Author: Chris Earley
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552977071
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A field guide to sparrows and finches.
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.
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.
Sparrows & Finches of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America
Author: Chris G. Earley
Publisher: Firefly Publishing
ISBN: 9781552978047
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A field guide to 60 sparrows and finches including 200 color photographs, detailed descriptions of song, habitat and plumage changes according to season and gender.
Publisher: Firefly Publishing
ISBN: 9781552978047
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A field guide to 60 sparrows and finches including 200 color photographs, detailed descriptions of song, habitat and plumage changes according to season and gender.
Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
National Audubon Society Birds of North America
Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525655670
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 913
Book Description
Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike “If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book Review Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds—with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525655670
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 913
Book Description
Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike “If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book Review Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds—with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.
Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources, V. 1 and 2
Author: Catherine E. Puckett Haecker
Publisher: Geological Survey (USGS)
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Assesses the health of the United States plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Publisher: Geological Survey (USGS)
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Assesses the health of the United States plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Nature Canada
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Guide to the Systematic Use of the North American Bird and Nature Study
Author: Harold Brough Shinn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State
Author: Robert F. Andrle
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801416914
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
This generously illustrated, easy-to-use reference gives instant information on 238 birds that are native to New York State. The core of the atlas is a series of accounts of each species, each account including a distribution map with possible, probable, or confirmed breeding. Facing each map is an explanatory page of text that covers a number of topics: abundance, historical and current distirbution, habitat, and nest description and location. On the same page is an illustration of the bird, often with its nest and young.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801416914
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
This generously illustrated, easy-to-use reference gives instant information on 238 birds that are native to New York State. The core of the atlas is a series of accounts of each species, each account including a distribution map with possible, probable, or confirmed breeding. Facing each map is an explanatory page of text that covers a number of topics: abundance, historical and current distirbution, habitat, and nest description and location. On the same page is an illustration of the bird, often with its nest and young.
American Book Publishing Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description