Author: Chris Stuart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847446
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Another title in the ‘Quick Guide’ series, this compact little book is a handy identification guide to the surprising variety of nests built by southern African birds. Covering multiple species, it is arranged according to nest type – ground, woven, stick, cup, mud-pellet and domed, as well as nests in tree holes, on water, on cli s and in scrapes on the ground. It is packed with photographs and illustrations showing the ingenuity of the designs, the birds that built them, and the eggs that are laid in them. In pithy fashion, the text – matched to the photographs – describes: nesting site and nest structure; building materials used to construct outer and inner layers; nesting habits of the architects; clutch size. A simple key to nest types on the inside front cover directs readers to the relevant section in the book. Sales points: Quick reference on a popular subject; packed with full-colour images of birds and nests; highly regarded authors; excellent price point.
Quick ID Guide – Avian Architects
Author: Chris Stuart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847446
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Another title in the ‘Quick Guide’ series, this compact little book is a handy identification guide to the surprising variety of nests built by southern African birds. Covering multiple species, it is arranged according to nest type – ground, woven, stick, cup, mud-pellet and domed, as well as nests in tree holes, on water, on cli s and in scrapes on the ground. It is packed with photographs and illustrations showing the ingenuity of the designs, the birds that built them, and the eggs that are laid in them. In pithy fashion, the text – matched to the photographs – describes: nesting site and nest structure; building materials used to construct outer and inner layers; nesting habits of the architects; clutch size. A simple key to nest types on the inside front cover directs readers to the relevant section in the book. Sales points: Quick reference on a popular subject; packed with full-colour images of birds and nests; highly regarded authors; excellent price point.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847446
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Another title in the ‘Quick Guide’ series, this compact little book is a handy identification guide to the surprising variety of nests built by southern African birds. Covering multiple species, it is arranged according to nest type – ground, woven, stick, cup, mud-pellet and domed, as well as nests in tree holes, on water, on cli s and in scrapes on the ground. It is packed with photographs and illustrations showing the ingenuity of the designs, the birds that built them, and the eggs that are laid in them. In pithy fashion, the text – matched to the photographs – describes: nesting site and nest structure; building materials used to construct outer and inner layers; nesting habits of the architects; clutch size. A simple key to nest types on the inside front cover directs readers to the relevant section in the book. Sales points: Quick reference on a popular subject; packed with full-colour images of birds and nests; highly regarded authors; excellent price point.
Avian Architecture
Author: Peter Goodfellow
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069114849X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Examines the nests that birds build around the world, including illustrations of each nest type's construction, descriptions of the materials and techniques used during the process, and case studies on specific birds' habitats.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069114849X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Examines the nests that birds build around the world, including illustrations of each nest type's construction, descriptions of the materials and techniques used during the process, and case studies on specific birds' habitats.
Bird-Friendly Building Design
Author: Christine Sheppard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781495180392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781495180392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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AVIAN ARCHITECTS
Author: CHRIS. STUART STUART (MATHILDE.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781775847434
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781775847434
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests
Author: Casey McFarland
Publisher: Peterson Field Guides
ISBN: 0544963385
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds Beyond being a simple reference book, the Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests is a practical, educational, and intimate doorway to our continent's bird life. The diversity of nests and nesting strategies of birds reflect the unique biology and evolution of these charismatic animals. Unlike any other book currently on the market, this guide comprehensively incorporates nest design, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences of North American birds to provide the reader with a highly functional field resource and an engaging perspective of this sensitive part of a bird's life cycle.
Publisher: Peterson Field Guides
ISBN: 0544963385
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds Beyond being a simple reference book, the Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests is a practical, educational, and intimate doorway to our continent's bird life. The diversity of nests and nesting strategies of birds reflect the unique biology and evolution of these charismatic animals. Unlike any other book currently on the market, this guide comprehensively incorporates nest design, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences of North American birds to provide the reader with a highly functional field resource and an engaging perspective of this sensitive part of a bird's life cycle.
Natural History
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
An Australian Bird Book
Author: John Albert Leach
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Garden
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description
Architecture
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
Resource Management and Efficiency in Cloud Computing Environments
Author: Turuk, Ashok Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522517227
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Today’s advancements in technology have brought about a new era of speed and simplicity for consumers and businesses. Due to these new benefits, the possibilities of universal connectivity, storage and computation are made tangible, thus leading the way to new Internet-of Things solutions. Resource Management and Efficiency in Cloud Computing Environments is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the emerging trends of cloud computing and reveals the benefits cloud paths provide to consumers. Featuring coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as big data, cloud security, and utility computing, this publication is an essential source for researchers, students and professionals seeking current research on the organization and productivity of cloud computing environments.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522517227
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Today’s advancements in technology have brought about a new era of speed and simplicity for consumers and businesses. Due to these new benefits, the possibilities of universal connectivity, storage and computation are made tangible, thus leading the way to new Internet-of Things solutions. Resource Management and Efficiency in Cloud Computing Environments is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the emerging trends of cloud computing and reveals the benefits cloud paths provide to consumers. Featuring coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as big data, cloud security, and utility computing, this publication is an essential source for researchers, students and professionals seeking current research on the organization and productivity of cloud computing environments.