8040 livres sur les oiseaux.

The Kestrel
de Andrew Village (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0856610542
44.57 € / 292.36 FF
'Andrew Village's excellent book is readble and scholarly... It will stand the test of time in proving its value as an authoritative account of one of our most successful and attractive birds.»The Guardian Illustrated by Keith Brockie.

A Field Guide to Birds of the USSR: Including Eastern Europe and Central Asia
de V.E. Flint, R. Boehme, Y. Kostin, A. Kuznetsov (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691082448
75.67 € / 496.36 FF
'A seminal contribution to world birding.'--Howard Simons, The Washington Post Book World«This field guide, a most satisfactory translation of the earlier Soviet edition, will make life much easier for Western bird-watchers when they seek out the avifauna of eastern Europe, of the Caucasus and Central Asia, of the Siberian tundra and of the Soviet Far East.'--John A. C. Greppin, The Times Literary Supplement

Raptors of the Pacific Northwest
de Tom, PH.D. Bosakowski, Dwight G. Smith, Thomas Bos (Ed. Frank Amato Publications) Isbn : 1571882367
15.89 € / 104.23 FF
Written by two raptor biologists, this book discusses 35 species of these majestic birds. Informative text, maps, and spectacular photography make this book a must for all homes in the Pacific Northwest including British Columbia. Over the centuries, raptors have become both symbolic and metaphor for beauty, courage, swiftness, and above all, ferocity. In the U.S., raptors have been displayed as an emblem of strength, freedom, and power.«Raptors of the Northwest»features the following information on 35 species found throughout the Pacific Northwest range ; life history ; behavior ; conservation status ; habitat requirements ; nesting ; eggs and young ; hunting behavior and diet ; territory and density ; survey methods ; conservation and management. 145 crisp photographs capture the beauty ...

Avian Biology
de Donald S. Farner (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0122494075
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
Written by international experts from many disciplines, this multi-volume treatise is a comprehensive survey of the established data and principles of avian biology. The volumes thoroughly review knowledge of the 8600 living species of birds-knowledge resulting from advances in instrumentation and technology and improved transportation facilities that permit more detailed, far-ranging field studies than ever before. The emphasis is on the significance of avian biological research to such areas...

A Field Guide to Bird Photography
de Steve Young (Ed. Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd) Isbn : 1861082525
15.33 € / 100.56 FF
Written by a top bird photographer, this must-have field guide is illustrated by the author's spectacular work and features everything you need to know to photograph birds successfully and artistically. Begin with a look at the best cameras, lenses, accessories, and film for trouble-free picture taking in the field. Next, find out how to select the correct exposure and meter for a variety of weather and lighting conditions ; there's plenty of technical advice on shutter speeds, depth of field, and when to use manual or autofocus. Tips are included for taking photographs in every season, and beginners will appreciate suggestions for taking their first great pictures. A handy bird photography notebook offers a place to keep track of crucial information in the field.

Bird Life of Woodland and Forest
de Robert J. Fuller (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521331188
59.74 € / 391.87 FF
Woodlands offer birds an extremely wide range of habitats. In this book, the variation in bird life in woodlands and the factors that influence bird numbers and distributions are examined. What birds are found in which habitats, what effect forestry and woodland management have and how we can enhance bird populations by habitat management are all issues to be examined. The gamut of British woodland is covered from ancient coppice and wood-pasture in the lowlands to recently-planted conifer forests in the uplands, and comparisons are drawn with mainland Europe and North America. The book discusses the effects of factors such as increased deer numbers, air pollution, and new wood creation on lowland farms, which are changing the face of our woodlands today. This book is a must for all those ...

Bird Life of Woodland and Forest
de Robert J. Fuller (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521543479
42.22 € / 276.95 FF
Woodlands offer birds an extremely wide range of habitats. In this book, the variation in bird life in woodlands and the factors that influence bird numbers and distributions are examined. What birds are found in which habitats, what effect forestry and woodland management have and how we can enhance bird populations by habitat management are all issues to be examined. The gamut of British woodland is covered from ancient coppice and wood-pasture in the lowlands to recently-planted conifer forests in the uplands, and comparisons are drawn with mainland Europe and North America. The book discusses the effects of factors such as increased deer numbers, air pollution, and new wood creation on lowland farms, which are changing the face of our woodlands today. This book is a must for all those ...

Lion Tamarins: Biology and Conservation
de Devra G. Kleiman (Ed. Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press) Isbn : 1588340724
35.84 € / 235.09 FF
Without the extraordinary efforts of the editors and authors of this book, three of the four lion tamarin species (golden, golden-headed, black-faced, and black) would most likely be extinct. The contributors' hard work set international standards and became the model for the preservation of other endangered species. There is, of course, still much to be done, and this comprehensive assessment of research findings and conservation efforts leads the way. The first section of the book covers the...

Backyard Bird Song
de Richard K. Walton, Robert Lawson (Ed. Houghton Mifflin (Trade)) Isbn : 0395712564
19.92 € / 130.67 FF
With this audio guide, you can learn to identify your favorite birds by their songs and calls alone. Backyard Bird Song includes 28 of the most common backyard birds, such as the American Robin, the Song Sparrow, and the Downy Woodpecker, arranged in groups with similar vocalizations.

Backyard Bird Song
de Richard K. Walton, Robert W. Lawson (Ed. Houghton Mifflin Company) Isbn : 0395975271
18.06 € / 118.47 FF
With this audio guide, you can learn to identify your favorite birds by their songs and calls alone. Backyard Bird Song includes 28 of the most common backyard birds, such as the American Robin, the Song Sparrow, and the Downy Woodpecker, arranged in groups with similar vocalizations.