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Download or read book Bird Migration written by Peter Berthold and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years have passed since the first edition of this book. During that time the field of bird migration has experienced many advances which are reflected in this second edition. No other book exists to bring together the vast amount of information currently available on the subject of bird migration. Includes discussion of evolution and history of bird migration, physiology, orientation mechanisms and threats to migrations and is accessible to experts as well as amateurs.
Download or read book Ornithology written by Frank B. Gill and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ornithology is the classic text for the undergraduate ornithology course, long admired for its evolutionary approach to bird science. The new edition maintains the scope and expertise that made the book so popular while incorporating the latest research and updating the exquisite program of drawings.
Book Synopsis Manual of Ornithology by : Noble S. Proctor
Download or read book Manual of Ornithology written by Noble S. Proctor and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here is a volume that has no parallel. . . . A good reference book for those interested in the details of avian anatomy."--Science Books & Films "A gold mine of facts. . . . Every library and biology department, as well as every birder, should have a copy close at hand."--Roger Tory Peterson, from the foreword One of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written, Manual or Ornithology is a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birds--a basic tool for investigation for anyone curious about the fascinating world of birds. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that include material never illustrated before. The text is as informative as the drawings; written at a level appropriate to undergraduate students and to bird lovers in general, it discusses why birds look and act the way they do. Designed to supplement a basic ornithology textbook, the Manual of Ornithology covers systematics and evolution, topography, feathers and flight, the skeleton and musculature, and the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, sensory, and nervous systems of birds, as well as field techniques for watching and studying birds. Each chapter concludes with a list of key references for the topic covered, with a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the volume.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Bird Biology by : Irby J. Lovette
Download or read book Handbook of Bird Biology written by Irby J. Lovette and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab’s renowned distance learning course, Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology.
Book Synopsis Essential Ornithology by : Graham Scott
Download or read book Essential Ornithology written by Graham Scott and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book begins by considering the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, migration, ecology, and conservation. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conservation give the book an applied context. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, providing new information from rapidly-developing fields including the avian fossil record, urban and agricultural ecology, responses to climate change, invasive species biology, technologies to track movement, avian disease, and the role of citizen scientists. There is also a greater focus on North American ornithology. Drawing extensively upon the wider scientific literature, this engaging text places the results of classical studies of avian biology alongside the most recent scientific breakthroughs. Useful case studies are presented in a concise and engaging style with the student reader foremost in mind. Key points are highlighted and suggestions for guided reading and key references are included throughout. Essential Ornithology is a companion textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in avian science, as well as a useful reference for professional researchers and consultants. Amateur ornithologists will also find this book offers a scientifically rigorous and accessible overview for a more general readership.
Download or read book Book of Birds written by John Faaborg and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology, John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg’s approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds’ relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life. Faaborg pays special attention to the roles that competition, community structure, and reproductive behavior play in the astonishingly varied and interesting lives of birds seen around the world. He discusses variations in anatomy, morphology, and behavior; explains why such vast diversity exists; and explores the ways in which different birds can share the same spaces. Artist Claire Faaborg brings the science behind this diversity to life through her unique, hand-drawn artwork throughout the book. Combining vibrant visuals and knowledgeable insights, Book of Birds offers readers a firm foundation in the field of ornithology and an invaluable resource for understanding birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective.
Author :David B. Marshall Publisher :Corvallis Or. : Oregon State University Press ISBN 13 :9780870714979 Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (149 download)
Book Synopsis Birds of Oregon by : David B. Marshall
Download or read book Birds of Oregon written by David B. Marshall and published by Corvallis Or. : Oregon State University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description: The definitive source for Oregon ornithology, "Birds of Oregon" is a comprehensive reference to the 486 bird species now known to occur in the state. It combines what is known today about the population status and distribution of each species with current knowledge on their habitats and life histories. "Birds of Oregon" provides interested citizens with a basic understanding of Oregon's rich bird life and serves as an invaluable reference for birders and wildlife professionals.
Book Synopsis Virtuoso by Nature: The Scientific Worlds of Francis Willughby FRS (1635-1672) by :
Download or read book Virtuoso by Nature: The Scientific Worlds of Francis Willughby FRS (1635-1672) written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Willughby transformed the study of natural history in the mid-1600s. Using previously unexplored archives and new discoveries we show that Willughby was a polymath, a true virtuoso, who made original contributions to many different fields of endeavor.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Field and General Ornithology by : Elliott Coues
Download or read book Handbook of Field and General Ornithology written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birds written by James Fisher and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated survey of bird life, describing evolution, physiology, migration and flight patterns, wing and body communication, nesting, feeding, and family life.
Book Synopsis The Bird-life of London by : Charles Dixon
Download or read book The Bird-life of London written by Charles Dixon and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Key to North American Birds by : Elliott Coues
Download or read book Key to North American Birds written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A General History of Birds by : John Latham
Download or read book A General History of Birds written by John Latham and published by . This book was released on 1821 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Birds of Lane County, Oregon by : David B. Marshall
Download or read book Birds of Lane County, Oregon written by David B. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of Lane County is the essential guide for anyone--backyard birder or serious observer--interested in the birds of western Oregon. Lane County's bird life is rich with variety; over three hundred birds species may be found in the country during the year. This comprehensive guide describes the one hundred best birding sites in the county and provides basic information about each species known to have occurred in Lane County.
Book Synopsis A General Synopsis of Birds. (with Plates) by : John Latham
Download or read book A General Synopsis of Birds. (with Plates) written by John Latham and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bulletin of the Nuttall Ornithological Club by : Nuttall Ornithological Club
Download or read book Bulletin of the Nuttall Ornithological Club written by Nuttall Ornithological Club and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catalogue of a Collection of Books on Ornithology in the Library of Frederic Gallatin, Jr by : Frederic Gallatin
Download or read book Catalogue of a Collection of Books on Ornithology in the Library of Frederic Gallatin, Jr written by Frederic Gallatin and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
