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Book Synopsis A Guide to the Nests & Eggs of Southern African Birds by : Warwick Rowe Tarboton
Download or read book A Guide to the Nests & Eggs of Southern African Birds written by Warwick Rowe Tarboton and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides species-to-species accounts of the nesting habits of each bird, the types of nests they build, and a summary of their breeding biology (laying months, clutch size, egg size, incubation and nestling periods).
Book Synopsis Roberts Nests & Eggs of Southern African Birds by : Warwick Rowe Tarboton
Download or read book Roberts Nests & Eggs of Southern African Birds written by Warwick Rowe Tarboton and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with beautiful images, this new field guide presents the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in southern Africa. From vultures and eagles to waxbills and cisticolas, this comprehensively cross-referenced book contains up-to-date information about each species--when and where they nest, what the nest and eggs look like, and how long it takes for the eggs to hatch. A perfect gift for nature-lovers, it also includes accurately colored, life-size reproductions of all the species' eggs, no matter how big or small.
Book Synopsis AVIAN ARCHITECTS by : CHRIS. STUART STUART (MATHILDE.)
Download or read book AVIAN ARCHITECTS written by CHRIS. STUART STUART (MATHILDE.) and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bird Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of Britain and Europe by : Colin James Oliver Harrison
Download or read book Bird Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of Britain and Europe written by Colin James Oliver Harrison and published by Collins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide covering the nests, eggs and nestlings of European birds, this text contains information of when and where birds breed, plus illustrations of the chicks of all the common birds, photographs of the eggs and drawings of the nest.
Book Synopsis Avian Architecture Revised and Expanded Edition by : Peter Goodfellow
Download or read book Avian Architecture Revised and Expanded Edition written by Peter Goodfellow and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests—now fully revised and expanded Birds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Describing how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, Avian Architecture deconstructs all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features more than 300 full-color images and more than 40 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and food stores—are also featured. Now with more case studies and an updated foreword, this revised and expanded edition includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert. Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nests Features architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentary Includes more than 300 full-color images Covers more than 100 bird species worldwide
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of European Birds by : Colin James Oliver Harrison
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of European Birds written by Colin James Oliver Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nesting Birds written by Peter Steyn and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breeding cycle of birds - courtship, mating, laying and incubating eggs, brooding, feeding and defending chicks - is one repeated from season to season.
Book Synopsis Quick ID Guide – Avian Architects by : Chris Stuart
Download or read book Quick ID Guide – Avian Architects written by Chris Stuart and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Book of Eggs by : Mark E. Hauber
Download or read book The Book of Eggs written by Mark E. Hauber and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the brilliantly green and glossy eggs of the Elegant Crested Tinamou—said to be among the most beautiful in the world—to the small brown eggs of the house sparrow that makes its nest in a lamppost and the uniformly brown or white chickens’ eggs found by the dozen in any corner grocery, birds’ eggs have inspired countless biologists, ecologists, and ornithologists, as well as artists, from John James Audubon to the contemporary photographer Rosamond Purcell. For scientists, these vibrant vessels are the source of an array of interesting topics, from the factors responsible for egg coloration to the curious practice of “brood parasitism,” in which the eggs of cuckoos mimic those of other bird species in order to be cunningly concealed among the clutches of unsuspecting foster parents. The Book of Eggs introduces readers to eggs from six hundred species—some endangered or extinct—from around the world and housed mostly at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. Organized by habitat and taxonomy, the entries include newly commissioned photographs that reproduce each egg in full color and at actual size, as well as distribution maps and drawings and descriptions of the birds and their nests where the eggs are kept warm. Birds’ eggs are some of the most colorful and variable natural products in the wild, and each entry is also accompanied by a brief description that includes evolutionary explanations for the wide variety of colors and patterns, from camouflage designed to protect against predation, to thermoregulatory adaptations, to adjustments for the circumstances of a particular habitat or season. Throughout the book are fascinating facts to pique the curiosity of binocular-toting birdwatchers and budding amateurs alike. Female mallards, for instance, invest more energy to produce larger eggs when faced with the genetic windfall of an attractive mate. Some seabirds, like the cliff-dwelling guillemot, have adapted to produce long, pointed eggs, whose uneven weight distribution prevents them from rolling off rocky ledges into the sea. A visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing eggs, from the pea-sized progeny of the smallest of hummingbirds to the eggs of the largest living bird, the ostrich, which can weigh up to five pounds, The Book of Eggs offers readers a rare, up-close look at these remarkable forms of animal life.
Book Synopsis Sasol Birds of Southern Africa by : Ian Sinclair
Download or read book Sasol Birds of Southern Africa written by Ian Sinclair and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 1473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fifth edition, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides. Sales points: More than 800 new illustrations. Scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app. Fully revised text (with latest species records), maps and plate annotations. Fresh input from new contributing authors. Comprehensive coverage of the region’s birds.
Book Synopsis Newman's Birds of Southern Africa by : Kenneth Newman
Download or read book Newman's Birds of Southern Africa written by Kenneth Newman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This commemorative edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region's best-loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman. With the support of bird expert Faansie Peacock, the author's daughter, Vanessa Newman, has thoroughly revised, updated and expanded this new edition to reflect the latest avian research. Its range includes the birds of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique, as well as those from the southern seas. A hands-on, practical guide for birders at all levels, it offers: * a familiar, user-friendly format * colour coding of major bird groups * bold cross-referencing between text and images * accurate paintings of each bird as it is seen in the field * diagnostic features labelled on illustrations * clear, informative introduction This updated edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa celebrates the life-long work of Ken Newman and the dedication with which he served the birding community of southern Africa, from novices to seasoned birders. It will be a treasured volume for many years to come.
Book Synopsis The Birds of South Africa by : Edgar Leopold Layard
Download or read book The Birds of South Africa written by Edgar Leopold Layard and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Birds of South Africa by : Austin Roberts
Download or read book Birds of South Africa written by Austin Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Birds – The Inside Story by : Rael Loon
Download or read book Birds – The Inside Story written by Rael Loon and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last – a book that goes beyond bird identification and delves into the fascinating and little-known world of bird behaviour and biology. Birds – The Inside Story offers an absorbing insight into the lives of southern African birds, exploring a range of interesting topics that include: • The mechanisms of flight – did you know that albatrosses can fly thousands of kilometres without flapping their wings? • Intricate courtship rituals – did you know that some males offer females ‘nuptial gifts’ of food to strengthen the pair bond? • Nests and nest building – did you know that Sociable Weavers build nest ‘mansions’ that can accommodate up to 500 birds at one time? • Ingenious strategies for survival – did you know that African Jacana chicks hide from predators by submerging themselves in water, leaving only their bills sticking out? • The mysteries of migration – find out how birds navigate using the sun, the stars and the magnetic field of the Earth. Birds – The Inside Story will tell you more about these and many other fascinating aspects of the avian world. Richly illustrated with colour photographs and finely detailed illustrations that bring the subject to life, this book is bound to captivate bird enthusiasts of all ages.
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds by : Colin James Oliver Harrison
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds written by Colin James Oliver Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds by : Paul J. Baicich
Download or read book A Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds written by Paul J. Baicich and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa by : O. P. M. Prozesky
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa written by O. P. M. Prozesky and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
