Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395670675
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The bestselling guide to hawks is now completely revised and in full color, with 40 color plates and 140 color photos. Up-to-date maps show ranges for each season, and the text covers all 39 diurnal raptors seen in North America.
Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781647555573
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Identify raptors of the northeastern United States with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by group and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, raptor identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide features 30 species--every type of raptor found in the region. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, owls, and vultures. When you see a bird of prey, you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide for your next birding adventure--to help ensure that you positively identify the raptors you see in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, DC. Inside you'll find: Only Northeastern raptors: every species found in the region Simple organization: identify species by group and then by size Quick-compare section: sketches, silhouettes, and photos for side-by-side comparisons Stan's Notes: naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: crisp, stunning images
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781647555573
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Identify raptors of the northeastern United States with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by group and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, raptor identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide features 30 species--every type of raptor found in the region. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, owls, and vultures. When you see a bird of prey, you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide for your next birding adventure--to help ensure that you positively identify the raptors you see in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, DC. Inside you'll find: Only Northeastern raptors: every species found in the region Simple organization: identify species by group and then by size Quick-compare section: sketches, silhouettes, and photos for side-by-side comparisons Stan's Notes: naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: crisp, stunning images
A Field Guide to Hawks of North America
Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395670675
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The bestselling guide to hawks is now completely revised and in full color, with 40 color plates and 140 color photos. Up-to-date maps show ranges for each season, and the text covers all 39 diurnal raptors seen in North America.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395670675
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The bestselling guide to hawks is now completely revised and in full color, with 40 color plates and 140 color photos. Up-to-date maps show ranges for each season, and the text covers all 39 diurnal raptors seen in North America.
Birds of Prey of the Midwest
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591933984
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At the cabin or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling field guides and featuring only Midwest birds of prey, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few raptors at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591933984
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At the cabin or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling field guides and featuring only Midwest birds of prey, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few raptors at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
Author: Matt Kracht
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Birds of Northern California
Author: David Fix
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986786273
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986786273
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.
Wildlife of Pennsylvania
Author: Charles Fergus
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081174406X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081174406X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style.
Parrots of the World
Author: Joseph M. Forshaw
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400836204
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The world’s parrots in one convenient field guide From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world—and among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400836204
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The world’s parrots in one convenient field guide From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world—and among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild
Birds of Prey of the West
Author: Brian K. Wheeler
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691117187
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Birds of Prey of the West and its companion volume, Birds of Prey of the East, are the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published. Written and lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings by leading field-guide illustrator, photographer, and author Brian Wheeler, the guides depict an enormous range of variations of age, sex, color, and plumage, and feature a significant amount of plumage data that has never been published before. The painted figures illustrate plumage and species comparisons in a classic field-guide layout. Each species is shown in the same posture and from the same viewpoint, which further assists comparisons. Facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points and brief natural history accounts that incorporate the latest information. The range maps are exceptionally accurate and much larger than those in other guides. They plot the most up-to-date distribution information for each species and include the location of cities for more accurate reference. Finally, the guides feature color habitat photographs next to the maps. The result sets a new standard for guides to North America's birds of prey. Lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings Written and illustrated by a leading authority on North American birds of prey Depicts more plumages than any other guide Concise facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points Classic field-guide layout makes comparing species easy Large, accurate range maps include up-to-date distribution information Unique color habitat photographs next to the maps
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691117187
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Birds of Prey of the West and its companion volume, Birds of Prey of the East, are the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published. Written and lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings by leading field-guide illustrator, photographer, and author Brian Wheeler, the guides depict an enormous range of variations of age, sex, color, and plumage, and feature a significant amount of plumage data that has never been published before. The painted figures illustrate plumage and species comparisons in a classic field-guide layout. Each species is shown in the same posture and from the same viewpoint, which further assists comparisons. Facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points and brief natural history accounts that incorporate the latest information. The range maps are exceptionally accurate and much larger than those in other guides. They plot the most up-to-date distribution information for each species and include the location of cities for more accurate reference. Finally, the guides feature color habitat photographs next to the maps. The result sets a new standard for guides to North America's birds of prey. Lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings Written and illustrated by a leading authority on North American birds of prey Depicts more plumages than any other guide Concise facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points Classic field-guide layout makes comparing species easy Large, accurate range maps include up-to-date distribution information Unique color habitat photographs next to the maps
Birds of Arizona Field Guide
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Our Nature Field Guides
ISBN: 9781591930150
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
See a yellow bird and donít know what it is? No problem! This remarkable field guide features 145 bird species (only Arizona birds!) organized by color. Full-page photos, detailed descriptions, Stanís Notes and range maps help to ensure correct I.D.
Publisher: Our Nature Field Guides
ISBN: 9781591930150
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
See a yellow bird and donít know what it is? No problem! This remarkable field guide features 145 bird species (only Arizona birds!) organized by color. Full-page photos, detailed descriptions, Stanís Notes and range maps help to ensure correct I.D.
Sibleys Raptors of E N Amer
Author: David Allen Sibley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935380177
Category : Birds of prey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof * Instant access to just what you need to know * Written and illustrated by local experts * Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935380177
Category : Birds of prey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof * Instant access to just what you need to know * Written and illustrated by local experts * Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox