Birds of Prey in the American West: Photographs by Tom Vezo ; Text by Richard L. Glinski
de Tom Vezo, Richard L. Glinski, Tom Vezd (Ed. Rio Nuevo Publishers) Isbn : 1887896384
19.16 € / 125.68 FF
The American West boasts the greatest variety of birds of prey in North America. In Birds of Prey in the American West acclaimed photographer Tom Vezo and raptor expert Clay Sutton celebrate the power and majesty of these remarkable creatures which include several that have been brought back from the brink of extinction and others that continue to be threatened by loss of fragile habitat. Vezo's extraordinary photographs and Sutton's authoritative text depict and describe more than 35 species of eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls indigenous to the West. They also share their personal experiences searching for these captivating birds in the wild, and include a recommended list of prime birding locations in parks and wildlife refuges. 80 color photographs.

Hummingbirds of the American West
de Lynn Hassler Kaufman, Karshner Kaufman (Ed. Rio Nuevo Publishers) Isbn : 1887896279
10.81 € / 70.91 FF
The American Southwest offers prime habitat for hummingbirds. Indeed, of the sixteen species of hummingbirds resident in North America, all but one either nest in or migrate through the region. In Hummingbirds of the American West, birding authority Lynn Hassler Kaufman describes in detail the field marks, behavioral characteristics, and habitat requirements of each species. Extraordinary color photographs also capture these fascinating birds in flight, feeding, and nesting. Hummingbirds of the American West identifies prime locations in the deserts and«sky island»mountain ranges of the American Southwest where avid birders are most likely to encounter these remarkable creatures. For resident bird lovers who also have a green thumb, Lynn Hassler Kaufman describes how to create a«hummingbir...

Birds of the American Southwest
de Lynn Hassler Kaufman (Ed. Rio Nuevo Publishers) Isbn : 1887896244
10.81 € / 70.91 FF
The American Southwest boasts a greater variety of bird species than can be found anywhere else in North America. This makes the region a mecca for serious and casual bird lovers alike. In Birds of the American Southwest, noted authority and author Lynn Hassler Kaufman describes and depicts, in full color photographs, more than eighty-five key bird species, including several which are threatened or endangered. This indispensable field guide describes in detail the habitat, field marks, and characteristic behaviors for each species. Birds of the American Southwest also provides birders with useful tips on where to find and observe them in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts and«sky island»mountain ranges of southern Arizona and New Mexico.

The American Robin
de Roland H. Wauer (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292791232
14.99 € / 98.33 FF
The American Robin is North America's most widespread songbird, with a range extending from Alaska, Canada, and Newfoundland to the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala. Its ruddy red breast and cheerful song have also made it one of our most beloved birds--as American as apple pie, as familiar a harbinger of spring as the first daffodil. Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin have chosen the American Robin as their state bird, while a pair of robins grace the Canadian two dollar bill. In this book,...

The American Bird Conservancy Guide to 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the United States: Key Sites for Birds and Birding in All 50 States
de Bird Conservancy American (Ed. Random House Trade) Isbn : 0812970365
21.67 € / 142.15 FF
The American Bird Conservancy Guide to the 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the United States offers both bird enthusiasts and conservationists specialized information never before compiled in a single comprehensive volume.This expert resource organizes the United States into 36 ornithologically distinct bird regions, then identifies and describes the 500 sites within these regions. Each site entry includes ornithological highlights, ownership information, a description of habitats and land use,...

Bird Migration
de Thomas Alerstam (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521448220
40.09 € / 262.97 FF
The aim of this book is to give a general overview of the whole subject of bird migration. After a chapter describing the Earth's climate and ecosystem, the book is divided into three main sections. The first presents the life histories and migratory habits of nine different ecological categories of birds. The second section deals with the course and timing of the flight journeys, flight behavior, fuel economy, flocking, and the hazards from disorientation and predation. The final section covers the ways that birds navigate and shows that this process is still by no means fully understood.

Birds of Thailand
de Craig Robson (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691007012
21.46 € / 140.77 FF
Thailand is the mecca of birding in Southeast Asia. It's convenient to get to and get around, and its birdlife is wondrously diverse, exotic, and plentiful. With Birds of Thailand, Craig Robson and fourteen leading illustrators give us the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and concise field guide to this magnificent country's rich avifaunal heritage in recent years, covering the more than 950 species recorded as of early in the new millennium.Facing each of the 128 striking, full-color plates are...

Birds of Thailand
de Craig Robson (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691007004
42.58 € / 279.31 FF
Thailand is the mecca of birding in Southeast Asia. It's convenient to get to and get around, and its birdlife is wondrously diverse, exotic, and plentiful. With Birds of Thailand, Craig Robson and fourteen leading illustrators give us the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and concise field guide to this magnificent country's rich avifaunal heritage in recent years, covering the more than 950 species recorded as of early in the new millennium.Facing each of the 128 striking, full-color plates are species accounts accompanied by maps for each, illustrating precise distribution within Thailand. The accurate text covers identification, voice, habitat, behavior, range, status, and breeding for all species and subspecies. Illustrations and entries on a number of species recorded only quite recent...

Texas Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583551182
4.97 € / 32.6 FF
Texas Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

Terns of Europe and North America
de Klaus Malling Olsen, Hans Larsson (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691043876
54.29 € / 356.12 FF
Terns are elegant sea and marshland birds that live throughout the world. In Europe and North America a total of twenty-three species is represented, all of which are dealt with in this book. The variations among the species and their subspecies is great, and identification is therefore often highly problematic. Terns are long-distance migrants and can be seen regularly on passage between their normal breeding and wintering areas.Klaus Malling Olsen devotes much attention to the immature and...