Chickadees, Tits, Nuthatches & Treecreepers
de Simon Harrap, David Quinn (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691010838
62.64 € / 410.89 FF
The chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, and treecreepers include some of the best-known birds in the world. They also number among them some species so rare that they have been seen by only a handful of birdwatchers. This is the first guide to cover all of these families across the globe. The comprehensive text provides extensive information about each species, including identification, description, vocalizations, geographical distribution and variation, habits, habitats, breeding biology, and relationships. Beautifully drawn full-color plates detail all of the species, and the book includes over 100 color maps and additional line drawings. This is the only guide of its kind. It covers the many members of these popular bird families, which count among them chickadees, titmice, penduline tits,...

Loons
de Aubrey Lang, Wayne Lynch (Ed. Thunder Bay Press (CA)) Isbn : 1571452419
13.35 € / 87.57 FF
The call of the loon has captivated people's imagination for centuries. From its prehistoric evolution and mythical ancestry to its precarious existence today in water habitats fed by acid rain, the loon is a survivor, a creature for our time. This informative text covers the full range of loon species, from common loons to red-throated loons to the loons of the Arctic and Pacific, with over 120 full color photos.

Fairy-Wrens and Grasswrens: Maluridae
de Ian Rowley, Eleanor Russell (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198546904
62.64 € / 410.89 FF
The brilliant plumage, jaunty gait, and acceptance of man-made suburban gardens as a suitable habitat make fairy-wrens a favorite with anyone lucky enough to see them. This book is the culmination of forty years of field studies by the author. All species are illustrated in color in superb plates specially commissioned for this volume.

Ratites and Tinamous: Tinamidae, Rheidae, Dromaiidae, Casuariidae, Apterygidae, Struthionidae
de Stephen Davies, S. J. J. F. Davies (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198549962
125.23 € / 821.45 FF
The book contains a complete description of the natural history and biology of the Ratites and Tinamous - the group of flightless birds that includes ostriches, emus, cassowaries and kiwis. Each species is treated in turn, with seven general introductory chapters and full colour illustrations of all 55 species, as well as over 50 line drawings. The author has spent 25 years research on the ratites and has drawn together the extensive and often inaccessible literature on thegroups.

Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East
de R. F. Porter, P. Schiermacker-Hansen, S. Christens (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0856610763
46.09 € / 302.33 FF
The Birds of the Middle East is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise texts giving full details of the plumage and voice of all recognizable forms. Distributed maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with details of each species status and...

Birds Of The Middle East
de R. F. Porter (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691121044
29.26 € / 191.93 FF
The Birds of the Middle East is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise texts giving full details of the plumage and voice of all recognizable forms. Distributed maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with details of each species status and preferred habitat. Four artists have prepared a magnificent set of specially commissioned plates that show all the forms described in full color. The authors have extensive ornithological experience in the Middle East spanning over thirty years of research into the identification, biology, and conse...

The Birds of Sulawesi
de Derek Holmes (Ed. Oxford Univ Pr) Isbn : 9835600058
28.81 € / 188.98 FF
The birds of Sulawesi are unique. In fact, nearly 100 species are found nowhere else in the world, making this area a magnet for bird-watchers. This is the first illustrated book for birds of Sulawesi, providing a thorough introduction for professional and amateur ornithologists. Non-technicaldescriptions and 142 color illustrations enable readers to identify the most representative birds of the region, and they familiarize the reader with the full variety of birds, their distinguishing features...

The Birds of Prey of Australia: A Field Guide to Australian Raptors
de Stephen Debus (Ed. Oxford Univ Pr (T)) Isbn : 0195506243
12.24 € / 80.29 FF
The Birds of Prey of Australia is a comprehensive guide to the wide variety of raptors indigenous to Australia. Included in this easy to use field guide are some of the most spectacular birds found anywhere in the world: eagles, falcons, goshawks, and harriers all feature prominently in this fully illustrated book. Written with both amateur bird watchers and professional ornithologists in mind, Stephen Debus highlights many unique, notable raptors, including those most at risk. Like its...

The Bird Lover's Backyard Handbook
de Jan Mahnken, Hugh Wiberg, Rene Laubach (Ed. Thunder Bay Press (CA)) Isbn : 1592230059
16.69 € / 109.48 FF
The bird lover can attract hummingbirds to the garden or bluebirds to a nesting box with this colorful guidebook to understanding backyard birds. With over 275 full color illustrations and photos, including beautiful, detailed paintings, The Bird Lover's Backyard Handbook features a reference section with closeups of more than 135 species and their feeding and nesting habits. Also included is a list of birds most likely to handfeed and tips on how to take close-up photographs of birds on the hand. This guide also shows how to attract and house some of North America's most fascinating cavity nesters.

All the Waterbirds: Atlantic and Gulf Coast
de Jack L. Griggs (Ed. Harper Resource) Isbn : 0062736531
6.64 € / 43.56 FF
The Bird Guides for Nature Enthusiasts American Bird Conservancy Compact Guides focus on the birds that can be observed at specific sites. With illustrations by American's finest bird artists, a handy, pocket-sized format and a groundbreaking organization system derived from the definitive North American bird guide, ABC's All the Birds of North America, they are simply the most useful bird guides available. All The Waterbirds tells you everything you need to know about the birds you'll see at the beach and at bays, harbors and nature preserves along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. It features : Highly informative entries on more than 100 coastal waterbird species. Spectacular, full-color paintings of birds in their natural habitats that set new standards for beauty and accuracy. Tips on wher...