Seabird Islands: Ecology, Invasion, and Restoration
ISBN: 9780199735693 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Islands with large colonies of seabirds are found throughout the globe. Seabird islands provide nesting and roosting sites for birds that forage at sea, deposit marine nutrients on land, and physically alter these islands. Habitats for numerous endemic and endangered animal and plant species, seabird islands are therefore biodiversity hotspots with high priority for conservation. Successful campaigns to eradicate predators (e.g., rats and cats) from seabird islands have been conducted worldwide. However, removal of predators will not necessarily lead to natural recovery of seabirds or...
Islands with large colonies of seabirds are found throughout the globe. Seabird islands provide nesting and roosting sites for birds that forage at se...
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532,29 zł |
A Check List of North American Birds - A Handy Check List for the Keen Bird Watcher
ISBN: 9781447414704 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text contains a concise checklist of the birds common to North America. A text that will greatly appeal to those with an interest in the birds native to this part of the world, 'A Check List of North American Birds' constitutes a worthy addition to any collection of North American ornithological literature. The birds listed herein include: Robin, St. Lucas Robin, Varied Thrush, Wood Thrush, Hermit Thrush, Audubon's Thrush, Dwarf Thrush, Olive-Backed Thrush, Alice's Thrush, Oregon Thrush, Wilson's Thrush, Mountain Mockingbird, Mockingbird, Catbird, Brown Thrush, Long-billed Thrush,...
This text contains a concise checklist of the birds common to North America. A text that will greatly appeal to those with an interest in the birds na...
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129,18 zł |
The Structure of Birds' Eggs - A Scientific Look at what Happens Inside an Egg
ISBN: 9781447414971 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs, containing a wealth of information coupled with detailed illustrations. A must-have for egg enthusiasts, this book makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Chapters included herein are: 'Structure of the Egg', 'Surface of Eggs', 'Exquisite Texture', 'Chalk-like Eggs', 'Exceptional Structure', 'Curiously Painted Eggs', 'Easter Eggs', 'Structure of the Shell', 'Chemical Composition', 'Shell-less Eggs', 'Analysis...
This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs...
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76,53 zł |
Birds of Seychelles
ISBN: 9781408151518 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The bird population of the Seychelles is the focus of this comprehensive field guide. Over 250 recorded species are depicted in colour, with accounts of the breeding species including endemics, their origins, threats and conservation.
The bird population of the Seychelles is the focus of this comprehensive field guide. Over 250 recorded species are depicted in colour, with accounts ...
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172,67 zł |
The Double-Crested Cormorant: Symbol of Ecological Conflict
ISBN: 9780472117635 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of the survival, recovery, astonishing success, and controversial status of the double-crested cormorant. After surviving near extinction driven by DDT and other contaminants from the 1940s through the early 1970s, the cormorant has made an unprecedented comeback from mere dozens to a population in the millions, bringing the bird again into direct conflict with humans. Hated for its colonial nesting behavior; the changes it brings to landscapes; and especially its competition with commercial and sports fishers, fisheries, and fish farmers throughout the Great Lakes and... This is the story of the survival, recovery, astonishing success, and controversial status of the double-crested cormorant. After surviving near ex... |
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127,25 zł |
Hawks & Owls of Eastern North America
ISBN: 9781554079995 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A nice handy guide to hawks and owls, especially for beginners and less experienced birders... A valuable reference. Especially helpful for the identification of hawks in flight... Recommended. With their legendary nocturnal behavior, a preference for remote habitats, changing migratory patterns, and swift flight speeds, birds of prey are particularly difficult to identify and track. Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America depicts the subtle differences and rich diversity among these magnificent... A nice handy guide to hawks and owls, especially for beginners and less experienced birders... A valuable reference. |
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85,26 zł |
Reproduction in Poultry
ISBN: 9780851987385 / Angielski / Miękka / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book describes the biological basis of reproduction in poultry and places this information in the context of poultry production. The author has collated and integrated recent information from a variety of sources in order to highlight the principles of the reproductive biology of poultry. This is achieved through a well-illustrated and tabulated text which emphasizes integration rather than comprehensive literature citations.
The book begins by considering the egg, proceeds to a brief description of embryonic and chick development as they relate to poultry production, and... This book describes the biological basis of reproduction in poultry and places this information in the context of poultry production. The author has c...
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313,47 zł |
Birds & Bibles in History (Color Version)
ISBN: 9781907313707 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Birds & Bibles in History is the most comprehensive scientific study of the birds mentioned in Christian Bibles ever. It is the result of author Tian Hattingh being both a Biblical Hebrew student and an amateur ornithologist. It was completed over a twelve year period which included a number of in loco visits to Israel. He investigated all 409 references to birds mentioned in Christian Bibles, ensuring that the original Hebrew and Greek texts are reproduced as accurately as possible. Part 1 covers the development of Ornithology from ancient times to this day. It focuses on the Biblical...
Birds & Bibles in History is the most comprehensive scientific study of the birds mentioned in Christian Bibles ever. It is the result of author Tian ...
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224,72 zł |
Hawks in Flight
ISBN: 9780395709597 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Among the world's most popular birds, hawks can be some of the most difficult birds to identify. They're most often seen flying high above and at a distance.
In the first edition of Hawks in Flight, Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton presented a holistic method of hawk identification, using general body shape, the way they move, and the places they are most likely to be seen. The new edition of the book that Roger Tory Peterson called a -landmark- integrates an array of carefully selected photographs, David Sibley's superb illustrations, and a clear, information-packed... Among the world's most popular birds, hawks can be some of the most difficult birds to identify. They're most often seen flying high above and at a di...
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128,21 zł |
Pigeon Trapping in the Old and New Worlds
ISBN: 9781447450757 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to trapping pigeons, with information on assembling traps, different types of trap, common problems, benefits, drawbacks, materials and equipment, and more. Profusely illustrated and packed full of useful tips, this book constitutes a must-have for those looking for a guide on trapping pigeons, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality...
This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to trapping pigeons, with information on assembling traps, different types of trap, common problems, ben...
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105,25 zł |
Birds & Bibles in History (Monochrome Version)
ISBN: 9781907313004 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Birds & Bibles in History is the most comprehensive scientific study of the birds mentioned in Christian Bibles ever. It is the result of author Tian Hattingh being both a Biblical Hebrew student and an amateur ornithologist. It was completed over a twelve year period which included a number of in loco visits to Israel. He investigated all 409 references to birds mentioned in Christian Bibles, ensuring that the original Hebrew and Greek texts are reproduced as accurately as possible. Part 1 covers the development of Ornithology from ancient times to this day. It focuses on the Biblical...
Birds & Bibles in History is the most comprehensive scientific study of the birds mentioned in Christian Bibles ever. It is the result of author Tian ...
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89,70 zł |
Gulls of the World: A Photographic Guide
ISBN: 9781408181645 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Until recently, gulls were a group that inspired dread among birders, due to the bewildering variety of plumage, age groups, and races, many of which are very difficult indeed to separate, even to species. Things changed in 2003 with the publication of Klaus Malling Olsen's Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America, a plate-based title that made accurate identification of gulls a realistic possibility for the first time. Gulls of the World is a companion and successor to that seminal work. This photographic identification guide covers all of the world's gull species,... Until recently, gulls were a group that inspired dread among birders, due to the bewildering variety of plumage, age groups, and races, many of whi... |
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185,96 zł |
Bird Conservation: Global Evidence for the Effects of Interventions
ISBN: 9781907807206 / Angielski / Twarda / 575 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an international group of bird experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit wild birds. For each intervention, the book summarises studies captured by the Conservation Evidence project, where that intervention has been tested and its effects on birds quantified. The result is a thorough guide to what is known, or not known, about the effectiveness of bird conservation actions throughout the world. The...
This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an internat...
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557,00 zł |
Bird Conservation: Global Evidence for the Effects of Interventions
ISBN: 9781907807190 / Angielski / Miękka / 575 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an international group of bird experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit wild birds. For each intervention, the book summarises studies captured by the Conservation Evidence project, where that intervention has been tested and its effects on birds quantified. The result is a thorough guide to what is known, or not known, about the effectiveness of bird conservation actions throughout the world. The...
This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an internat...
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176,61 zł |
The Sibley Guide to Birds
ISBN: 9780307957900 / Angielski / Miękka / 598 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Undoubtedly the finest guide to North American birds."--Guy McCaskie, Birding The publication of The Sibley Guide to Birds, First Edition quickly established David Allen Sibley as the author and illustrator of the nation's supreme and most comprehensive guide to birds. Used by millions of birders from novices to the most expert, The Sibley Guide became the standard by which natural history guides are measured. The highly anticipated second edition builds on this foundation of excellence, offering massively expanded and updated information, new...
"Undoubtedly the finest guide to North American birds."--Guy McCaskie, Birding The publication of The Sibley Guide to Bir...
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192,31 zł |
Feathery Tribe: Robert Ridgway and the Modern Study of Birds
ISBN: 9780300175523 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Amateurs and professionals studying birds at the end of the nineteenth century were a contentious, passionate group with goals that intersected, collided and occasionally merged in their writings and organizations. Driven by a desire to advance science, as well as by ego, pride, honor, insecurity, religion and other clashing sensibilities, they struggled to absorb the implications of evolution after Darwin. In the process, they dramatically reshaped the study of birds.
Daniel Lewis here explores the professionalization of ornithology through one of its key figures: Robert... Amateurs and professionals studying birds at the end of the nineteenth century were a contentious, passionate group with goals that intersected, co... |
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466,99 zł |
Birds of New Zealand: A Photographic Guide
ISBN: 9780300196825 / Angielski / Miękka / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A must-have guide for anyone interested in the extraordinary birds in New Zealand
New Zealand's birdlife developed extraordinary diversity as a consequence of evolving on isolated islands without mammalian predators. For many years, habitat destruction brought on by humans posed a distinct threat to the wide variety of birdlife, but thanks to recent conservation efforts, many of the country's species of birds are now protected in parks and island sanctuaries. Illustrated with nearly a thousand new photographs from one of New Zealand's top nature photographers and drawing on the... A must-have guide for anyone interested in the extraordinary birds in New Zealand
New Zealand's birdlife developed extraordinary diversity... |
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185,96 zł |
Ten Thousand Birds: Ornithology Since Darwin
ISBN: 9780691151977 / Angielski / Twarda / 544 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych.
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212,52 zł |
Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America
ISBN: 9780713658347 / Angielski / Twarda / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wagtails are noted for their bold plumage patterns and extensive racial variation. Pipits are a large and difficult group which invariably causes vexation to birders on both sides of the Atlantic. This guide covers the 26 species of northern hemisphere pipits and wagtails in detail. It treats identification in the field and in the hand, and includes colour plates, detailed distribution maps and sonograms of songs and calls.
Wagtails are noted for their bold plumage patterns and extensive racial variation. Pipits are a large and difficult group which invariably causes vexa...
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425,04 zł |
A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
ISBN: 9780713660234 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers over 450 of the resident, migrant and vagrant species found in the region. This authoritative book is an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, and a vital tool for anyone studying or protecting the avifauna of this region.
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers over 450 of the resident, migrant...
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239,09 zł |