Hummingbirds
de Nancy L. Newfield (Ed. Thunder Bay Press (CA)) Isbn : 1571452931
10.34 € / 67.83 FF
Jewel of the avian world, the hummingbird is an amazing combination of beauty and speed. Hummingbird expert Nancy Newfield explores the rich and complex world of this fascinating species. Her engaging text covers every aspect of these tiny and remarkable creatures. Over 120 lavish photos show the hummingbird in all its colorful glory.

Falconry: Care, Captive Breeding and Conservation
de Jemima Parry-Jones (Ed. David & Charles PLC) Isbn : 0715316168
15.38 € / 100.89 FF
Jemima Parry-Jones, director of the National Birds of Prey Centre, has devoted most of her life to working with birds of prey. Her unique insight offers an outstanding contribution to the falconer's bookshelf. Jemima's book, written with vast authority, takes the subject of falconry further than ever before. She explains some of the motives behind the sport, the background to captive breeding, and shows how to care for birds of prey in sickness and in health. In her passionate, uncompromising way she also provides down-to-earth guidance on preventative medicine, rehabilitation of injured wild birds, falconry law and the vital topic of conservation. Following in the footsteps of her famous father, Philip Glasier, Jemima is unrivalled in her dedication to the sport of falconry and the care a...

Audubon : peintre, naturaliste, aventurier
de Yvon Chatelin (Ed. France Empire) Isbn : 2704809267
24.00 € / 157.43 FF
Jean-Jacques Audubon (1785-1851), le plus grand naturaliste ornithologue a consacré sa vie à sa passion pour les oiseaux et la nature. Il est célèbre pour ses magnifiques peintures des Oiseaux d'Amérique. Peintre animalier et écrivain, il eut une vie aventureuse passionnante, parcourant le Nouveau monde à pied.

L'étymologie des noms d'oiseaux : Origine et sens des noms des oiseaux du Paléarctique occidental ( noms scientifiques, noms français et étrangers )
de Pierre Cabard, Bernard Chauvet (Ed. Belin) Isbn : 2701137837
45.00 € / 295.18 FF
Jean Dorst, éminent ornithologue aujourd'hui disparu, avait écrit, dans la préface des précédentes éditions, son “ grand bonheur de consulter ce livre, riche d'une documentation rassemblée avec minutie en faisant appel aux disciplines les plus diverses, de l'ornithologie fondamentale à l'étymologie et à la sémantique. Anecdotes et remarques témoignent de l'intérêt que les Français attachent depuis longtemps à leurs oiseaux. “ Cette nouvelle édition, révisée par Pierre Cabard, est profondément enrichie de nombreuses données inédites, qui doublent le contenu original. Le champ géographique s'élargit à l'ensemble du Paléarctique occidental. Le nombre d'espèces, dont l'étymologie est dévoilée, s'élève à 986, auxquelles s'ajoutent les sous-espèces, les familles et les ordres. Au total, plus de ...

Le canard
de Lisa Magloff (Ed. Langue au chat) Isbn : 2874310484
6.95 € / 45.59 FF
Je suis entré dans la vie sous la forme d'un tout petit oeuf ... Mais comment suis-je devenu cet oiseau aux ailes majestueuses ? Tourne les pages et regarde-moi grandir

Simon et la plume perdue
de Gilles Tibo (Ed. Milan) Isbn : 2841133133
7.93 € / 52.02 FF
Je m'appelle Simon et j'aime les oiseaux. Tous les jours, nous jouons ensemble. Mais à qui appartient cette plume rouge qui virevolte au vent ? Je le demande à tout le monde. Qui saura me répondre ?

Audubon Birds 2004 Calendar
de Inc. National Audubon Society (Ed. Workman Publishing) Isbn : 1579652301
9.52 € / 62.45 FF
It’s a birder’s heaven. With a lush, up-close, full-color photograph on every page, this calendar is like having the world’s most captivating birds alight right on your desktop. Drawing on the extensive knowledge and experience of the National Audubon Society, 365 Birds brings us hundreds of species of shorebirds, birds of prey, songbirds, flightless birds, and more. Glimpse a breeding Gentoo Penguin. The Bronzed Cowbird, a«brood parasite»of the Southwest. Plus the Black-throated Finch from the Falkland Islands, the Common Loon, plovers, waxwings, raptors, and America’s own«firebird,»the Scarlet Tanager. Every day brings a new sighting.

The Puffins Are Back
de Gail Gibbons (Ed. HarperCollins Publishers) Isbn : 0060216034
13.53 € / 88.75 FF
It happens every year, in the spring. After months of living on the open sea, far away from land, puffins return to the rocky coast of Maine. These colorful birds come back to shore for only a short time, to mate and to raise their young.Not too long ago, the arrival of spring brought fewer and fewer puffins back to Maine. So many birds had been hunted for their meat and feathers that the puffin was in danger of dying out.In 1969, scientists from the National Audubon Society worked out a plan...

Whose Bird?: Common Bird Names And The People They Commemorate
de Bo Beolens, Michael Watkins (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 030010359X
31.86 € / 208.99 FF
Is Bonaparte's Gull named after Napoleon Bonaparte ? Is the Pallas' Sandgrouse named for the same individual as the Pallas' Warbler ? This entertaining book provides for the first time a mini-biography of every person after whom a bird has been named in the English vernacular-some 1,400 individuals. Featuring 150 illustrations, Whose Bird ? is arranged in the style of an encyclopedia with entries indexed both by relevant individual and by bird. The book concentrates on the people--heroes, romantics, fanatics, and many others. Entries explain who the people were, when and where they traveled, what else they did and were famous for, with whom they were connected, what they wrote and published, and how birds came to be named after them. Filled with fascinating stories about the lives and time...

Iowa Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583551468
4.74 € / 31.09 FF
Iowa 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.