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Author : John Gould
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (214 download)
Download or read book A Monograph of the Trochilidae, Or Family of Hummingbirds written by John Gould and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Gould
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to the Trochilidae, Or Family of Humming-birds written by John Gould and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of the introductory matter of Gould's Monograph of the Trochilidae, or family of humming-birds (London, 1861).
Author : John Gould
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book John Gould's Hummingbirds written by John Gould and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1990 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A compilation of the complete work on the hummingbirds, including the posthumously published supplement"--Page iv
Author : Michael Fogden
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062306405
Total Pages : 703 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)
Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Michael Fogden and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and habitat. This authoritative guide has been annotated by the world's leading experts on hummingbirds and features a foreword by renowned birding author Pete Dunne.
Author : Clive F. Mann
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 140813568X
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Sunbirds written by Clive F. Mann and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sunbirds is the first book since the 19th Century to cover in detail all the world's sunbirds and spiderhunters - the Nectarinidae. It also includes the allied families of flowerpeckers and sugarbirds; a total of 176 species is described and illustrated. The book has been designed to help readers identify all of these species and also their various subspecies, the most distinctive of which are illustrated as well as described. Each species account provides a distribution map, a summary of identification criteria and a description of how the species differs from similar ones. The calls and songs, habitat, geographical distribution, status, movements, food (including a list of known food plants), habits, and breeding biology are also described. Finally, a full description of the species and salient features of each subspecies is given, together with measurements and references. Sunbirds not only aids identification, it provides a wealth of information on the ecology and behaviour of these birds. The authors have carried out extensive fieldwork in Asia and Africa. They have also studied skins, nests and eggs held by museums, analysed tape recordings and critically reviewed the vast amount of material contained in books and scientific journals. The superb plates would not have been possible without the exhaustive study of specimens which, together with the use of photographs of living birds, has resulted in the artist, Richard Allen, capturing the essence of the birds, their 'jizz', and accurately portraying the beautiful, bright, often iridescent, plumages of these spectacular families.
Author : John Gould
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1204 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The Birds of Australia written by John Gould and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 1204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Henry Hudson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Naturalist in La Plata written by William Henry Hudson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tara Austen Weaver
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 1632174987
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (321 download)
Download or read book A Little Book of Hummingbirds written by Tara Austen Weaver and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling journey into the world of the hummingbird is a treasure and a gift for birdwatchers, gardeners, and anyone who loves these amazing little creatures. Lavishly illustrated with 45+ original ink-and-watercolor illustrations of the species most commonly found in the US and Canada. Hummingbirds are beautiful and mesmerizing. Did you know they can flick their tongue twelve times a second? Or that they “tile” their nests with pieces of lichen and moss (the nests themselves are spun from spiderwebs and thistledown)? Or that some species sing and dance as they woo their mates? Perhaps it’s no surprise that hummingbirds elicit such enthusiasm from those who love them. This small-format hardcover book includes: 45 lifelike ink-and-watercolor drawings showcasing all the species commonly found in the US and Canada, as well as the most frequent visitors—often depicted with their favorite flowers. Includes all males and many females. Fascinating facts on cultural history, folklore, migration patterns, habitat, lifecycle, biology, and anatomy Information on creating your own hummingbird haven using feeders, flowers, water, and shelter Birdwatching tips and best places to visit to see hummingbirds This book is part of the collectible mini book series Little Book of Natural Wonders, and makes a gorgeous gift (or irresistible treat for yourself) for all hummingbird lovers!
Author : Tim Birkhead
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400848830
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Ten Thousand Birds written by Tim Birkhead and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten Thousand Birds provides a thoroughly engaging and authoritative history of modern ornithology, tracing how the study of birds has been shaped by a succession of visionary and often-controversial personalities, and by the unique social and scientific contexts in which these extraordinary individuals worked. This beautifully illustrated book opens in the middle of the nineteenth century when ornithology was a museum-based discipline focused almost exclusively on the anatomy, taxonomy, and classification of dead birds. It describes how in the early 1900s pioneering individuals such as Erwin Stresemann, Ernst Mayr, and Julian Huxley recognized the importance of studying live birds in the field, and how this shift thrust ornithology into the mainstream of the biological sciences. The book tells the stories of eccentrics like Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen, a pathological liar who stole specimens from museums and quite likely murdered his wife, and describes the breathtaking insights and discoveries of ambitious and influential figures such as David Lack, Niko Tinbergen, Robert MacArthur, and others who through their studies of birds transformed entire fields of biology. Ten Thousand Birds brings this history vividly to life through the work and achievements of those who advanced the field. Drawing on a wealth of archival material and in-depth interviews, this fascinating book reveals how research on birds has contributed more to our understanding of animal biology than the study of just about any other group of organisms.
Author : Jean-René Roy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108417019
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Unveiling Galaxies written by Jean-René Roy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thought provoking study of the powerful impact of images in guiding astronomers' understanding of galaxies through time.
Author : William Brewster
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Birds of the Cape Region of Lower California written by William Brewster and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Adolphe Boucard
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Genera of Humming Birds written by Adolphe Boucard and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bernard Quaritch (Firm)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1028 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Catalogue written by Bernard Quaritch (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN 13 : 9781437955408
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (554 download)
Download or read book Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (Vol. 141, 1989) written by and published by Academy of Natural Sciences. This book was released on with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Susan Myers
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691235694
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book The Bird Name Book written by Susan Myers and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.
Author : Mark N.O. Davies
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364275869X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)
Download or read book Perception and Motor Control in Birds written by Mark N.O. Davies and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being both broad - perception and motor organization - and narrow - just onegroup of animals - at the same time, this book presents a new unified framework for understanding perceptuomotor organization, stressing the importance of an ecological perspective. Section I reviews recent research on a variety of sensory and perceptual processes in birds, which all involve subtle analyses of the relationships between species' perceptual mechanisms and their ecology and behaviour. Section II describes the variousresearch approaches - behavioural, neurophysiological, anatomical and comparative - all dealing with the common problem of understanding how the activities of large numbers of muscles are coordinated to generate adaptive behaviour. Section III is concerned with a range of approaches to analyzing the links between perceptual and motor processes, through cybernetic modelling, neurophysiological analysis, and behavioural methods.
Author : Jon Dunn
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 1541618181
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (416 download)
Download or read book The Glitter in the Green written by Jon Dunn and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their unsurpassed metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places. Traveling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.
