Author: Alexander Wetmore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780870440076
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Gamebirds
Author: Alexander Sprunt
Publisher: Western Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Pictures 89 game birds, identifying their breeding and wintering ranges, scientific and local names, size, weight, flight speed, and nesting and feeding habits.
Publisher: Western Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Pictures 89 game birds, identifying their breeding and wintering ranges, scientific and local names, size, weight, flight speed, and nesting and feeding habits.
Song and Garden Birds of North America
Author: Alexander Wetmore
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
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
All the Birds of North America
Author: Jack Griggs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060527706
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
A field guide to North American birds presents an identification method that uses panoramic illustrations, range maps, and an organization system based on habitat and characteristics.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060527706
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
A field guide to North American birds presents an identification method that uses panoramic illustrations, range maps, and an organization system based on habitat and characteristics.
Management of Migratory Shore and Upland Game Birds in North America
Author: Glen C. Sanderson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The North American Quails, Partridges, and Pheasants
Author: Paul Johnsgard
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1609621174
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This book documents the biology of six species of New World quails that are native to North America north of Mexico (mountain, scaled, Gambel's, California, and Montezuma quails, and the northern bobwhite), three introduced Old World partridges (chukar, Himalayan snowcock, and gray partridge), and the introduced common (ring-necked) pheasant. Collectively, quails, partridges, and pheasants range throughout all of the continental United States and the Canadian provinces. Two of the species, the northern bobwhite and ring-necked pheasant, are the most economically important of all North American upland game birds. All of the species are hunted extensively for sport and are highly popular with naturalists, birders, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1609621174
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This book documents the biology of six species of New World quails that are native to North America north of Mexico (mountain, scaled, Gambel's, California, and Montezuma quails, and the northern bobwhite), three introduced Old World partridges (chukar, Himalayan snowcock, and gray partridge), and the introduced common (ring-necked) pheasant. Collectively, quails, partridges, and pheasants range throughout all of the continental United States and the Canadian provinces. Two of the species, the northern bobwhite and ring-necked pheasant, are the most economically important of all North American upland game birds. All of the species are hunted extensively for sport and are highly popular with naturalists, birders, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465458921
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada. Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, flycatchers, finches, and more. You can even discover which species to expect when and where with up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting habitation and migratory patterns. Written by a team of more than 30 birders and ornithologists with expertise in particular species or families, and produced in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this updated and refreshed edition of American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the ultimate photographic guide to every bird species in the United States and Canada.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465458921
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada. Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, flycatchers, finches, and more. You can even discover which species to expect when and where with up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting habitation and migratory patterns. Written by a team of more than 30 birders and ornithologists with expertise in particular species or families, and produced in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this updated and refreshed edition of American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the ultimate photographic guide to every bird species in the United States and Canada.
National Geographic Complete Birds of North America
Author: Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426213735
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
North American Game Birds
Author: Mike Hehner
Publisher: Random House Canada
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Detailed tips on hunting for geese, swans, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, partridge, grouse, quail, woodcocks, snipes, doves, and marsh and shoreline bird.
Publisher: Random House Canada
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Detailed tips on hunting for geese, swans, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, partridge, grouse, quail, woodcocks, snipes, doves, and marsh and shoreline bird.
The Game Birds of North America
Author: Frank Amasa Bates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description