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Book Synopsis A Guide to the Birds of the Galápagos Islands by : Isabel Castro
Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of the Galápagos Islands written by Isabel Castro and published by Helm. This book was released on 1996 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their wildlife and the pioneering work undertaken by Charles Darwin in formulating his theories of natural selection and speciation. This guide covers and illustrates all the bird species to have been recorded on the islands.
Book Synopsis Wildlife of the Galapagos by : Julian Fitter
Download or read book Wildlife of the Galapagos written by Julian Fitter and published by Traveller's Guide. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The islands of the Galápagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year.
Book Synopsis Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galápagos Islands by : Andy Swash
Download or read book Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galápagos Islands written by Andy Swash and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized volume is a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, encompassing the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. 53 color plates.
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Birds of Galapagos by : Michael Philip Harris
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Galapagos written by Michael Philip Harris and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galápagos by : Tui De Roy
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galápagos written by Tui De Roy and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact, richly illustrated photographic field guide to all of the birds of Galápagos, from renowned photographer and writer Tui De Roy A lifelong resident of Galápagos, Tui De Roy has been observing, studying, and photographing the islands’ astonishing birdlife for sixty years. In A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galápagos, she distills everything she has learned to create a one-of-a-kind field guide that every birder visiting the archipelago will want to carry with them wherever they go. A compact yet comprehensive combination of field guide and natural history, the book features more than 600 of De Roy’s superb photographs and is packed with detailed, easy-to-access information in bullet-point format. Every resident bird species is fully described and abundantly illustrated, showing different aspects of their life cycle, habitat, and behavior. And the islands’ most iconic bird group—Darwin’s Finches—is given special attention. With precise descriptions including plumage and beak variations, the book corrects many common identification errors about this group. Unique in design and content, A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galápagos is a must-have for all wildlife enthusiasts traveling to this fabled archipelago—and anyone who wants to better understand its spectacular birds. A compact yet comprehensive photographic identification guide Covers all resident species and frequent migrants Features more than 600 of Tui De Roy’s superb color photographs Includes distribution maps and easy-to-find information for identifying and understanding each species, including life cycles, habits, range, and conservation status
Download or read book Birds of Ecuador written by Robin Restall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country. With thousands of beautiful and detailed paintings, accompanied by concise descriptions and accurate maps, this is an indispensible guide to bird identification in Ecuador. · Covers every species and most subspecies recorded in Ecuador, including migrants and vagrants, with accurate and up-to-date distribution maps. · 291 colour plates illustrating more than 1,630 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. · Concise text covering identification, voice, habits, habitats, range, distribution and status.
Book Synopsis Flowering Plants of the Galápagos by : Conley K. McMullen
Download or read book Flowering Plants of the Galápagos written by Conley K. McMullen and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Galápagos are home to a wide-ranging assortment of unusual plants and animals. The islands became famous as the site of Charles Darwin's research leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection, and their magnificent flora and fauna continue to draw visitors from around the world. Based on the author's 16 years of fieldwork and featuring his exceptional photography, Flowering Plants of the Galápagos is the first accessible, in-depth yet compact guide to the plant life of the area. An invaluable resource for tourists, natural history enthusiasts, and professionals, the book: • Introduces the botanical history of the islands and their varied ecological zones • Allows easy identification of 436 flowering plants (77 families, 192 genera, and 390 species) • Covers endemic plants found exclusively on the islands; native plants, which grow on the Galápagos and elsewhere; and exotic plants present as a result of human actions • Offers thorough accounts of the plants which give the scientific, common, and family names; range; islands inhabited; habitat; description; and additional notes of interest • Is richly illustrated with 266 color photographs of flowering plants and 117 of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, non-flowering plants, and the islands themselves • Organizes species by form, leaf arrangement, and flower color and includes descriptive plant drawings to aid in identification • Provides a map of the Galápagos and a list of plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites
Book Synopsis Galapagos Wildlife by : David Horwell
Download or read book Galapagos Wildlife written by David Horwell and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2011 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best guidebook to accompany wildlife enthusiasts on the 'trip of a lifetime'.
Book Synopsis Wildlife of Ecuador by : Andrés Vásquez Noboa
Download or read book Wildlife of Ecuador written by Andrés Vásquez Noboa and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mainland Ecuador's spectacular wildlife makes it a magnet for nature tourists, but until now there hasn't been a go-to, all-in-one guide geared to the general reader. With this handy and accessible guide, visitors now have everything they need to identify and enjoy the majority of birds and animals they are likely to see. Written and illustrated by two of Ecuador's most experienced nature guides and photographers, this book covers more than 350 birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. It features over 400 stunning color photographs and includes a range map for each species, as well as a brief account of the country's natural history and biogeography. With its extensive coverage, attractive and easy-to-use layout, beautiful photographs, and nontechnical text, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to explore the natural wonders of Ecuador. An essential all-in-one guide to mainland Ecuador's amazing wildlife Unique and attractive layout with more than 400 stunning color photographs Covers more than 350 of the most frequently seen birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians Uses a habitat-based approach to aid identification Accessible text provides key information on identification, behavior, biology, and conservation Photos, maps, and text are presented together for ease of use
Book Synopsis Birds of Western Ecuador by : Nick Athanas
Download or read book Birds of Western Ecuador written by Nick Athanas and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate photographic guide to the birds of western Ecuador Western Ecuador is famed for its astonishingly diverse birdlife, from colorful hummingbirds and outrageous toucans to more difficult groups like raptors, flycatchers, and ovenbirds. Here is the ultimate photographic guide to the spectacular birds of this region. Featuring nearly 1,500 stunning color photos of 946 species, this richly detailed and taxonomically sophisticated field guide will help you with even the toughest identification challenges. Species accounts, photos, and color distribution maps appear side by side, making it easier than ever to find what you are looking for, whether you are in the field or preparing for your trip. Features nearly 1,500 photos of 946 species Includes facing-page species accounts, photos, and maps Provides photos of multiple plumages for many species Helps you to differentiate between similar species
Download or read book Watching Wildlife written by David Andrew and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From famous finches to marine iguanas, the Galapagos is a dream location for anyone interested in the natural world. The islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are home to some of the world's most unusual wildlife. An invaluable guide, Watching Wildlife Galapagos Islands features detailed coverage of conservation issues, ecotourism and natural history, hundreds of colour photographs that highlight the rich variety of fauna, and numerous ways to explore the volcanic beauty ashore or the snorkelling wonders of the seas.
Download or read book Galapagos written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Galapagos islands is one of the most amazing, biologically diverse, nature-rich places on Earth. This beautifully illustrated and photographic tour of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Galapagos islands will cover everything that makes them one of the most unique places on the planet. An illustrated and photographic tour of the flora, fauna and geology of the Galapagos islands (13 major islands, 6 smaller islands, 40 islets), this is the ultimate book on these incredible islands. Featuring spreads on the formation of the islands, the animals, the plants, the unique evolutionary traits, amazing habitats, conservation, and more.
Book Synopsis The Birds of Ecuador: Status, distribution, and taxonomy by : Robert S. Ridgely
Download or read book The Birds of Ecuador: Status, distribution, and taxonomy written by Robert S. Ridgely and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Birds of Ecuador comprehensively treats the nearly 1600 species of birds that can be found in mainland Ecuador. The authors describe Ecuador this way: "One of the wonders of the natural world. Nowhere else is such incredible avian diversity crammed into such a small country.... Birds are, happily, numerous in many parts of Ecuador: even the downtown parks of the big cities such as Quito and Guayaquil host their complement." Volume II, the field guide volume of this two-volume set, contains 96 full-color plates and facing pages of descriptive text, a color map of Ecuador, along with two line drawings of bird anatomy, 115 silhouette outlines, and nearly 1600 distribution maps. All species are illustrated in full color, including migrants and vagrants and visually distinctive subspecies. The text focuses on the field identification aspects of each species, including their behavior, vocalizations, and nest appearance. The two volumes of The Birds of Ecuador are available separately or may be purchased as a slipcased set.
Book Synopsis Birds of Golden Gate Park by : Golden Gate Audubon Society
Download or read book Birds of Golden Gate Park written by Golden Gate Audubon Society and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Gate Park National Recreation Area is the permanent or migratory home of over 250 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map of the park. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Researched by the Audubon Society of Golden Gate.
Download or read book India Wildlife written by James Kavanagh and published by Waterford Press. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated guide to India Wildlife highlights over 120 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding guide includes back panel eco-region map showing wildlife viewing areas. Ideal for visitors, conservationists and citizen science programs.
Download or read book Galapagos written by Tui De Roy and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the days of Darwin, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of the world. This book captures the ethereal - even haunting - quality of these islands, in words and in pictures, like none ever before.
Book Synopsis The Birds of Ecuador by : Robert S. Ridgely
Download or read book The Birds of Ecuador written by Robert S. Ridgely and published by Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely anticipated volumes comprehensively treat the nearly 1600 species of birds that can be found in mainland Ecuador. Volume 2: Field Guide contains 96 full-colour plates and facing pages of descriptive text, a colour map of Ecuador, 2 line drawings of bird anatomy, 115 silhouette outlines and nearly 1600 distribution maps. All species are illustrated in full colour, including migrants and vagrants and visually distinctive subspecies. The text focuses on the field indentification aspects of each species, including their behaviour, vocalisations and nest appearance.
