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13903 | Texas Waterfowl | $25.00 |
| Johnson, William P. and Mark W. Lockwood | |||
| In this beautifully illustrated guide, two practicing wildlife biologists describe the life histories of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans that occur in Texas. For common species and those that breed in the state, each account begins with an interesting fact (such as, 'Red-breasted Mergansers have been clocked at over 80 mph, the fastest recorded flight speed for a duck . . .') and provides information on Texas distribution and harvest, population status, diet, range and habitats, re . . . | |||
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13716 | The History and Range Expansion of Peregrine Falcons in the Thule Area, Northwest Greenland | $34.00 |
| Kurt K. Burnham with William A. Burnham, Ian Newton, Jeff A. Johnson, and Andrew G. Gosler | |||
| This book covers the discovery and history of the northernmost breeding population of peregrine falcons in the world, located near the Thule Air Base in northwest Greenland. Drawing on thirteen years of research, the authors present a comprehensive set of findings on the biology and ecology of this remarkable population and provide critical evidence and documentation of the ways climate change is enabling profoundly new ranges for migratory populations. . . . | |||
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13896 | True Pheasants: A Noble Quarry | $50.00 |
| Pfarr, James | |||
| Considered by many to be jewels of nature, the genus Phasianus (true pheasants) faces elimination in its Asian range, and hybridization in captivity. Wishing to preserve for posterity the true phenotypes, the author presents an in-depth study, which includes actual museum specimens, detailed anatomical plates, identification and distribution information. A tribute to the spectacular true pheasants. Color images throughout, museum photos. 266 Photos. 50 Illustrations.Size 11 in X 8.5 in. Hardcove . . . | |||
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OM75 | Ecology of Willow Flycatchers in the Sierra Nevada, California: Meadow Characteristics and Weather | $19.95 |
| Heather A. Mathewson, Michael L. Morrison, Helen L. Loffland and Peter F. Brussard | |||
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Ecology of Willow Flycatchers (Empidonax traillii) in the Sierra Nevada, California: Effects of Meadow Characteristics and Weather on Demographics Abstract: Population declines in songbirds are often attributed to regional habitat loss and fragmentation caused by landuse practices, which might be further aggravated by climate change. These concerns are particularly evident in the Intermountain West, where riparian areas are considered a priority for conservation because of pre . . . |
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13869 | Parrots and Finches: Healthy Nutrition | $32.50 |
| Low, Rosemary | |||
| Many areas of bird and Parrot keeping have been well covered and written advice is easily available. Yet perhaps one of the most important needs, nutrition, has been widely overlooked. Until now! Concerned at the lack of understanding of a healthy way to feed parrots and finches, Rosemary Low has taken the time to write and publish a comprehensive guide containing essential knowledge for all bird owners. She explains the importance of offering fresh foods, rather than relying on processed and d . . . | |||
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13733L | Audubon's Aviary: The Original Watercolors for The Birds of America Limited Deluxe Facsimile Edition | $140.00 |
| Olson, Roberta | |||
| A national treasure is celebrated in this landmark publication. The Birds of America is a monumental classic, but it has never been explored like this before. This important new volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that Audubon painted for these monumental engravings. We are familiar with the prints engraved by Robert Havell Jr., but Audubon’s Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon himself and tells the story behind their creation with fresh . . . | |||
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13904 | Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle | $21.95 |
| Fuller, Harry G. | |||
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In Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle Harry Fuller shows you how and where to squeeze more precious minutes of birding into your life. Ostensibly, you are driving up or down the I-5 corridor on a business or family trip. But your eyes are constantly scanning the sky, the fence posts and the open country, and your binoculars are on the back seat. In this book, Harry Fuller describes hundreds of birding sites beside or a short distance off the freeway. Now you can snag a few minutes of bi . . . |
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13899 | Sharpe's Birds of Paradise | $995.00 |
| Sharpe, R. Bowdler | |||
| Sharpe. Birds of Paradise: Monograph of the Paradiseidae or Birds of Paradise and Ptilonorhynchidae, or Bower-Birds. Seventy-nine color plates, Quarter-bound in goatskin leather, decorated canvas cover. 21½ x 15 inches. Together with octavo text volume with introduction by Errol Fuller. Both volumes housed in slipcases. Magnificent reprint of a monograph first published between 1891-1898, regarded as the last of the great color plate productions of the 19th Century. . . . | |||
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13900 | Lear's Birds Drawn for John Gould | $1,595.00 |
| Lear, Edward | |||
| Edward Lear was an ornithological artist with few equals. This magnificent imperial folio edition is a facsimile of David Attenborough’s unique collection of 80 of Lear’splates for the naturalist John Gould. Limited to 780 numbered copies, each signed by David Attenborough. Bound in full goatskin leather with gold blocking on front, back, spine and inside edges. Imperial folio format measures 21¼ x 14½ inches.Presented in a buckram-bound solander box along with a beautiful print of the majestic . . . | |||
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13887 | Owls | $35.00 |
| Taylor, Marianne | |||
| These wonderful birds share our world so discreetly, and you could easily live out several lifetimes without ever seeing one. However, with a little insight, patience and luck, you could step into their realm and enjoy some unforgettable close encounters, whether abroad or at home. The chances are high that there are wild owls of one kind or another living not far from your own front door, and your observations could make a difference to their survival.'from the Introduction.From tiny Elf and Py . . . | |||
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ABABZ | ABA Birdfinding Guide: A Birder's Guide to Belize | $29.95 |
| Frenz, Bert | |||
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Why bird in Belize? Well, the birds of course. The spectacularly colorful are the first to grab your attention; and it is the appeal of finding another species at every turn in the trail. Belize's scenic beauty, its Mayan history, and its fascinating and elusive wildlife and the dense beautiful jungles are all reasons to visit. This guide covers over 100 sites in detail, with directions, description including trails, conditions, vendors, and facilities such as toilets, accomodatio . . . |
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13698 | The Unfeathered Bird | $49.95 |
| Katrina Van Grouw | |||
| There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally all the same. With over 300 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered Bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface. Each exquisite drawing is made from an actual specimen and reproduced in sumptuous large format. The birds are shown in lifelike po . . . | |||
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13742 | A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago, Third Edition | $39.95 |
| ffrench, Richard | |||
| Members of nearly all the families of South American birds can be found on the two beautiful West Indian islands of Trinidad and Tobago, where the pleasant climate, varied habitat, and avian diversity create a birder's paradise. This easy-to-use book is the third edition of a comprehensive yet compact field guide to all 477 species of the islands' birds, including 35 new species accounts added to the country’s bird list since the last edition. Richard ffrench’s work has been a bible to birders s . . . | |||
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13741 | Birds of Prey of Australia: A Field Guide. Second edition | $41.95 |
| Debus, Stephen J. S. | |||
| This book is an illustrated field guide to diurnal raptors, a bird group that many people find among the most difficult birds to identify. Raptors are popular and iconic birds, and important ecologically as well as in legislation, with some species listed as threatened. Birds of Prey of Australia will enable people to more easily identify them. It also provides a brief overview of the biology of raptors and an indication of the current state of knowledge on them.The book has been completely revi . . . | |||
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13748 | Grassfinches in Australia | $194.00 |
| Forshaw, Joseph; Shephard, Mark; Pridham, Anthony | |||
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The only up-to-date, fully illustrated monograph on all Australian species of grassfinches.
It is not surprising that Australian grassfinches are highly popular with ornithologists and aviculturists, for included among the species are one of the most beautiful of all birds - the Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae - and one of the most familiar cagebirds - the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata.
After a lapse of almost half a century since publication of Klaus Immelmann’s eminent work . . . |
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13874 | Biological Anomalies: Birds | $27.50 |
| Corliss, William R. | |||
| 150 illus., 3 index, 1170 references, 7' x 10'. Birds are everywhere: some can fly high over the Himalayas, others can dive as deep as 500 meters in the oceans, some migrate unerringly from one end of the earth to the other. With more than 9,000 species recongnized, birds present us with hundreds of scientific puzzle to solve.<>Typical subjects covered: Asymmetric birds * Wing claw and spurs * Inherited callosities * Unrelated birds that look alike * Enigmas of avian instincts * The intelligenc . . . | |||
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13873 | Condor Tales: What I Learned in Twelve Years With the Big Birds | $18.95 |
| Wilbur, Sanford R. | |||
| 'I can promise you some chapters in the condor tale that you've never heard before.' With that introduction, Sanford R. 'Sandy' Wilbur takes you into parts of Condor Country where few have ever been. Based on sixty years of interest, and twelve years (1969-1981) of intensive study, Sandy gives you full benefit of his knowledge of the California Condor. How did National Audubon Society first become involved in condor preservation? How did Carl Koford become the first condor biologist? How were th . . . | |||
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13872 | Nine Feet from Tip to Tip: The California Condor through History | $18.95 |
| Wilbur, Sanford R. | |||
| CD-ROM included. Illustrated, with index & references. In 1941, Harry Harris published 'The Annals of Gymnogyps to 1900' [Condor 43(1):3-55, January 1941], a bibliographic survey of what was then known of the early history of the California condor. Even after publication in 1953 of Carl Koford's epic work on the biology of condors, Harris' review remained by far the most complete and most authoritative document concerning the relationships between humans and one of the world's rarest species. No . . . | |||
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QRPW | Raptors of Western North America: A Comprehensive Guide to All Species. Quick Reference Guide | $7.95 |
| Karlson, Kevin T. | |||
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Raptors of Western North America contains over 120 color photos of all the raptors that occur west of the Rocky mountains in the continental United States and Canadian provinces. Multiple photos for many species show a variety of plumage conditions for males, females and different color morphs, upperside and underside flight views, as well as a number of different wing shapes for each species in flight. Perched birds are also shown. Each species featured includes a short description of the phy . . . |
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QRPE | Raptors of Eastern North America: A Comprehensive Guide to All Species. Quick Reference Guide | $7.95 |
| Karlson, Kevin T. | |||
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Raptors of Eastern North America contains over 120 color photos of all the raptors that occur east of the Rocky mountains in the United States and Canadian provinces. Multiple photos for many species show a variety of plumage conditions for males, females and different color morphs, upperside and underside flight views, as well as a number of different wing shapes for each species in flight. Perched birds are also shown. Each species featured includes a short description of the physical featu . . . |
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