Birds of Texas
de Fred J., III Alsop, DK Publishing (Ed. DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)) Isbn : 0789483882
18.32 € / 120.17 FF
The most comprehensive series of field guides to North American birds ever. This impressive collection highlights birds from all regions of the United States including localized areas such as the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest and New England. Whether birding in the foothills of New England, the prairies of the Midwest, or the beaches of Florida, Smithsonian Handbooks are the most comprehensive field guides to North American birds on the market. Looking for the Great Blue Heron or the Piping Plover while visiting the Great Lakes ? Desperate to find the rare Long Billed Curlew or the Marbled Godwit during a hike in the Cascade Mountains ? There's no need to look any further ! Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, these amazing guides are an absolute staple for any bi...

Owls
de Floyd Scholz (Ed. Stackpole Books) Isbn : 0811710211
63.72 € / 417.98 FF
The most complete collection of visual reference material on North American owls including over 700 stunning photos of 16 species of owls. Physical features offer insight into hunting, feeding, flying, and communication. Renowned carver Floyd Scholz presents the much anticipated follow-up to his best-selling Birds of Prey. In this new book, hundreds of stunning full-color photos and useful line drawings offer detailed studies of 16 species of owls-from the tiny Elf Owl to the impressive Great Horned Owl. All are illustrated in full detail, with focus on body and wing design, plumage patterns, flight characteristics, and predatory behavior. Also includes a section on carving and painting techniques and a gallery of Floyd Scholz's finished carvings. A must-have reference for carvers, artists...

The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds
de Mark W. Lockwood, Brush Freeman (Ed. Texas A & M University Press) Isbn : 1585442844
19.87 € / 130.34 FF
The most ambitious edition yet of the Texas Ornithological Society checklist of Texas birds now includes range maps and color photographs of the birds much of the world comes to Texas to see. Based on the work of the Texas Bird Records Committee over almost three decades, The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds provides authoritative annotations on the abundance, status, and distribution of all species encountered in Texas ; lists rare, introduced, and hypothetical species in the appendices ; and offers a...

Birds of the Gulf Coast
de William R. Fontenot (Ed. Louisiana State University Press) Isbn : 0807127248
31.82 € / 208.73 FF
The moist, sultry northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico hosts a remarkably diverse bird community of more then three hundred species. Waders and seabirds, waterfowl, hummingbirds, warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers, larks, blackbirds, sparrows, and finches all thrive in the various ecosystems of the Gulf Coast and swirl in and out with the seasons. Featuring 170 color photographs by nature photographer Brian K. Miller and essays by natural history expert William R. Fontenot, Birds of the Gulf Coast depicts the mystery and majesty of these beautiful creatures and highlights the importance of the region to the bird's conservation. Fontenot introduces the conditions peculiar to each season on the temperate Gulf Coast, and Miller's images are arranged by the calendar. The waterfowl, raptors, and sea...

Geographical Variation in Waders
de Meinte Engelmoer, Cees S. Roselaar (Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers) Isbn : 0792350200
86.46 € / 567.14 FF
The migratory habits and migration schedules of waders can better be understood by analysing their measurements. Therefore, we need a clear characterization of breeding populations and the proper statistical tools. In this book the morphometrical variation of the following species was studied with multivariate statistics: Ringed Plover, Semipalmated Plover, Eurasian Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Red Knot, Sanderling, Curlew Sandpiper, Purple Sandpiper, Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed...

Birds of the Mediterranean
de Paul Sterry (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300103603
23.10 € / 151.53 FF
The Mediterranean is remarkably rich with birds, not only because of the great diversity of habitats in the region but also because it provides the main flyway for most migrant breeding species of northern Europe. This stunning new photoguide encompasses all species of birds, including seabirds, found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and in the adjacent areas with a Mediterranean climate. Featuring nearly 1,000 beautiful color photographs, many of which were taken for this volume, the book presents illustrations and concise accounts of each species. The pocket-sized photoguide is convenient, up-to-date, and accurate. Through the extensive use of digital software to enhance the photographs, the book enables readers to compare similar species easily and to view far more pluma...

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Concise Edition
de David Snow, Robert Gillmor (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 019854099X
61.58 € / 403.94 FF
The massive nine-volume Birds of the Western Palearctic is the standard ornithological reference for the birds of north-west Europe. This new concise version retains the essential information in a fraction of the space and much-reduced cost. Additionally, more than 230 magnificent new color plates have been specially commissioned for this edition to illustrate newly added species or to replace earlier paintings. The Concise BWP is an essential reference book for all who are interested in the birds of Europe.

Eagles
de Rebecca L. Grambo (Ed. Voyageur Press (MN)) Isbn : 0896583635
14.30 € / 93.8 FF
The majestic and powerful eagle is a symbol of freedom. So it's no wonder the long-endangered eagle is one of the most popular birds throughout North America. With superb four-color photography and concise text, Eagles is a compelling general introduction to the natural history of eagles of the world. It focuses on eagles of North America and Europe, with a special emphasis on bald and golden eagles. No nature lover's collection is complete without Eagles. For fans of eagles, and natural history buffs ages 10 . Also recommended: Eagles: Masters of the Sky, Raptors, Swans, Loons, Loons: Song of the Wild.

The Magpies: The Ecology and Behaviour of Black-Billed and Yellow-Billed Magpies
de Tim R. Birkhead (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0856610674
35.52 € / 233 FF
The last decade or so has seen a number of field studies, in Europe and the States, into the intricacies of the magpie way of life. The author has studied both species of magpie in Europe and the United States, and provides, in this text, an account of their ecology and behaviour. He covers all aspects of their lives - from marital relationships, food hoarding behaviour, longevity and survival, to nesting behaviour, breeding success, and their controversial relationship with man.«Here is as fine a guide to understanding the behaviour of a wild bird as I can recall reading and from it the general birdwatcher will gain real insight into what local magpies are up to, especially in the breeding season...here is meticulous reviewing, heavily bolstered with the fruits of Birkhead's own scientifi...

The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland: 1875-1900
de Simon Holloway (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0856610941
37.43 € / 245.52 FF
The landscape of Britain has been irreversibly changed over the last century. Modern agriculture, urban expansion, industry and transport have all left their mark, altering the face of the countryside forever. Shifting with the changing scene, the fortunes of Britain and Ireland's bird populations have fluctuated dramatically over the years. As current farming practices have evolved, the natural habitats and breeding patterns of many species have been disrupted. Urban and industrial growth has brought with it the pressures of new land use, pesticides, pollution and human interference. The activities of sportsmen, collectors and farmers have also taken their toll over the years. The new Poyser title The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland 1875-1900 is a fascinating boo...