All the Waterbirds: Freshwater
de Jack L. Griggs (Ed. Harper Resource) Isbn : 0062736523
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 lakes, rivers, and freshwater wetlands all across North America. It features : Highly informative entries on more than 100 freshwater bird species. Spectacular, full-color paintings of birds in their natural habitats that set new standards for beauty and accuracy. Tips on where and how to find waterbi...

All the Birds of Prey
de Jack L. Griggs (Ed. Harper Resource) Isbn : 006273654X
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 Birds of Prey tells you everything you need to know about the migrating raptors you'll see at over 1,000 hawk-watching sites across the country. It features: Highly informative entries on 46 species. Spectacular, full-color paintings of birds in their natural habitats that set new standards for beauty and accuracy. A summary of America's most popular hawk-watching sites and ...

Avian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
de Lewis Stevens (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521455103
75.16 € / 493.02 FF
The biology of birds is diverse and frequently differs significantly from other vertebrates. Many birds migrate or fly at high altitudes, while egg-laying and feather production place high demands on nutrient uptake and storage. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of avian biochemistry and molecular biology. It emphasizes the similarities and differences between birds and other vertebrates, concentrating on new developments. The first section deals with protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, its hormonal control and the adaptations that occur in birds. The second covers the avian genome, gene expression, and avian immunology as well as growth and embryological development. Avian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be of interest to all those working on birds, especi...

Barn Owls: Predator-Prey Relationships and Conservation
de Iain Taylor (Ed. Cambridge Univ Pr (Sd)) Isbn : 052139290X
33.41 € / 219.16 FF
The barn owl has an almost global distribution and has lived in close proximity to humans since settlement and farming created the forest clearings needed for hunting and places in which to nest. However, in many countries, barn owl numbers are falling rapidly. This book explores the relationships between barn owls and their prey worldwide, and demonstrates how an understanding of such relationships can help in the conservation of the species. In this comprehensive account, Iain Taylor describes the biology and ecology of this species, including the factors affecting breeding success, and causes of mortality affecting the final recruitment of new birds into the population. He concludes by suggesting ways in which we can manage and conserve this beautiful bird for the future.

Barn Owls: Predator-Prey Relationships and Conservation
de Iain Taylor (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521545870
40.09 € / 262.97 FF
The barn owl has an almost global distribution and has lived in close proximity to humans since settlement and farming created the forest clearings needed for hunting and places in which to nest. However, in many countries, barn owl numbers are falling rapidly. This book explores the relationships between barn owls and their prey worldwide, and demonstrates how an understanding of such relationships can help in the conservation of the species. In this comprehensive account, Iain Taylor describes the biology and ecology of this species, including the factors affecting breeding success, and causes of mortality affecting the final recruitment of new birds into the population. He concludes by suggesting ways in which we can manage and conserve this beautiful bird for the future.

The Backyard Bird Watcher
de George H. Harrison (Ed. Fireside Books) Isbn : 0671663747
10.69 € / 70.12 FF
The Backyard Bird Watcher is the ultimate guide for all who enjoy watching wild birds at their back doors. Richly anecdotal, The Backyard Bird Watcher provides a wealth of practical information and step-by-step, surefire ways to convert any backyard into a first-rate bird sanctuary. Learn how to: set up feeding stations, bird houses, water areas solve pest problems treat sick and injured birds photograph wild birds. The Backyard Bird Watcher offers a month-by-month planning and...

Rosie: My Rufous Hummingbird
de Arnette Heidcamp (Ed. Crown Pub) Isbn : 051770076X
13.36 € / 87.64 FF
The author of A Hummingbird in My House relates another true account of a hummingbird who took winter refuge in her upstate New York house. This time her visitor was a female Rufous hummingbird that was 2,000 miles from its home.

Extraordinary Pigeons
de Stephen Green-Armytage (Ed. HNA Books) Isbn : 0810946300
27.62 € / 181.18 FF
The author and photographer who opened a glorious window into the world of exotic birds with his hugely successful Extraordinary Chickens and its well-received follow-up, Extraordinary Pheasants, continues his startling photographic exploration with another singular and charming book. The striking images in Stephen Green-Armytage's first book showed that«the world of chickens is a world of wonders»(New York Times Book Review). Now this arresting new volume-a look at pigeon breeds from around...

The Auks: Alcidae
de Anthony J. Gaston, Ian L. Jones, Ian Lewington (Ed. Oxford Univ Pr (Txt)) Isbn : 0198540329
70.99 € / 465.66 FF
The auks are marine birds widespread in the cooler parts of northern seas. This book provides descriptions of the major features of the family and an engaging discussion of the adaptive significance of various traits.

Ecology and Management of Neotropical Migratory Birds: A Synthesis and Review of Critical Issues
de Thomas E. Martin (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0195084527
62.22 € / 408.14 FF
The apparent decline in numbers among many species of migratory songbirds is a timely subject in conservation biology, particularly for ornithologists, ecologists, and wildlife managers. This book is an attempt to discuss the problem in full scope. It presents an ambitious, comprehensive assessment of the current status of neotropical migratory birds in the U.S., and the methods and strategies used to conserve migrant populations. Each chapter is an essay reviewing and assessing the trend...