Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology, Faaborg John

Автор: Lederer, Dr Roger
Название: Birds: ornithology and the great bird artists
ISBN: 0233006079 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780233006079
Издательство: Carlton Books
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Описание: Birds celebrates the heyday of avian illustration in 40 artists` profiles, beginning in the early 1600s and continuing through to contemporary artists.

Автор: Charles H. Warner
Название: Birds, Bones, and Beetles: The Improbable Career and Remarkable Legacy of University of Kansas Naturalist Charles D. Bunker
ISBN: 0700627723 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780700627721
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Every day, in natural history museums all across the country, colonies of dermestid beetles diligently devour the decaying flesh off of animal skeletons that are destined for the museum's specimen collection. That time-saving process was developed and perfected at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum by Charles D. Bunker, a lowly assistant taxidermist who would rise to become the curator of recent vertebrates and who made an indelible mark on his field. That innovative breakthrough serves as a testament to the tenacity of a quietly determined naturalist.Bunker was part of the small team of men who constructed and installed the famous Panorama of North American Mammals, the centerpiece exhibit of the KU Natural History Museum located in Dyche Hall. That iconic building on the KU campus was expressly built to house the collection of mounted animals that impressed the world a decade earlier at the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and World's Fair.Once the panorama was completed, Bunker turned his attention to field collecting. Bunker's field notes provide an accurate, authentic account of several expeditions to collect such specimens as well as a rare view of the extreme hardships of fieldwork in those early days. Perhaps most notable is “Bunk's” 1911 expedition to western Kansas, where he discovered the fossil remains of a forty-five-foot-long sea serpent—later identified as Tylosaurus proriger, an aquatic reptile from the mosasaur genus and the largest example of the species found in North America. In 2014, Tylosaurus was named the marine fossil of the state of Kansas.Birds, Bones, and Beetles tells the story of a man whose passion for learning led to remarkable discoveries, extraordinary exhibits, and the prestigious careers of many students he mentored in the natural sciences.

Автор: Charles H. Warner
Название: Birds, Bones, and Beetles: The Improbable Career and Remarkable Legacy of University of Kansas Naturalist Charles D. Bunker
ISBN: 0700627731 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780700627738
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Tells the story of a man whose passion for learning led to remarkable discoveries, extraordinary exhibits, and the prestigious careers of many students he mentored in the natural sciences.

Автор: Perrin
Название: Parrots Of Africa, Madagascar And The Mascarene Islands
ISBN: 1868145522 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781868145522
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Provides complete coverage of all aspects of the biology of extant African, Malagasy and Mascarene parrots, and reviews our knowledge of extinct and fossil parrots from the region. Particular themes include the behavioural and ecological characteristics of parrots, their species characteristics and conservation biology. Current concepts in avian and conservation biology are also discussed.

Автор: ten Cate Carel
Название: Avian Cognition
ISBN: 1107092388 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107092389
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Birds have remarkable cognitive abilities, often on a par with those of apes and monkeys. This volume describes the full range of avian cognitive abilities, exploring what birds are able to do, how they do it and how this relates to the cognitive abilities of other species, including humans.

Название: Bird migration across the himalayas
ISBN: 1107114713 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107114715
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: This is the first reference work on migratory birds in the Himalayan region. Demonstrating satellite telemetry data on the bird`s exact migratory paths, illustrating the different strategies used to cope with an extremely high mountain barrier, the authors also discuss appropriate measures for the long-term survival of this unique migration system.

Автор: Chavarrнa-Duriaux Liliana
Название: Birds of Nicaragua
ISBN: 1501701584 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781501701580
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Birders in Central America have long known that Nicaragua is one of the best birding locations in the world, and with tourism to the country on the upswing, birders from the rest of the world are now coming to the same conclusion. The largest country in Central America, Nicaragua is home to 763 resident and passage birds, by latest count. Because of its unique topography—the country is relatively flat compared to its mountainous neighbors to the north and south—it forms a geographical barrier of sorts, which means that many birds that originate in North America reach their southernmost point in Nicaragua, while many birds from South America reach their northernmost point in the country. There are few places in the world where you can find both a Roadrunner and a Scarlet Macaw.

Birds of Nicaragua features descriptions and illustrations of all 763 species currently identified in the country, along with information about 44 additional species that are likely to appear in the coming years. Range maps, based on years of field research, are color-coded. Other features include a richly illustrated anatomical features section, a checklist, a visual guide to vultures and raptors in flight, and a quick-find index.

Автор: James M. Richards, Anthony J. Gaston
Название: Birds of Nunavut
ISBN: 0774860243 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780774860246
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Nunavut is a land of islands, encompassing some of the most remote places on Earth. It is also home to some of the world’s most fascinating bird species. Birds of Nunavut is the first complete survey of every species known to occur in the territory. Co-written by a team of eighteen experts, it documents 295 species of birds (of which 145 are known to breed there), presenting a wealth of information on identification, distribution, ecology, behaviour, and conservation. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 colour photographs and 155 maps, this is a visually stunning reference work on the birds that live in and visit Nunavut.

Автор: B.C. Robison
Название: A Haven in the Sun: Five Stories of Bird Life and Its Future on the Texas Coast
ISBN: 1682830632 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682830635
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Nature writer B.C. Robison presents a unique portrayal of birds of the Texas Coast. Through the stories of birds that have a special bond with coastal Texas, Robison shows not only the importance of the Texas Coast to North American bird life but also the intimate dependence of coastal birds on our use of the land.

Автор: Lane, John
Название: Neighborhood hawks
ISBN: 0820354937 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780820354934
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Follows in the tradition of writings from Henry David Thoreau, Terry O`Connor and J.A. Baker, with John Lane using the red-shouldered hawks that live in his neighborhood to explore the concept of "commensalism", the idea that two species can live near each other without harming or benefitting the other.

Автор: Rick Jordan, Mark Moore
Название: A Guide to Macaws as Pet and Aviary Birds: Revised Edition
ISBN: 0958710201 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780958710206
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Selecting Macaws for Breeding or Companion Birds, Housing and Furnishings, Nutrition and Diet, Breeding-Compatible Pairing, Parent-rearing, Artificial Incubation, Handrearing, Chick Development, Mutations, Hybrids, Macaws as Pet and Companion Birds-What Species are Suitable for Your Situation?

Автор: Matthew J Anderson
Название: Flamingos: Behavior, Biology, & Relationship with Humans
ISBN: 1536102369 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781536102369
Издательство: Nova Science
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Описание: The worlds six flamingo species are among the most beautiful and iconic animals on Earth. Indeed, the much beloved flamingo is a popular attraction at zoos around the globe, and has become a cultural phenomenon as well, being displayed proudly on the lawns of many suburban homes as well as being featured prominently in works of literature and art. While their physical characteristics have likely led to their iconic status, when one takes a moment to look beyond their long neck and legs and beautiful plumage, they will soon discover that the flamingos behavioral patterns are equally as impressive and as fascinating as their appearance. Indeed, whether it be their highly gregarious and colonial nature, filter-feeding habits, ritualised group displays, the creches of flamingo chicks, the construction of mud nests, or the answer to the age-old question, Why do flamingos stand on one leg?, flamingo behavior/biology is thoroughly interesting, and at times peculiar. Moreover, our unique relationship with and fascination for the charismatic flamingos are an interesting phenomena in their own rights. This edited volume is devoted to flamingo behavior, biology and their relationships with humans. By thoroughly exploring and considering each of these topics together in one volume, this work is designed to encourage in the reader a greater understanding of and appreciation for these fascinating and iconic birds.