field studies, though it is set in a contemporary theoretical framework. The 16 chapters fall under three major section headings: Behaviour and Density...

Population Limitation in Birds
de Ian Newton (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0125173660
87.95 € / 576.91 FF
This book meets the demand for a comprehensive introduction to understanding the processes of population limitation. Recognized world-wide as a respected biologist and communicator, Dr. Ian Newton has now written a clear and detailed treatise on local scale population limiting factors in birds. It is based almost entirely on results from field studies, though it is set in a contemporary theoretical framework. The 16 chapters fall under three major section headings: Behavior and Density...

A Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
de Graham Pizzey (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691084831
41.82 € / 274.32 FF
This book is the most comprehensive work yet published in one volume on Australian bird life. Full details are given of the field marks, habits, voice characteristics, breeding and nesting habits, and range of each species. To enable quick field identification each description is linked by a serial number to its illustration and also to its relevant distribution map.

The Ostrich: Biology, Production and Health
de D. C. Deeming (Ed. CABI Publishing) Isbn : 0851993508
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
This book is the first wide-ranging volume to address the growing interest in ostrich farming around the world and review the current scientific literature on ostrich biology, production, and health. Topics include anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, diseases, and veterinary care.

Parasitic Birds and Their Hosts: Studies in Coevolution
de Robinson Rothstein (Ed. Oxford University Press Inc, USA) Isbn : 0195099761
97.11 € / 637 FF
This book is the first to present a comprehensive overview of parasitic birds and their hosts. Although the phenomenon has attracted the interest of naturalists and evolutionists since Darwin, only recently have researchers applied modern evolutionary theory and experimental methods to study the various adaptations related to brood parasitism. The work in this field is accelerating rapidly, and this volume collects work from the individuals and research groups around the world who have been...