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Orioles, Blackbirds, and Their Kin

Author : Alexander F. Skutch
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816546878
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Orioles, Blackbirds, and Their Kin written by Alexander F. Skutch and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From blackbirds and orioles to meadowlarks, grackles, and cowbirds, the variety and variation shown by members of the family Icteridae is legend. The family exhibits great diversity in size and coloration, mating and nest building, and habits and habitats. This group of 94 New World species once known as the troupials is well represented in backyards across America; yet most icterids are tropical or semi-tropical species that remain largely unstudied. The least known of these species are perhaps best known to Alexander Skutch, who has studied birds in a Costa Rican tropical valley for more than half a century. In this fascinating book the first devoted exclusively to the icterids—he combines his own observations with those of other naturalists to provide a comparative natural history and biology of this remarkable family of birds. Devoting a separate chapter to each major group or genus, he delineates the outstanding characteristics of each and includes observations of little-studied tropical species such as caciques and oropendolas. Orioles, Blackbirds, and Their Kin is an eminently readable natural history in the classic style. Enhanced by 31 scratchboard illustrations, this book will delight nature enthusiasts everywhere with its fascinating exposition of avian diversity. Because so much of the published information on the icterids is widely scattered, Skutch's painstaking compilation has created a valuable reference work that will provide students and researchers with a wealth of new insights into the tropical members of this New World family.

Birds of Costa Rica

Author : Carrol L. Henderson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292719655
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Costa Rica written by Carrol L. Henderson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have guide to more than 300 birds that visitors are most likely to see in Costa Rica, includes 464 color photos, including many taken in the wild, and 308 range maps. Original.

Nesting Birds of a Tropical Frontier

Author : Timothy Brush
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603446168
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Nesting Birds of a Tropical Frontier by : Timothy Brush

Download or read book Nesting Birds of a Tropical Frontier written by Timothy Brush and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Halfway between Dallas and Mexico City, along the last few hundred miles of the Rio Grande, lies a subtropical outpost where people from all over the world come to see birds. Located between the temperate north and the tropic south, with desert to the west and ocean to the east, the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas provides habitat for a variety of birds seen nowhere else in the United States. If you want to see a Hooked-billed Kite, Muscovy Duck, or Altamira Oriole, this is the place." "Drawing on years of personal observation and study, Timothy Brush has written a classic work of natural history about the little-known breeding bird communities of the Valley and the diversity of nesting strategies and behaviors that can be seen. Brush estimates that there are more than 150 current breeding species in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. In Nesting Birds of a Tropical Frontier, he describes the habits, distribution, changes in occurrence, and general outlook of these as well as former breeders, concentrating on Valley specialties and other birds of particular interest in the Valley." "Art by Gerald Sneed and color photographs by several of Texas' top nature photographers show off some of the Valley's famous birds. Historical maps of vegetation and geology help us gain a better perspective on the changes that have taken place along the Rio Grande and on the breeding bird communities of the U.S.-Mexico frontier."--Jacket

Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide

Author : Miguel Lentino
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472981618
Total Pages : 2689 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Book Synopsis Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide by : Miguel Lentino

Download or read book Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide written by Miguel Lentino and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 2689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. More than 2,300 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. This book is a companion to Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide - Plates and Maps, which forms Volume II of the set.

Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast

Author : Charles Fergus
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811728997
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast written by Charles Fergus and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style. An invaluable addition to any nature-lover's library. Each narrative offers a species description as well as up-to-date information on habitat, breeding behavior, feeding habits, biology, migration, and current population status, as well as the author's personal observations of the animal's life in the wild. Includes game and nongame mammals, birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, and more.

Indigenous Bodies

Author : Jacqueline Fear-Segal
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 143844821X
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Indigenous Bodies written by Jacqueline Fear-Segal and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interdisciplinary exploration of indigenous bodies. This interdisciplinary collection of essays, by both Natives and non-Natives, explores presentations and representations of indigenous bodies in historical and contemporary contexts. Recent decades have seen a wealth of scholarship on the body in a wide range of disciplines. Indigenous Bodies extends this scholarship in exciting new ways, bringing together the disciplinary expertise of Native studies scholars from around the world. The book is particularly concerned with the Native body as a site of persistent fascination, colonial oppression, and indigenous agency, along with the endurance of these legacies within Native communities. At the core of this collection lies a dual commitment to exposing numerous and diverse disempowerments of indigenous peoples, and to recognizing the many ways in which these same people retained and/or reclaimed agency. Issues of reviewing, relocating, and reclaiming bodies are examined in the chapters, which are paired to bring to light juxtapositions and connections and further the transnational development of indigenous studies.

Introduction to California Birdlife

Author : Jules Evens
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520242548
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to California Birdlife written by Jules Evens and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the behavior and natural history of California's birds, organized by their habitats.

Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica

Author : Carrol L. Henderson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292734593
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (345 download)

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Book Synopsis Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica by : Carrol L. Henderson

Download or read book Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica written by Carrol L. Henderson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world to immerse themselves in the country's unspoiled rain forests, mountains, and beaches, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all of these visitors and local residents identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, this field guide presents nearly three hundred species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates. Carrol Henderson, an experienced wildlife biologist, traveler, and tour leader in Costa Rica, has chosen the species that ecotourists are most likely to see, along with a selection of rarer, sought-after animals. He gives a general introduction to each group of animals, followed by individual species accounts that highlight identification features and interesting ecological adaptations for survival. His stunning close-up photographs and distribution maps complete each entry. In addition, Henderson includes a wealth of data about Costa Rica's natural environment, as well as a trip preparation checklist and lists of conservation organizations, wildlife tourism sites, and wildlife vocalization tapes and CDs. With so much information so readily and readably accessible, this field guide will be essential for planning and enjoying your time in Costa Rica.

Living on the Edge

Author :
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 9781594860553
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Living on the Edge written by and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2004-10-27 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the natural world in a study of the complex interrelationships that exist among wildlife in four ecosystems--the Brazilian Pantanal, Arizona's Sonoran Desert, the Costa Rican rainforest, and the East African savannah.

Alexander Skutch

Author : Hunter Lewis
Publisher : Axios Press
ISBN 13 : 9780966190878
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Alexander Skutch written by Hunter Lewis and published by Axios Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to being one of the most prolific nature writers of our time and the world's greatest expert on Central American birds, Alexander Skutch was an inspiring moral philosopher and original thinker in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau and John Muir. Alexander Skutch: Selected Writings of an American Naturalist include selections from Skutch's writing spanning his 70 years of contributions to ornithology, travel, nature and philosophy.

Hearing on the Endangered Species Act

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hearing on the Endangered Species Act written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Birds of British Columbia, Volume 4

Author : Wayne Campbell
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774806213
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Birds of British Columbia, Volume 4 written by Wayne Campbell and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2001-02-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-awaited final volume of The Birds of British Columbia completes what some have called one of the most important regional ornithological works in North America. It is the culmination of more than 25 years of effort by the authors who, with the assistance of thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout the province, have created the basic reference work on the avifauna of British Columbia. Volume 4 covers the last half of the passerines and describes 102 species, including the warblers, sparrows, grosbeaks, blackbirds, and finches. The text builds upon the authoritative format of the previous volumes and is supported by hundreds of full-colour illustrations, including detailed distribution maps, unique habitat shots, and beautiful photographs of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. In addition, a species update lists and describes 27 species of birds new to the province since the first three volumes were published. The book concludes with Synopsis: The Birds of British Columbia into the 21st Century, which synthesizes data and information from all four volumes and looks at the conservation challenges facing birds in the new millennium. The four volumes in The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of the region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, regional environment, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality and distribution patterns of 472 species of birds. It is the complete reference work for birdwatchers, ornithologists and naturalists.

Fitness Costs and Benefits of Female Song

Author : Michelle L. Hall
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889452581
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (894 download)

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Download or read book Fitness Costs and Benefits of Female Song written by Michelle L. Hall and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bird song, traditionally regarded as primarily a male trait, is in fact widespread among female songbirds and was probably present in the ancestor of modern songbirds (Odom et al 2014 Nature Communications). These recent findings challenge the view that sexual dimorphism in the expression and complexity of song is largely the outcome of sexual selection on males. It is now clear that understanding the evolution of bird song requires explaining variation within and among species in the expression and complexity of female song. To do this, we need a better understanding of the nature of variation in female song in different contexts and systems, as well as the fitness costs and benefits of variation in the expression and complexity of female song. This Research Topic draws together current research on female song with the goal of understanding the fitness costs and benefits of the diversity of female singing behaviour apparent among songbirds. It includes articles ranging from single-species studies investigating how female song varies with context and contrasts with male song, to comparative analyses exploring relationships between female song and ecological, social, and other factors, as well as opinion pieces.

Hazel Wolf

Author : Susan Starbuck
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295803479
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book Hazel Wolf written by Susan Starbuck and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Hazel Wolf died, at the age of 101, more than nine hundred of her friends -- from the governor of Washington to union organizers, from birdwatchers to hunters -- crowded Town Hall in Seattle to honor the feisty activist and tell the often outrageous "Hazel stories" that were their common currency. In this book, Hazel herself tells the stories. From twenty years of taped conversations, Susan Starbuck has fashioned both a biography and a historical document, the tale of a century�s forces and events as played out in one woman's extraordinary life. Hazel Wolf earned a national reputation as an environmentalist and was awarded the National Audubon Society's Medal of Excellence, an honor she shared with Rachel Carson and Jimmy Carter. She laid the groundwork for a unique coalition of Native Americans and environmentalists who are now working together on issues related to nuclear energy, fisheries, and oil pipelines. She lectured and taught at schools and universities all over the United States. She lobbied Congress on irrigration, labor rights, nuclear energy, and peace, and she corresponded with a global network of environmental leaders. But for all her influence, she never held a political post higher than precinct committee officer in Seattle�s 43rd legislative district, and her highest office in the environmental movement was that of secretary in the Seattle Audubon Society, where she served for thirty-five years. This book follows Hazel Wolf from childhood to old age, a lifetime of burning with a fierce desire for justice. She saw the quest for justice as a collective responsibility. Time and again, she met that challenge head on. Whether organizing for labor rights or founding chapters of the Audubon Society, battling to save old-growth forests or fighting deportation to her native Canada as a communist, over and over she put herself in the line of fire. "I was just there," she said, "powerless and strong, someone who wouldn�t chicken out."

Birds of Field and Shore

Author : John Eastman
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811726993
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Field and Shore written by John Eastman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide which describes 42 common birds found in Eastern North America which includes information on their habitats, behavior, migration habits, evolutionary adaptations, and use in nature lore.

Bird Neighbors

Author : Neltie Blanchan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3734084407
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Bird Neighbors written by Neltie Blanchan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Bird Neighbors by Neltie Blanchan

Bird Neighbors: an Introductory Acquaintance With One Hundred and Fifity Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes

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Author : Neltje Blanchan
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 146550480X
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book Bird Neighbors: an Introductory Acquaintance With One Hundred and Fifity Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes written by Neltje Blanchan and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: