Author: George Edwards
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342165056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Author: George Edwards
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342165056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342165056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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.
A Natural History of Birds
Author: Eleazar Fl 1713-1759 Albin
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022432277
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published in London in 1731, A Natural History of Birds is a classic work of ornithology that features stunning illustrations of various bird species. This edition, with one hundred and one copper plates, will delight bird lovers and fans of natural history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022432277
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published in London in 1731, A Natural History of Birds is a classic work of ornithology that features stunning illustrations of various bird species. This edition, with one hundred and one copper plates, will delight bird lovers and fans of natural history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Drawn From Paradise: The Discovery, Art and Natural History of the Birds of Paradise
Author: Sir David Attenborough
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007487622
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Drawn from Paradise is David Attenborough’s journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007487622
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Drawn from Paradise is David Attenborough’s journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds.
Cranes
Author: Janice Maryan Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A well-illustrated natural history of cranes worldwide, including anatomy, feeding, mating, habitats, migrations, species profiles, range maps and more. The efforts to save the whooping cranes is presented as a case study.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A well-illustrated natural history of cranes worldwide, including anatomy, feeding, mating, habitats, migrations, species profiles, range maps and more. The efforts to save the whooping cranes is presented as a case study.
American Ornithology, Or, the Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Author: Alexander Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Birds of North America
Author: François Vuilleumier
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756665883
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The complete photographic guide to every species"--Cover.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756665883
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The complete photographic guide to every species"--Cover.
Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Author: Ted Beedy
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520954475
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen. In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520954475
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen. In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.
A Natural History of American Birds of Eastern and Central North America
Author: Edward Howe Forbush
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
"Bird identification, though an absorbing study, is but the first step to the more fascinating subject of birds' habits and habitats. A Natural History of American Birds contains the life history and a complete, accurate description of every bird to be found east of he Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas; it includes Florida to the south, eastern Canada to the north." --Dust jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
"Bird identification, though an absorbing study, is but the first step to the more fascinating subject of birds' habits and habitats. A Natural History of American Birds contains the life history and a complete, accurate description of every bird to be found east of he Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas; it includes Florida to the south, eastern Canada to the north." --Dust jacket.
Grand Canyon Birds
Author: Bryan T. Brown
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816509300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
An essential book for all bird and wildlife buffs visiting the Grand Canyon. ÑWildlife Book Review "Will benefit all amateur naturalists because of its survey of the life zone patterns in [the] southwestern United States." ÑScience Books & Films "The subtitle accurately reflects the contents of this excellent book on the birds of a unique natural wonder and national treasure. . . . An annotated checklist discusses the status and abundance of each of the over 300 species of birds known to have occurred in the Grand Canyon region, which is defined here as the river between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead and the contiguous plateaus to the north and south." ÑJournal of Arizona History
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816509300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
An essential book for all bird and wildlife buffs visiting the Grand Canyon. ÑWildlife Book Review "Will benefit all amateur naturalists because of its survey of the life zone patterns in [the] southwestern United States." ÑScience Books & Films "The subtitle accurately reflects the contents of this excellent book on the birds of a unique natural wonder and national treasure. . . . An annotated checklist discusses the status and abundance of each of the over 300 species of birds known to have occurred in the Grand Canyon region, which is defined here as the river between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead and the contiguous plateaus to the north and south." ÑJournal of Arizona History