Author: Orlando H. Garrido
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9780801486319
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The richness and diversity of Cuban birdlife features 354 recorded species that represent 20 orders and 60 families. The 21 living endemic species include the charming Cuban Tody, the striking and elegant Cuban Trogon (the national bird), the colorful Cuban Green Woodpecker, and the smallest of all birds, the Bee Hummingbird. This compact and portable field reference will help Cubans, visitors from abroad, and bird enthusiasts identify and enjoy the island's avifauna. The 51 color plates and 662 images accurately illustrate male, female, and juvenile plumages (in some cases for the first time). Many migratory species are depicted in both winter and breeding colors, providing a glimpse of many common North American birds as they appear when away from northern surroundings. In the comprehensive Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba Orlando H. Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell share their vast wealth of knowledge about birds--and habitats--that are too little known. Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba contains: * Species accounts including habitat descriptions, similar species, range, status, nesting and feeding habits, and vocalizations.* Checklists of endemic species and subspecies.* Background on the geography, climate, geology, paleontology, and natural history of Cuba.*144 maps that show regional boundaries and vegetative habitats as well as the local distribution of each species.
Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba
Author: Orlando H. Garrido
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9780801486319
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The richness and diversity of Cuban birdlife features 354 recorded species that represent 20 orders and 60 families. The 21 living endemic species include the charming Cuban Tody, the striking and elegant Cuban Trogon (the national bird), the colorful Cuban Green Woodpecker, and the smallest of all birds, the Bee Hummingbird. This compact and portable field reference will help Cubans, visitors from abroad, and bird enthusiasts identify and enjoy the island's avifauna. The 51 color plates and 662 images accurately illustrate male, female, and juvenile plumages (in some cases for the first time). Many migratory species are depicted in both winter and breeding colors, providing a glimpse of many common North American birds as they appear when away from northern surroundings. In the comprehensive Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba Orlando H. Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell share their vast wealth of knowledge about birds--and habitats--that are too little known. Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba contains: * Species accounts including habitat descriptions, similar species, range, status, nesting and feeding habits, and vocalizations.* Checklists of endemic species and subspecies.* Background on the geography, climate, geology, paleontology, and natural history of Cuba.*144 maps that show regional boundaries and vegetative habitats as well as the local distribution of each species.
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9780801486319
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The richness and diversity of Cuban birdlife features 354 recorded species that represent 20 orders and 60 families. The 21 living endemic species include the charming Cuban Tody, the striking and elegant Cuban Trogon (the national bird), the colorful Cuban Green Woodpecker, and the smallest of all birds, the Bee Hummingbird. This compact and portable field reference will help Cubans, visitors from abroad, and bird enthusiasts identify and enjoy the island's avifauna. The 51 color plates and 662 images accurately illustrate male, female, and juvenile plumages (in some cases for the first time). Many migratory species are depicted in both winter and breeding colors, providing a glimpse of many common North American birds as they appear when away from northern surroundings. In the comprehensive Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba Orlando H. Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell share their vast wealth of knowledge about birds--and habitats--that are too little known. Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba contains: * Species accounts including habitat descriptions, similar species, range, status, nesting and feeding habits, and vocalizations.* Checklists of endemic species and subspecies.* Background on the geography, climate, geology, paleontology, and natural history of Cuba.*144 maps that show regional boundaries and vegetative habitats as well as the local distribution of each species.
The Birds of Cuba
Author: Arturo Kirkconnell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780952288671
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780952288671
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Endemic Birds of Cuba
Author: Nils Navarro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990941910
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Unique field guide to Cuba's endemic birds, with the goal of increasing awareness of his country's birds and their environment.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990941910
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Unique field guide to Cuba's endemic birds, with the goal of increasing awareness of his country's birds and their environment.
The Real James Bond
Author: Jim Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764359026
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated biography of the ornithologist James Bond, the author of the book Birds of the West Indies and the namesake of Ian Fleming's fictional British spy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764359026
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated biography of the ornithologist James Bond, the author of the book Birds of the West Indies and the namesake of Ian Fleming's fictional British spy.
Birds of Central America
Author: Andrew C. Vallely
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691184151
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691184151
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species
A Birdwatchers' Guide to Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Caymans
Author: Guy M. Kirwan
Publisher: Prion (Bird Watcher's Guides)
ISBN: 9781871104127
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises fivegroups of islands and six countries. From Cuba, with about 360species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, theGreater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species and thistotal contains more than 100 single island endemics and many morerestricted range species making these islands a very attractiveproposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have detailsof location, birding strategy, accommodation and, of course, thebirds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanyingmaps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen ineach country, and the selective list helps to target the bestplaces to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites,the authors have also tried to include some locations close tomain holiday centres used by birders with families.
Publisher: Prion (Bird Watcher's Guides)
ISBN: 9781871104127
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises fivegroups of islands and six countries. From Cuba, with about 360species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, theGreater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species and thistotal contains more than 100 single island endemics and many morerestricted range species making these islands a very attractiveproposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have detailsof location, birding strategy, accommodation and, of course, thebirds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanyingmaps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen ineach country, and the selective list helps to target the bestplaces to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites,the authors have also tried to include some locations close tomain holiday centres used by birders with families.
Oceanic Birds of the World
Author: Steve N. G. Howell
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691175012
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691175012
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more
National Geographic Complete Birds of North America
Author: Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Natural Cuba Natural
Author: Alfonso Silva Lee
Publisher: Panagaea Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"This is the first publication to extensively document the natural history of the Caribbean's largest, most diverse tropical island and archipelago. Cuba's remarkable number of endemic species - including the world's smallest bird, the bee hummingbird, minute frogs and boas, magnificent painted land snails, rare butterflies and orchids - contribute to the importance and beauty of Cuba and her rich fauna and flora depicted here."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Publisher: Panagaea Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"This is the first publication to extensively document the natural history of the Caribbean's largest, most diverse tropical island and archipelago. Cuba's remarkable number of endemic species - including the world's smallest bird, the bee hummingbird, minute frogs and boas, magnificent painted land snails, rare butterflies and orchids - contribute to the importance and beauty of Cuba and her rich fauna and flora depicted here."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands
Author: Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408123649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408123649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.