Author: David Hollands
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876473648
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The author has spent over twenty years observing and photographing them to produce an intimate and evocative picture of the lives of these mysterious birds. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 of the author's photographs, taken in the wild and showing all aspects of the birds' lives.
Birds of the Night
Author: David Hollands
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Large-format book, copiously illustrated in full colour featuring 16 species of Australian night birds. Includes information on hearing and vision, hunting techniques, pellet production, bush and camera techniques, and provides a comprehensive field guide.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Large-format book, copiously illustrated in full colour featuring 16 species of Australian night birds. Includes information on hearing and vision, hunting techniques, pellet production, bush and camera techniques, and provides a comprehensive field guide.
Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia
Author: David Hollands
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876473648
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The author has spent over twenty years observing and photographing them to produce an intimate and evocative picture of the lives of these mysterious birds. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 of the author's photographs, taken in the wild and showing all aspects of the birds' lives.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876473648
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The author has spent over twenty years observing and photographing them to produce an intimate and evocative picture of the lives of these mysterious birds. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 of the author's photographs, taken in the wild and showing all aspects of the birds' lives.
Tawny Frogmouth
Author: Gisela Kaplan
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486308171
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The tawny frogmouth is one of Australia’s most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australia’s leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth presents an easy-to-read account of these unique nocturnal birds, which can be found across almost the entire continent. Fully revised and updated throughout, this book combines 20 years of systematic observation with published research and information from regional surveys, and represents the most comprehensive single study ever conducted on tawny frogmouths. We learn that tawny frogmouths are very affectionate, have close bonds with lifelong partners, scream like prowling tomcats when distressed, fight with lightning speed and defend nest sites from reptilian predators by mobbing and spraying pungent faeces at them. Uncompromising male fights are contrasted with the touching gentleness of males as fathers. We also learn how resilient and unusual tawny frogmouths are in the way they cope with heat and cold and scarcity of water, sit out danger, and use a large variety of food items. This fascinating book has a wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486308171
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The tawny frogmouth is one of Australia’s most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australia’s leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth presents an easy-to-read account of these unique nocturnal birds, which can be found across almost the entire continent. Fully revised and updated throughout, this book combines 20 years of systematic observation with published research and information from regional surveys, and represents the most comprehensive single study ever conducted on tawny frogmouths. We learn that tawny frogmouths are very affectionate, have close bonds with lifelong partners, scream like prowling tomcats when distressed, fight with lightning speed and defend nest sites from reptilian predators by mobbing and spraying pungent faeces at them. Uncompromising male fights are contrasted with the touching gentleness of males as fathers. We also learn how resilient and unusual tawny frogmouths are in the way they cope with heat and cold and scarcity of water, sit out danger, and use a large variety of food items. This fascinating book has a wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills.
Australian Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars
Author: Jill Morris
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780947304102
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated, with decorative full-page paintings of nine species of Australian owls, four species of nightjars and four species of frogmouths, this guide presents information on each species in prose and verse. The artist specialises in illuminative calligraphy. The author has written many books for children, as well as stage plays and television and radio scripts. Includes a glossary, references and an index. Published simultaneously in paperback.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780947304102
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated, with decorative full-page paintings of nine species of Australian owls, four species of nightjars and four species of frogmouths, this guide presents information on each species in prose and verse. The artist specialises in illuminative calligraphy. The author has written many books for children, as well as stage plays and television and radio scripts. Includes a glossary, references and an index. Published simultaneously in paperback.
Literature-based Activity Pack for Australian Owls, Frogmouths & Nightjars, Jill Morris & Lynne Tracey
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caprimulgidae
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Nightjars and Their Allies
Author: D.T. Holyoak
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198549871
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
"All the species are illustrated in 23 colour plates painted by Martin Woodcock. He has also contributed text drawings that illustrate behaviour and other features."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198549871
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
"All the species are illustrated in 23 colour plates painted by Martin Woodcock. He has also contributed text drawings that illustrate behaviour and other features."--BOOK JACKET.
The Owls of Australia
Author: Stephen J. S. Debus
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780858812222
Category : Owls
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Owls of Australia summarises the features and biology of Australian nocturnal birds, which include some of the most impressive birds found in this region. The owls and their look-alikes, the frogmouths, feature in this handy and fully illustrated book, which has been written for ordinary bird lovers, naturalists, and ornithologists.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780858812222
Category : Owls
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Owls of Australia summarises the features and biology of Australian nocturnal birds, which include some of the most impressive birds found in this region. The owls and their look-alikes, the frogmouths, feature in this handy and fully illustrated book, which has been written for ordinary bird lovers, naturalists, and ornithologists.
Australian High Country Owls
Author: Jerry Olsen
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104119
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behaviour, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike. 2012 Whitley Award Commendation for Vertebrate Natural History.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104119
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behaviour, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike. 2012 Whitley Award Commendation for Vertebrate Natural History.
Wildlife of Australia
Author: Iain Campbell
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691153531
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The go-to introductory guide to Australia's diverse wildlife and habitats Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning color photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travelers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. Wildlife of Australia is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent. Easy-to-use pocket guide More than 400 high-quality photographs Accessible text aids identification Habitat guide describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife Coverage includes the 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs most likely to be seen on a trip around Australia
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691153531
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The go-to introductory guide to Australia's diverse wildlife and habitats Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning color photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travelers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. Wildlife of Australia is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent. Easy-to-use pocket guide More than 400 high-quality photographs Accessible text aids identification Habitat guide describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife Coverage includes the 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs most likely to be seen on a trip around Australia
Australian National Bibliography: 1992
Author: National Library of Australia
Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 1976
Book Description
Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 1976
Book Description