Watching Wildlife Central America (en anglais)
de Lonely Planet (Ed. Lonely Planet) Isbn : 1864500344
23.00 € / 150.87 FF
From toucans to tapirs and jaguars tojacamars, this innovative all-in-one guide will help you to find and identify Central America's amazing wildlife. 'Don't go on safari without it' NewScientist Where ? - discover what's there and where to find it - pinpoint directions and inside tips for Central America's top destinations - 20 color maps, including all the best birdwatching parks What ? - hundreds of color wildlife photos show you what's what - easy-to-read background information on animal behavior and ecology How ? - the lowdown on planning, itineraries, techniques and equipment - expert advice on watching birds, sea turtles and whales

The Ecotraveller's Wildlife Guide Peru
de Pearson, Beletsky (Ed. Academic Press Inc) Isbn : 0125480652
23.86 € / 156.51 FF
From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru and to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern u, ecotravellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. This book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals - the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have a constant companion on your j...

Birds of Northern India
de Richard Grimmett, Tim Inskipp (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691117381
25.68 € / 168.45 FF
From the wet evergreen forests and alpine peaks of the Himalayas, to the Thar Desert and the vast wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural habitats that stretch to New Delhi and beyond, northern India is a diverse and welcoming paradise for birders and ecotourists. This field guide provides a concise, fully illustrated introduction to the region's known species.Species that occur regularly are illustrated on 120 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India. Just a few of the most spectacular or very big birds include the Himalayan Snowcock, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Crested Kingfisher, Blue-Bearded Bee-eater, and Chestnut-winged Cuckoo. The illustrations show distinctive sexual and racial variations whenever possible, as well as immature plumages. Succinct en...

Birds of Nepal
de Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691070482
25.68 € / 168.45 FF
From the streets of Kathmandu to the breathtaking Himalayas, Nepal is an extraordinary destination for ecotourists. This field guide provides an unrivaled introduction to the diverse birdlife of the region.Featuring more than 100 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India, the guide depicts all the known species that occur regularly in Nepal as well as vagrants. The succinct text on the facing pages covers identification, voice, and distribution. This compact field guide is...

Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives
de Richard Grimmett (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691049106
25.05 € / 164.32 FF
From the snowcapped Himalayas and the Indus valley, to the Ganges delta and the Sri Lankan forests, the Indian subcontinent is home to 13 of the world's species of birds and thousands of birders and ecotourists flock to the area every year. This field guide will be indispensable to those who wish to find and identify the many species of avifauna of the Indian subcontinent and environs.Featuring more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India, it depicts all the known species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. It contains hundreds of range maps and the succinct text on the facing pages covers identification, vo...

Ravensong: A Natural And Faulous History Of Revens And Crows
de Catharine Fehr-Elston, Catherine Feher-Elston (Ed. Jeremy P. Tarcher) Isbn : 1585423572
12.71 € / 83.37 FF
From the raven's role as trickster in Native American religion to its capacity to captivate ornithologists and biologists, the raven is an archetype in myth, dream, song, and ritual. In this beautifully illustrated study, Catherine Feher-Elston looks at ravens and crows in the contexts of Native American folklore, history, and science. Through interviews with Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest and other native peoples, and drawing on the most recent ornithological research, Feher-Elston offers a well-rounded consideration of this enigmatic species, bringing to light its roles as messenger, symbol, harbinger, and totem.

Birding in the American West: A Handbook
de Kevin J Zimmer (Ed. Cornell University Press) Isbn : 080143257X
50.94 € / 334.14 FF
From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders. Birding in the American West: A Handbook tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to...

Birding in the American West: A Handbook
de Kevin J Zimmer (Ed. Cornell University Press) Isbn : 080148328X
24.28 € / 159.27 FF
From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders. Birding in the American West: A Handbook tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to...

Birds of the Northwestern National Parks: A Birder's Perspective
de Roland H. Wauer (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 029279133X
15.09 € / 98.98 FF
From the bald eagle to the pileated woodpecker, the varied and abundant birdlife of the northwestern national parks is as impressive as the parks' dramatic scenery. To help both beginning and advanced birders make the most of their visits to these parks, Roland Wauer has written this finding guide, which introduces the most common birds and the most likely places to see them. The book opens with practical advice on getting started in birding--choosing binoculars, bird identification, proper field techniques, etc. Then after a concise discussion of the national parks as«islands»of bird habitat, the succeeding chapters fully describe each park, including its plant and animal communities and the facilities and interpretive activities available to visitors. Wauer takes readers on«walks»through...

The Complete Backyard Birdwatcher's Home Companion
de Donald S. Heintzelman (Ed. TAB Books Inc) Isbn : 0071345205
17.49 € / 114.73 FF
From one of America's pre-eminent ornithologists and nature photographers, here is everything a beginning birdwatcher needs to create a haven for birds in the backyard. From choosing binoculars and field guides to creating a garden birds will love, The Complete Backyard Birdwatcher's Home Companion is the complete guide for any birder in North America. Donald Heintzelman first covers the basics--equipment and identification--and then shows how to attract and sustain birds in the backyard through the use of gardening, landscaping, feeders, baths, and birdhouses. Three model backyard landscapes are illustrated in full-color spreads, and quick-reference charts identify matches between plants and the birds that use them. The Companion also includes a detailed resource section that includes bir...