Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

A Sketchbook of Birds
de C. F. Tunnicliffe(Ed. Gollancz) Isbn : 0575035250
10.57 €
The definitive study of the bird - from seabirds to birds of prey - brought to life with stunning illustrations.

Birds of Oregon: A General Reference
de David B. Marshall(Ed. Oregon State University Press) Isbn : 087071497X
61.76 €
The definitive source for Oregon ornithology,«Birds of Oregon»is a comprehensive reference to the 486 bird species now known to occur in the state. It combines what is known today about the population status and distribution of each species with current knowledge on their habitats and life histories.«Birds of Oregon»provides interested citizens with a basic understanding of Oregon's rich bird life and serves as an invaluable reference for birders and wildlife professionals.

The Bat House Builder's Handbook
de Merlin D. Tuttle, Mark Kiser, Selena Kiser(Ed. Bat Conservation International) Isbn : 0974237914
9.46 €
The definitive source for bat house information. Based on research conducted by BCI, it contains the results from the first-of-its-kind study on bat house occupancy. Includes plans, mounting suggestions, tips for experimentation, research findings, frequently asked bat house questions, and information about bats most likely to use bat houses.

Birdwatching in Vermont
de Bryan Pfeiffer, Ted Murin(Ed. University Press of New England) Isbn : 1584651881
21.8 €
The definitive how-to guide to watching and enjoying birds in Vermont including a special section for beginners.

Crows and Jays: A Guide to the Crows, Jays and Magpies of the World
de Steve Madge, Hilary Burn(Ed. Houghton Mifflin (Trade)) Isbn : 039567171X
38 €
The definitive guide to the Corvid tribe--crows, jays, and their relatives--this book shows plumage of each of the 120 species via magnificent color paintings. Madge's authoritative, readable text describes each species in detail: identifying features, voice, habits, habitats, breeding behavior, and more. 32 color plates. 118 maps.

Birds of the Middle East and North Africa
de P. A. D. Hollom, etc.(Ed. A C Black Publishers Ltd) Isbn : 085661047X
18.84 €
The definitive field guide to the birds of the Arab World and beyond, from Morocco to Arabia and Iran. It covers 700 species, with over 350 illustrated in colour and the distribution of 510 shown in species maps.

Sunbirds: A Guide to the Sunbirds, Flowerpeckers, Spiderhunters and Sugarbirds of the World
de Robert A Cheke(Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300089406
61.76 €
The dazzling insect- and nectar-eating sunbirds in Asia and Africa are among the most glamorous of all bird families. This comprehensive book is the first guide to all sunbirds and to three other closely related families: the spiderhunters and flowerpeckers of Asia and the sugarbirds of southern Africa. This guide provides a full account of each species, including a summary of identification criteria, differences between similar species, descriptions of calls and songs, habitat, status, movements, food, habits, and breeding biology. There are also detailed distribution maps and forty-eight beautiful color plates. The illustrations accurately portray both sexes of each species and all major plumage variations, and in many cases depict the 176 species on their typical food plants. Readers wi...

Sylvia Warblers
de Hadoram Shirihai(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691088330
127.56 €
The culmination of more than a decade of work, this is the most complete manual available on the large family of insectivorous passerines, the Old World warblers Sylviidae, native to Israel and other Mediterranean countries. The authors include detailed information on the phylogeny, distribution, ecology, appearance, and behavior of Sylvia warblers. They draw on tremendous experience and expertise to sort out the complex plumage variations of these notoriously stealthy birds, noting coloration changes by distribution, age, and sex. Attention is also given to the wide variation in song among Sylvia. The volume contains an incredible amount of original data, compiled from field studies and meticulous museum research. Importantly, the authors use a novel approach to systematics, resulting in ...

Raptors in Human Landscapes: Adaptations to Built and Cultivated Environments
de David M. Bird(Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 012100130X
87.61 €
The coverage of this fascinating new book is wide ranging, from the impact of human activity on country wide scales to the particular conditions associated with urban, cultivated and industrial landscapes. It examines the various schemes specifically directed towards the provision of artificial nest sites and platforms for raptors across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and elsewhere, and from a broad spectrum of species groups such as the falcons, accipiters, eagles, kites and many others.

Great Horned Owl
de Dwight G. Smith(Ed. Stackpole Books) Isbn : 0811726894
18.96 €
The complete natural history of this popular species, told in straightforward text and illustrated with brilliant color photographs. The Great Horned Owl is a year-round resident over much of the United States and Canada, from dense forests to suburbia and city parks. Special adaptations, hunting and feeding techniques, nest building, growth and development of the young, and aggressive behavior are covered in depth.