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The North American Swans: Their Biology and Conservation

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609621719
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book The North American Swans: Their Biology and Conservation written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among birds, swans are relatively long-lived species and are also among the most strongly monogamous, having prolonged pair and family bonds that strongly influence their reproductive and general social behavior, which, in combination with their beauty and elegance, contribute to the overall high degree of worldwide human interest in them. This volume of more than 59,000 words describes the distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biologies of the four species of swans that breed or have historically bred in North America, including the native trumpeter and tundra swans, the introduced mute swan, and the marginally occurring whooper swan. Also included are 5 distribution maps, 15 drawings, 27 photographs by the author, and a reference section of nearly 1,000 literature citations.

Swans: Their Biology and Natural History

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 160962081X
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Swans: Their Biology and Natural History written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven species of swans are an easily and universally recognized group of waterfowl, which have historically played important roles in the folklore, myths and legends in many cultures. Among the largest of all flying birds, they have been used as symbo

Wyoming Wildlife: A Natural History

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609621506
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Wyoming Wildlife: A Natural History written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys Wyoming's mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian faunas. In addition to introducing the state's geography, geology, climate, and major ecosystems, it provides 65 biological profiles of 72 mammal species, 195 profiles of 196 birds, 9 profiles of 12 reptiles, and 6 profiles of 9 amphibians. There are also species lists of Wyoming's 117 mammals, 445 birds, 22 reptiles, and 12 amphibians. Also included are descriptions of nearly 50 national and state properties, including parks, forests, preserves, and other public-access natural areas in Wyoming. The book includes a text of more than 150,000 words, nearly 700 references, a glossary of 115 biological terms, nearly 50 maps and line drawings by the author, and 33 color photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen.

Bewick's Swan

Author : Eileen Rees
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408133105
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Bewick's Swan written by Eileen Rees and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and highly readable monograph, showcasing one of the flagship species of wetland conservation in Britain to superb effect. The arrival of thousands of Bewick's Swans from their Arctic breeding grounds to lakes and wetlands throughout northern and eastern Britain is an unforgettable sight. Popular among both birders and the wider public, these elegant birds are among the best-studied waterfowl in the world. Beginning with the work of the late Sir Peter Scott in the 1950s, Britain's Bewick's have been the subject of intensive behavioural study, while their population ecology has provided a similar focus for research. In Bewick's Swan, Eileen Rees tells the story of these birds in rich detail. Rees discusses their biology in full, with sections on population and distribution, breeding biology, wintering behaviour, food and feeding ecology, taxonomy and phylogeny, migration, and conservation; much original research is included, and there is frequent reference to the Bewick's sibling subspecies, the Tundra Swan of North America. Personal recollections from a lifetime of study weave through the narrative, which is illuminated by Dafila Scott's evocative illustrations. "The leading monograph of the year, by a long way." British Birds, Feb 2007

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America

Author : Guy Baldassarre
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421408082
Total Pages : 1183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America written by Guy Baldassarre and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 1183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.

The North American Geese

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609620941
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book The North American Geese written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eight currently recognized species of North American geese are part of a familiar group of birds collectively called waterfowl, all of which are smaller than swans and generally larger than ducks. They include the most popular of our aquatic gamebirds, with several million shot each year by sport hunters. Our two most abundant waterfowl, the Canada goose and snow goose, have populations collectively totaling about 15 million individuals. Like swans, the lifelong pairbonding of geese, their familial care, and prolonged social attachment to their offspring are legendary. Their seasonal migratory flights sometimes span thousands of miles, and the sight of their long, wavering flight formations are as much the symbols of seasonal change as are the spring songs of cardinals or the appearance of autumnal leaf colors. This book describes each species' geographic range and subspecies, its identification traits, weights and measurements, and criteria for its age and sex determination. Ecological and behavioral information includes each species' breeding and wintering habitats, its foods and foraging behavior, its local and long distance movements, and its relationships with other species. Reproductive information includes each species' age of maturity, pair-bond pattern, pair-forming behaviors, usual clutch sizes and incubation periods, brooding behavior, and postbreeding behavior. Mortality sources and rates of egg, young, and adult losses are also summarized, and each species' past and current North American populations are estimated. In addition to a text of nearly 60,000 words, the book includes 8 maps, 21 line drawings, and 28 photographs by the author, as well as more than 700 literature citations.

Ducks, Geese, and Swans: Species accounts (Cairina to Mergus)

Author : Janet Kear
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780198610090
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)

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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:

Swans of the World

Author : Alice L. Price
Publisher : Council Oak Books
ISBN 13 : 9780933031814
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Swans of the World written by Alice L. Price and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated with swans of legend, art, nature and the imagination, Swans of the World is a treasury and a treasure as well.

The North American Quails, Partridges, and Pheasants

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609621174
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book The North American Quails, Partridges, and Pheasants written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents the biology of six species of New World quails that are native to North America north of Mexico (mountain, scaled, Gambel's, California, and Montezuma quails, and the northern bobwhite), three introduced Old World partridges (chukar, Himalayan snowcock, and gray partridge), and the introduced common (ring-necked) pheasant. Collectively, quails, partridges, and pheasants range throughout all of the continental United States and the Canadian provinces. Two of the species, the northern bobwhite and ring-necked pheasant, are the most economically important of all North American upland game birds. All of the species are hunted extensively for sport and are highly popular with naturalists, birders, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

For a 4(d) Rule for the Conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl on Non-federal Lands, Environmental Alternatives Analysis

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book For a 4(d) Rule for the Conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl on Non-federal Lands, Environmental Alternatives Analysis written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Animal Migration

Author : E.J. Milner-Gulland
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199568995
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Animal Migration written by E.J. Milner-Gulland and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Migration is a fascinating phenomenon that can contribute to the fundamental structuring of ecosystems. This seminal volume synthesises insights from both mathematical modelling and empirical research in order to generate a unified understanding of the mechanisms underlying migration.

Status of the Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus Buccinator) in Alberta

Author : Alberta. Alberta Environment
Publisher : Alberta Environment
ISBN 13 : 9780778509219
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Status of the Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus Buccinator) in Alberta written by Alberta. Alberta Environment and published by Alberta Environment. This book was released on 2000 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks

Author : Jean-Pierre L. Savard
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482248980
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks by : Jean-Pierre L. Savard

Download or read book Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks written by Jean-Pierre L. Savard and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe. This has been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concerns associated with numerical declines in several sea duck species and populations, as well as a growing appreciation for their interesting ecological attributes. Reflecting the considerable research recently conducted on this tribe, Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks examines the 15 extant species of sea ducks from North America. Chapters are organized conceptually to focus on, compare, and contrast the ecological attributes of the tribe. Experts provide in-depth treatments of a range of topics, including: Population dynamics and genetics Infectious diseases and parasites Breeding costs and cross-seasonal affects Contaminant burdens Foraging behavior and energetics Migration strategies, molt ecology, and habitat affinities and dynamics Breeding systems and reproductive behavior Harvest history The book presents a comprehensive synthesis of sea duck ecology, documents factors that have caused population declines of some species, and provides managers with measures to enhance recovery of depressed populations of sea ducks in North America. Capturing the current state of knowledge of this unique tribe, it provides a benchmark for where we are in conservation efforts and suggests future directions for researchers, managers, students, conservationists, and avian enthusiasts.

Birds of the Yukon Territory

Author : Pamela H. Sinclair
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774844345
Total Pages : 597 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Yukon Territory written by Pamela H. Sinclair and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yukon is a land of remarkable wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and profound beauty. It is also home to a unique assemblage of birds. As of 2002, 288 bird species have been documented in the Yukon, with 223 occurring regularly. They occupy an amazing range of habitats, from the most barren mountain peaks to lush valley bottom forests, and are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Yukon First Nations people. The vast areas of natural habitat with limited road access can make the study of birds challenging, but are key in defining the nature of birding in the Yukon. Birds of the Yukon Territory is the result of a decade-long project initiated to gather and share what is known about the Yukon's birdlife. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour photographs and 223 hand-drawn bird illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on bird distribution, migration and breeding chronology, nesting behaviour, and habitat use, and on conservation concerns. Two hundred and eighty-eight species of birds are documented, including 223 regular species, and 65 casual and accidental species. In compiling this meticulously researched volume, the authors consulted over 166,000 records in a database created by the Canadian Wildlife Service, with information dating back to 1861. S ections on birds in Aboriginal culture and history, and bird names in the Yukon First Nations and Inuvialuit languages, enhance the book, as do the numerous easily interpreted charts and graphs. Destined to become a basic reference work on the avifauna of the North, Birds of the Yukon Territory is a must-have for bird enthusiasts and anyone interested in the natural history of the Yukon and the North.

Grassland Grouse and Their Conservation

Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Grassland Grouse and Their Conservation written by Paul A. Johnsgard and published by Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press. This book was released on 2002-07-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned ornithologist Johnsgard wrote a book about grouse in 1983, then turned his attention to other birds of his Great Plains homeland. Nearly two decades later, he realized he had neglected to notice that they were disappearing. In response, he offers a cautionary essay that diverges just enough from strict scientific nomenclature to be comprehensible to non-specialists. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Wildlife Techniques Manual

Author : Nova J. Silvy
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421401592
Total Pages : 1133 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book The Wildlife Techniques Manual written by Nova J. Silvy and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 1133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard text in a variety of courses, the Techniques Manual, as it is commonly called, covers every aspect of modern wildlife management and provides practical information for applying the hundreds of methods described in its pages. To effectively incorporate the explosion of new information in the wildlife profession, this latest edition is logically organized into a two-volume set: Volume 1 is devoted to research techniques and Volume 2 focuses on management methodologies.

Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean

Author : David W. Nellis
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781561641918
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean written by David W. Nellis and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps to identify the birds seen along the coast and presents their characteristics, ecological niche, the high degree of specialization they have developed, and their demanding habitat .