Author: Chris G. Earley
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978474
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. The families of birds includes: New world vultures Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies Caracara and falcons Barn and bay owls Typical owls The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.
Hawks & Owls of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America
Author: Chris G. Earley
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978474
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. The families of birds includes: New world vultures Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies Caracara and falcons Barn and bay owls Typical owls The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978474
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. The families of birds includes: New world vultures Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies Caracara and falcons Barn and bay owls Typical owls The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.
Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America
Author: Donald S. Heintzelman
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813533506
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Annotation. An essential illustrated resource on the hawks & owls of Eastern North America.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813533506
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Annotation. An essential illustrated resource on the hawks & owls of Eastern North America.
Sparrows & Finches of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America
Author: Chris Earley
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552977071
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A field guide to sparrows and finches.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552977071
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A field guide to sparrows and finches.
Birds of Eastern Canada
Author: Percy Algernon Taverner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Covers birds of the area between the Atlantic coast and the prairies north of the International Boundary.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Covers birds of the area between the Atlantic coast and the prairies north of the International Boundary.
Owls
Author: Cynthia Berger
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811732130
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A fascinating introduction to the biology, life cycle, and behavior of owls Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor paintings and full-color photography Features an identification guide to all North American species Owls have always occupied a special place in the popular imagination, regarded throughout history as both harbingers of doom and symbols of wisdom. In this newest title in Stackpole's Wild Guide series, author Cynthia Berger explores the lives of these mysterious creatures, including their fearsome hunting abilities, their surprisingly tender courtship rituals, and, of course, their haunting vocalizations. Also included is an identification guide covering the full range of North American species-from the tiny Elf Owl to the imposing Great Gray Owl-as well as tips for observing owls in the wild. There are even instructions for building your own nest box to attract these remarkable birds to your backyard.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811732130
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A fascinating introduction to the biology, life cycle, and behavior of owls Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor paintings and full-color photography Features an identification guide to all North American species Owls have always occupied a special place in the popular imagination, regarded throughout history as both harbingers of doom and symbols of wisdom. In this newest title in Stackpole's Wild Guide series, author Cynthia Berger explores the lives of these mysterious creatures, including their fearsome hunting abilities, their surprisingly tender courtship rituals, and, of course, their haunting vocalizations. Also included is an identification guide covering the full range of North American species-from the tiny Elf Owl to the imposing Great Gray Owl-as well as tips for observing owls in the wild. There are even instructions for building your own nest box to attract these remarkable birds to your backyard.
Owls of North America and the Caribbean
Author: Scott Weidensaul
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547840039
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, breeding, nesting, and behavior, this reference guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, taxonomy, biology, ecology, migration and conservation status."--Book jacket.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547840039
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, breeding, nesting, and behavior, this reference guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, taxonomy, biology, ecology, migration and conservation status."--Book jacket.
Canadian Books in Print. Author and Title Index
Author:
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN:
Category : Canada Imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1610
Book Description
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN:
Category : Canada Imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1610
Book Description
Birding
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Proceedings: Symposium On Sustainable Management Of Hemlock Ecosystems in Eastern North America, June 22-24, 1999, Durham, New..., General T.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Great Lakes and Midwest Catalog
Author: Partners Book Distributing
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description