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Author : Janet Kear
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780198610090
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese, and Swans: Species accounts (Cairina to Mergus) written by Janet Kear and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Janet Kear
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ISBN 13 : 9780198610083
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese and Swans written by Janet Kear and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wildfowl and screamers belong to a highly diverse family of birds, confined to watery habitats. They are amongst the most attractive of birds and are very well-known to man, who has domesticated them, used their feathers for warm clothing and ornamentation, admired their flight, courtship and migration, caught them for food, maintained them in captivity for pleasure, and written about their doings in delightful children's stories, from Mother Goose to Jemima Puddleduck and Donald Duck. They occur throughout the world except Antarctica. Some are faithful to the same partner for life, others for only the few minutes of copulation. In some species, male and female make devoted parents, and yet there is one within the group whose female lays her eggs in the nests of others and never incubates. Diving as a method of obtaining food has evolved many times within the family. Most nest in the open but others in the tree-hole nests of woodpeckers and some in the ground burrows of rabbits or aardvarks. They may be highly social or solitary, defending a large territory." -- publisher website.
Author : Janet Kear
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ISBN 13 : 9780198610083
Total Pages : 908 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese and Swans: General chapters, species accounts (Anhima to Salvadorina) written by Janet Kear and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Janet Kear
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 908 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (741 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese, and Swans written by Janet Kear and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609621069
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)
Download or read book The North American Sea Ducks written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21 species of sea ducks are one of the larger subgroups (Tribe Mergini) of the waterfowl family Anatidae, and the 16 species (one historically extinct) that are native to North America represent the largest number to be found on any continent, and also the largest number of endemic sea duck species native to any continent. Although generally not important as game birds, the sea ducks include some economically important birds such as the eiders, the basis for the Arctic eiderdown industry and a historically important food source for some Native American cultures. They also include what is probably the most northerly breeding species of all waterfowl and an icon of Arctic bird life, the long-tailed duck. The sea ducks also include species having some of the most complex and diverse pair-forming postural and acoustic displays of all waterfowl (goldeneyes and bufflehead), and some of the deepest diving species of all waterfowl (scoters and long-tailed duck). Sea ducks are highly prone to population disasters caused by oil spills and other water contaminants and, like other seabirds, are among the first bird groups that are being affected by current global warming trends in polar regions. This book is an effort to summarize succinctly our current knowledge of sea duck biology and to provide a convenient survey of the vast technical literature on the group, with over 900 literature references. It also includes 90,000 words of text (more than 40 percent of which is new), 15 updated range maps, 11 black & white and 20 color photographs, over 30 ink drawings, and nearly 150 sketches. Lastly, the North American sea ducks include the now extinct Labrador duck, the only northern hemisphere waterfowl species to have gone extinct in modern times. I have gratefully reprinted a Labrador duck watercolor by Sir Peter Scott. Considering recent population crashes in other sea ducks, such as the Steller’s eider and spectacled eider, it should also offer a sobering reminder of the fragility of our natural world and its inhabitants, including us.
Author : IUCN Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA)
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book A field guide : key species in Lebanon & Jordan written by IUCN Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide aims at giving comprehensive information about the key species endangered, vulnerable or critically endangered in Lebanese and Jordanian protected areas of the MEET project.
Author : Chris Waltho
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472920929
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book The Common Eider written by Chris Waltho and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A common sight around the more northerly shores of the British Isles, the Common Eider is the largest duck in the northern hemisphere. The eider is particularly well adapted to cold-water environments; the insulating properties of eider down are iconic. The species is taxonomically interesting, with a range of well-marked subspecies reflecting the patterns of ice coverage during ancient glaciations, and these ducks have also provided the focus for a number of important behavioural studies, especially on feeding ecology and energy budgets. Eiders have a long association with humans, and have deep cultural significance in many societies. However, modern lifestyles are exposing these ducks to a wide range of new pressures. This monograph provides a comprehensive portrait of the Common Eider; authors Chris Waltho and John Coulson bring together an extensive and diverse international literature, with sections on taxonomy, habitats, breeding biology, population dynamics, diet and foraging, dispersal and migration, and conservation.
Author : Douglas W. Smith
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691218730
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Yellowstone’s Birds written by Douglas W. Smith and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone’s Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere. Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking avian fauna
Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese, and Swans of the World written by Paul A. Johnsgard and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this book is to provide information on each of the species of the waterfowl family in a standardized format and easily accessible manner.
Author : Wells Woodbridge Cooke
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Distribution and Migration of North American Ducks, Geese, and Swans written by Wells Woodbridge Cooke and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Francis H. Kortright
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America written by Francis H. Kortright and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank Chapman Bellrose
Publisher : Harrisburg, Pa. : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese & Swans of North America written by Frank Chapman Bellrose and published by Harrisburg, Pa. : Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1976 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and expanded version of the original work by F.H. Kortright.
Author : Guy A. Baldassarre
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (897 download)
Download or read book Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America written by Guy A. Baldassarre and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steve Madge
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
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Download or read book Wildfowl written by Steve Madge and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1988 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Barney Cory
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267238903
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (389 download)
Download or read book How to Know the Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America written by Charles Barney Cory and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from How to Know the Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America: All the Species Being Grouped According to Size and Color In preparing the Key, a large number of birds were examined and measured. In this connection, my thanks are due to Dr. J. A. Allen, of the American Museum of Natural History; and to Mr. Robert Ridgway, of the Smithsonian Institute, for the loan of many specimens for examination; and especially to Mr. William Brewster, for free access to his magnificent collection in Cambridge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book World Birdwatch written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Francis H. Kortright
Publisher : Kessinger Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781104846985
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (469 download)
Download or read book The Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America written by Francis H. Kortright and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
