Atlas of Breeding Birds in Bulgaria [English / Bulgarian]
The Atlas of Breeding Birds in Bulgaria is the first ever publication of its kind for this country and contains the most complete information about the breeding bird fauna in the country. Based on standard methodology, it covers virtually all 1240 10x10 km squares on the territory of Bulgaria for the period 1996-2005. 297 species accounts are presented, with a black-and-white drawing, and information on status, population size, distribution, habitat, altitude range, and distribution map.The Atla...
This is the definitive book on the seabirds of the world. It covers virtually all the known species, including sea ducks, loons, and grebes. Each species is beautifully illustrated in color, with different plumages, postures, and views shown to provide visual information not previously available in any book. The clearly written species descriptions include every detail needed for precise identification: plumage (adult breeding, adult nonbreeding, subadult, immature, and juvenile), flight habits...
Ostrich
The ostrich is a relatively new agricultural animal in many parts of the world and even in South Africa it was domesticated only a little over a century ago. Recently however there has been a huge growth in interest in ostrich farming, and production of ostriches for low-fat meat and leather is now a reality in many parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive volume to review the world scientific literature on ostrich biology, production and health:Written by leading authors from So...
Australian Parrots - Their Habits in the Field and Aviary
by Neville W. Cayley
Eagles are among the most impressive hunters of the animal world. Their predatory prowess and flying skills have imbued them with a romance and mystique that runs deep in our culture and has elevated them to emblems of freedom and power across the globe. At the same time, however, people have long seen eagles as competitors. Reviled by farmers and gamekeepers as snatchers of livestock, many species have been driven into decline by persecution and disturbance. Two species of eagle occur in Brita...
Foreign Finches in Captivity (2nd Edition Reprint)
by Arthur G Butler
One of the world's top birding destinations, this Caribbean island is home to 354 recorded species including 21 endemics; the charming Cuban tody, the elegant Cuban trogon and the world's smallest bird, the bee hummingbird. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and...
Where to Watch Birds in Wales (Where to Watch Birds)
by David Saunders
This is an updated text on birdwatching in Wales where the wide range of habitats - coast, islands, reservoirs, lakes, woodlands, marshes and uplands - offer the chance to see a good diversity of species. Coverage of 55 major sites is given with detailed maps for access. The author was the first warden of Skomer Island between 1960 and 1966 and is currently Honorary Warden for the RSPB of Grassholm Island. He was the organiser of Operation Seafarer the first national seabird census (1968-1971).
Goose Damage and Management Workshop (Research and Survey in Nature Conservation, #33)
by M. Owen
Guidelines for Successful Gamebird and Songbird Feeding
by Carlos Sanchez-Garcia and Francis Buner
Multi-ethnic Bird Guide of the Subantarctic Forests of South America
by Ricardo Rozzi
In this unique book Ricardo Rozzi and his collaborators present a cultural ethnography and an illustrated guide to the forest birds of southern Chile and Argentina. Included are entries on fifty bird species, among them the Magellanic Woodpecker, Rufous-Legged Owl, Ringed Kingfisher, Buff-Necked Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, and Andean Condor. Each bird is named in Yahgan, Mapudungun, Spanish, English, and scientific nomenclature, followed by a description, full color photographs, the bird's distribu...
The first ornithological field guide covering the vast chain of the Indonesian archipelago, with over 2,500 illustrations, describes all 1,417 bird species known to occur in the region, including 601 endemics, 98 vagrants, eight introduced species and 18 species yet to be formally described. Together these represent over 13% of global bird diversity. In addition, all subspecies from the region are described.The guide fully encompasses the biogeographic regions of the Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Bor...
The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of BC's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. For the first time...
Where to Watch Birds in Scotland (Where to Watch Birds)
by Mike Madders and Julia Welstead
This bird-finding guide is a reference to the best birding sites of Scotland. Each site is described in terms of the nature of the habitat, the species likely to be observed, the recommended timings for visits to get the best from the site, and a calendar showing which species are found in the various seasons. The site accounts also mention other interesting wildlife that may be encountered - for example, Scotland is home to some of Britain's most enigmatic mammal species.
Finches and Sparrows (Helm Identification Guides)
by Peter Clement, Alan Harris, and John Davies
Among the most familiar and colorful of birds, finches and sparrows occupy almost every type of habitat throughout the world--from the environs of the Dead Sea to agricultural lowlands to the tops of the Himalayas. However, no comprehensive single-volume treatment of these families has appeared until now. "Finches and Sparrows, " which combines nearly 950 color portraits with detailed descriptions of every species, is an easy-to-use identification guide for birdwatchers, conservationists, and or...
Avian Immunology in Progress
In this beautiful book, James Duncan explores the behavior and lifecycle of the elusive owl, including courtship, nesting, and the unique adaptations for nocturnal life and predation that make this group of birds such stealthy hunters. Showcasing stunning full-color photographs from around the world, this book touches on a diverse array of the world's 200+ owl species, from the beautiful and highly recognizable Snowy Owl, which thrives on the freezing Arctic tundra, to the secretive and rare For...
Bird Talk begins by defining the wide variety of ways birds communicate, using songs, calls, plumes and dances. The variety of communication uses are outlined, and the way that birds detect and receive signals. Birds have keen eyesight, and see a broader colour spectrum than the human eye to include UV light, so that plumage pattern and use on its own or in combination with dancing and strutting can convey a wealth of information. Birds communicate to defend their territory and to attract ma...
List of Birds That Have Been Observed in the State of North Dakota