8040 livres sur les oiseaux.

The Bird Collectors
de Barbara Mearns, Richard Mearns (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0124874401
47.37 € / 310.73 FF
This book examines the history and uses of bird skin collections and the many colorful explorers involved in their development. It is the first and only treatment of the subject, and appeals to a worldwide audience. The book covers all parts of the world, with particular focus on Europe, USA, and Africa. The Bird Collectors contains more than 160 period photographs, many never before published, showing famous collectors and ornithological expeditions.

Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Birds
de Bridget J.M. Stutchbury, Eugene Morton (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0126755558
55.72 € / 365.5 FF
This book examines behavioral adaptations of tropical birds in timing of breeding, life history traits, mating systems and parental care, territoriality, communication, and biotic interactions, and emphasizes the many gaps in our knowledge of tropical birds. We urge students and researchers in temperate and tropical regions alike to realize the potential they have for improving our knowledge of avian adaptations far beyond what is currently accepted as gospel. Time is running out.

Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Birds
de Bridget J.M. Stutchbury, Eugene Morton (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0126755566
47.95 € / 314.53 FF
This book examines behavioral adaptations of tropical birds in timing of breeding, life history traits, mating systems and parental care, territoriality, communication, and biotic interactions, and emphasizes the many gaps in our knowledge of tropical birds. We urge students and researchers in temperate and tropical regions alike to realize the potential they have for improving our knowledge of avian adaptations far beyond what is currently accepted as gospel. Time is running out.

The Flight of the Emu: A Hundred Years of Australian Ornithology 1901-2001
de Libby Robin (Ed. Melbourne University Press) Isbn : 0522849873
47.75 € / 313.22 FF
This book details international scientific expeditions and the influences of Australian birds on international questions. It also relates stories of adventurous Australians in far-flung places. The Flight of the Emu is richly illustrated with pictures of birds and birders in action and the text captures many of the important moments of Australian ornithology the 20th century.

A Hawk in the Sun: Adventures Studying Hawks
de Leon R. Powers (Ed. DIMI Press) Isbn : 0931625408
11.91 € / 78.12 FF
This book describes the reactions and experiences of a naturalist doing field research on the habits of the ferruginous hawk, the largest hawk in North America. A HAWK IN THE SUN is written in a crisp, rich style and the warmth of a naturalist's passion for his subject is evident throughout.

Bird Life of Mountain and Upland
de Derek Ratcliffe (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521331234
43.81 € / 287.37 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
99.99 € / 655.89 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 Inc, USA) Isbn : 0195020979
27.87 € / 182.82 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 F. Cooke, Robert F. Rockwell, David B. Lank (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198540647
99.99 € / 655.89 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
32.56 € / 213.58 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.