Bird Life of Mountain and Upland
de Derek A. Ratcliffe (Ed. Cambridge Univ Pr (Sd)) Isbn : 0521331234
45.94 € / 301.35 FF
This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles. However, unlike the other books that present upland birds, this is the first one to present the various species from an ecological standpoint. The book relates the bird distribution and abundance to the various environmental influences of climate, topography, geology, soil type and human land use. The book initially sets the scene by describing and examining the changes and bird fauna following the major climatic shift since the end of the Ice Age. The uplands are grouped into several main types - sheepwalks, grouse moors, deer forests, flows (peat bogs), maritime hills and high tops and the distinctive bird assemblages are described together with details of the natural history of the more important speci...

Toucans, Barbets and Honeyguides: Ramphastidae, Capitonidae and Indicatoridae
de Lester L. Short, Jennifer Horne (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198546661
112.33 € / 736.84 FF
This book covers in unmatched detail the life history, relationships, biology, and conservation of all the world's toucans, barbets, and honeyguides. These number 133 species, found in tropical regions around the world. The toucans are especially well-known because of their dramatic bills and their association with the Amazon rainforest. The colour plates, painted by well- known US artist Albert Earl Gilbert, are probably the best paintings of these birds ever produced.

A Guide to Bird Finding East of the Mississippi
de Olin Sewall Pettingill (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0195020979
29.23 € / 191.74 FF
This book covers all species residing or appearing regularly in the twenty-six states east of the Mississippi River. Places for bird finding in each state are chosen to show the widest variety of regular species, seasonal concentrations of birds and migratory movements, and the best representations of birdlife in the vicinities of metropolitan areas and leading vacation centers. Also included are listings of National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges, many state and municipal parks, preserves, and numerous public or privately owned sanctuaries and nature centers.

The Snow Geese of LA Perouse Bay: Natural Selection in the Wild
de Fred Cooke, David B. Lank, Robert F. Rockwell (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198540647
103.98 € / 682.06 FF
This book brings together the results from one of the most significant long-term studies of birds in the late twentieth century, testing our understanding of evolution in natural populations. Combining genetics, behavior, ecology, and a landmark data set, it will be essential reading for everyone with an interest in evolutionary ecology. The Lesser Snow Goose is a migratory Arctic breeder which occurs in two genetically distinct forms. Most have white plumage, but some are dark, allowing rapid...

Animal Welfare
de Hughes Elson Appleby (Ed. CABI Publishing) Isbn : 0851991807
38.48 € / 252.41 FF
This book brings together diverse approaches to animal welfare, from philosophy through scientific study and measurement, to the implemenation of practical solutions to real problems.

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi
de Stephen Spawls, Kim Howell, Robert C. Drewes (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0126564701
41.34 € / 271.17 FF
This book breaks new ground: it is the first complete listing and guide to all the known reptiles of the five East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi.) Written by expert East African herpetologists, it incorporates virtually all known information on the East African reptile fauna. Nearly 500 high-quality color photographs illustrate most of the species involved, many of which have never been illustrated in color before. Keys and introductory essays are included for all...

The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand
de Hugh T. W. Robertson, Barrie Heather (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 019850831X
38.39 € / 251.82 FF
This beautifully illustrated handguide, provides a comprehensive guide to the birds of New Zealand . Robertson and Heather include detailed information on identification, habitat and location

Breeding Birds of Kashmir
de R. S. Bates, Lynn S. Bickley, E. H. Lowther (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0195625625
33.37 € / 218.89 FF
This beautifully illustrated book offers full details of the habits and habitats of over 150 birds native to the Vale of Kashmir and the neighbouring valleys of the Kishenganga, Lidear, Sind, and Wardwan rivers.

Birds of Madagascar: A Photographic Guide
de Peter Morris, Pete Morris, Frank Hawkins (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300077556
35.50 € / 232.86 FF
This beautiful book is a photographic guide to the birds of Madagascar--260 species, including 108 that are endemic to the island. The book details the plumages, vocalizations, habitat and behavior, range, status, and habitat zones of each species.«Where to watch»advice and a gazetteer to birdwatching locations provide invaluable information for visitors planning to see the avifauna of Malagasy.Copublished with Pica Press For sale in North and South America.

Albatrosses
de W. L. N. Tickell (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300087411
54.29 € / 356.12 FF
This authoritative volume is the first comparative account of the albatross family, famed for their supreme adaptations to the marine environment, for breeding on remote islands, and for spending most of their lives flying immense distances over the sea. The book includes maps, tables, diagrams, and color photographs to accompany full descriptions of the various forms of albatrosses and their distribution, behavior, and ecology.Copublished with Pica Press