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Starlings and Mynas

Author : Adrian Craig
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408135221
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Starlings and Mynas written by Adrian Craig and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Old World family of birds in the Helm Identification series. Starlings range from familiar species such as Common Starling and Common Myna, which are closely associated with people and have been introduced to many parts of the world, to little-known forest birds with a very restricted distribution. The family is centred on tropical Asia and tropical Africa, where two separate evolutionary radiations have occurred. This is the first monograph on the starling family, and summarises the current knowledge of all speices, with a comprehensive bibliography. Information from the avicultural literature is included since for some species nesting and other behaviour have never been observed in the field. Many starlings are highly social, some even nest in colonies, and cooperative breeding ('helpers at the nest') occurs in a number of African species highlights areas where information is lacking, particularly for those starlings whose existence is threatened by habitat destruction.

Mozart's Starling

Author : Lyanda Lynn Haupt
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472153049
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book Mozart's Starling written by Lyanda Lynn Haupt and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling who sang (an improved version of!) the theme from his Piano Concerto Number 17 in G to him. Knowing a kindred spirit when he met one, Mozart wrote "That was wonderful" in his journal and took the bird home to be his pet. For three years Mozart and his family enjoyed the uniquely delightful company of the starling until one April morning when the bird passed away. In 2013, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Crow Planet, rescued her own starling, Carmen, who has become a part of her family. In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely bond between one of history's most controversial characters and one of history's most notoriously disliked birds. Part natural history, part story, Mozart's Starling will delight readers as they learn about language, music, and the secret world of starlings.

Invasive Birds

Author : Colleen T. Downs
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1789242061
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Invasive Birds written by Colleen T. Downs and published by CABI. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour, natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future control methods. Full colour photographs assist with species identification and global distribution maps give a visual representation of the current known distributions of these species. The second part of the book discusses the biogeographical aspects of avian invasions, highlighting current and emerging invasive species across different regions of the world. The third section considers the impact of invasive species on native communities, problems associated with invasive bird management and the use of citizen science in the study of invasive birds.

National Geographic Complete Birds of the World

Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9781426204036
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Complete Birds of the World written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers detailed information on every bird family in the world, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, conservation status, taxonomy, and photographs of individual species.

Birds of the World

Author : Les Beletsky
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801884290
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Birds of the World written by Les Beletsky and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning collection of art and text captures the grace, beauty, and flamboyance of the world's birds. It features more than 1,600 original paintings from 11 of the world's leading bird artists.

The Birds of South America

Author : Robert S. Ridgely
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292770638
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (76 download)

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Book Synopsis The Birds of South America by : Robert S. Ridgely

Download or read book The Birds of South America written by Robert S. Ridgely and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America's treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest, they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single, published source. The Birds of South America, projected to be a four-volume work, thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach, the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies, comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation, both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics, reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important, they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate, incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume II includes the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers, Antbirds, Gnatcatchers, and Tapaculos; Tyrant Flycatchers; and Manakins and Cotingas. The remaining volumes of The Birds of South America will be: Volume III: The Nonpasserines (Landbirds) Volume IV: The Nonpasserines (Waterbirds) No release date has been set for the remaining volumes.

Cooperative Breeding in Vertebrates

Author : Walter D. Koenig
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107043433
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Cooperative Breeding in Vertebrates written by Walter D. Koenig and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together long-term studies of cooperation in vertebrates that challenge our understanding of the evolution of social behavior.

Birds of British Columbia, Volume 3

Author : Wayne Campbell
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774844396
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Birds of British Columbia, Volume 3 written by Wayne Campbell and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Columbia has one of the richest assemblages of bird species in the world. The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of this region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. This third volume, covering the first half of the passerines, builds on the authoritative format of the previous bestselling volumes. It contains 89 species, including common ones such as swallows, jays, crows, wrens, thrushes, and starlings. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for bird-watchers, ornithologists, and naturalists who want in-depth information on the province's regularly occurring and rare birds.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

Author : John Harrison
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199585660
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka written by John Harrison and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Sri Lanka. Featuring numerous color illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.

A Catalogue of the Birds of Sind

Author : Edward Arthur Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book A Catalogue of the Birds of Sind written by Edward Arthur Butler and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Catalogue of the Birds of Sind, Cutch, Káthiáwár, North Gujarát, and Mount Aboo

Author : Edward Arthur Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis A Catalogue of the Birds of Sind, Cutch, Káthiáwár, North Gujarát, and Mount Aboo by : Edward Arthur Butler

Download or read book A Catalogue of the Birds of Sind, Cutch, Káthiáwár, North Gujarát, and Mount Aboo written by Edward Arthur Butler and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Naturalised Birds of the World

Author : Christopher Lever
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 140812825X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Naturalised Birds of the World written by Christopher Lever and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the world's naturalised (successfully introduced) species of bird. Many species have been introduced to countries outside their natural range by people, either deliberately or accidentally, with varied consequences for both those species themselves and the native fauna of their 'new' homes. In Britain, the introduced Canada Goose has quickly become ubiquitous at every lake and riverside, while the Golden Pheasant remains a scarce and unobtrusive inhabitant of a few scattered, remote woodlands. The House Sparrow and Common Starling, both in decline over parts of their native range, are thriving in a naturalised state in North America and elsewhere in the world. Naturalised populations of Mallard in various parts of the world are threatening a total of seven other duck species with extinction through hybridisation. This book discusses each species in turn, describing how, why, when and where its introduction took place, how it became established, and the ecological and economic impacts its presence has had in the country or countries it is naturalised in. Each account has a map, showing natural and introduced range, and there is a wealth of beautiful line drawings of the species concerned.

Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines

Author : R Schodde
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643102930
Total Pages : 887 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines written by R Schodde and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent classifications of Australian birds have been limited to lists of "species" which are inadequate as biodiversity indicators. The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines fills a huge gap in ornithological knowledge by separating out and listing not only 340 species of song-birds but also the 720 distinct regional forms. Covering about half the national bird fauna, the Directory provides science and the community with baseline information about what bird it is and where it lives in an Australia-wide context. Identity is taken down to the level of distinct regional population. No other compendium on Australian birds does this.

Birds in Sanskrit Literature

Author : K. N. Dave
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Birds in Sanskrit Literature written by K. N. Dave and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines

Author : Robert Kennedy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780198546689
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (466 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines written by Robert Kennedy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-21 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '... it is hoped that this book will 'Kick-start' interest in the Philippine's birds, both at home and abroad, before it is too late' Birding World

The Birds of Africa: Volume VIII

Author : Roger Safford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472982894
Total Pages : 1025 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book The Birds of Africa: Volume VIII written by Roger Safford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universally recognised as by far the most authoritative work ever published on the subject, The Birds of Africa is a superb multi-contributor reference work, with encyclopaedic species texts, stunning paintings of all species and numerous subspecies, informative line drawings, detailed range maps, and extensive bibliographies. Each volume contains an Introduction that brings the reader up to date with the latest developments in African ornithology, including the evolution and biogeography of African birds. Diagnoses of the families and genera, often with superspecies maps, are followed by the comprehensive species accounts themselves. These include descriptions of range and status, field characters, voice, general habits, food, and breeding habits. Full bibliographies, acoustic references, and indexes complete this scholarly work of reference. This eighth and final volume covers the Malagasy region which comprises Madagascar and the various islands and archipelagos of the Indian Ocean including the Seychelles, the Comoros, Mauritius and Réunion. Every resident and migrant species is covered in full detail, comparable to other volumes in the series, and with a colour map for each species. Vagrants are treated in less detail. All species are illustrated on a beautiful series of 64 colour plates, with original artwork from John Gale and Brian Small. This is a major work of reference on the birds of the region and will remain the standard text for many years to come.

Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

Author : Frédéric Jiguet
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691172439
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East written by Frédéric Jiguet and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe