Herons And Egrets Of The World

Author : James Hancock
Publisher : Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780123227256
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herons and Egrets of the World written by James Hancock and published by Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, James Hancock distills his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognized subspecies. The text comprises a thumbnail sketch, including descriptions of the appearance, distribution, conservation status, feeding, and breeding ecology of each species. Over 150 wonderful color photographs, most by the author, show all the recognizable forms of each species, illustrating the variety and beauty of these birds. As a valuable reference and a fine photo collection, this book will find a place on the shelves of bird lovers everywhere.

Author : James Hancock
Publisher : HP Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Herons of the World written by James Hancock and published by HP Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George L. Armistead
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691129665
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Better Birding written by George L. Armistead and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better Birding reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field—quickly and easily. Featuring hundreds of stunning photos and composite plates throughout, this book simplifies identification by organizing the birds you see into groupings and offering strategies specifically tailored to each group. Skill building focuses not just on traditional elements such as plumage, but also on creating a context around each bird, including habitat, behavior, and taxonomy—parts so integral to every bird's identity but often glossed over by typical field guides. Critical background information is provided for each group, enabling you to approach bird identification with a wide-angle view, using your eyes, brain, and binoculars more strategically, resulting in a more organized approach to learning birds. Better Birding puts the thrill of expert bird identification within your reach. Reveals the techniques used by expert birders for quick and easy identification Simplifies identification with strategies tailored to different groupings of birds Features hundreds of photos and composite plates that illustrate the different techniques Fosters a wide-angle approach to field birding Provides a foundation for building stronger birding skills

Author : Stan Tekiela
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1591935849
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cranes, Herons & Egrets written by Stan Tekiela and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Delight in North America's most uniquely beautiful birds. Breathtaking photographs and engaging content portray the lives of these stately, striking, stealthy birds"--Back cover.

Author : Wyatt Blassingame
Publisher : Dodd Mead
ISBN 13 : 9780396080336
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wonders of Egrets, Bitterns, and Herons written by Wyatt Blassingame and published by Dodd Mead. This book was released on 1982 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes thirteen North American species of long-legged and long-necked migratory wading birds, including the great egret, American bittern, and Louisiana heron.

Author : James A. Kushlan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 9780198549819
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herons written by James A. Kushlan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2005-07-14 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heron family, characterized by their long legs necks and bills are found worldwide, except in polar regions, and are particularly abundant and popular in the South West USA, especially Florida. Both authors are renowned experts in their field and have produced a definitive synthesis of this diverse and striking group of birds.

Author : Neil McKilligan
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643099077
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herons, Egrets and Bitterns written by Neil McKilligan and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2005-03-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to deal exclusively with the Australian members of the Family Ardeidae (herons, egrets and bitterns). It gives a comprehensive, easy-to-read account of their origins, classification and biology, and explains the features that distinguish them from other birds. The book devotes a major chapter to the 14 Australian species, covering their distribution and movements, feeding, breeding, population dynamics and conservation. Some of Australia’s herons have become very scarce in the southern half of the continent and are at risk of national or local extinction. In northern Australia heron habitats and resources are largely pristine and consequently this region accommodates large numbers of certain species. A final chapter on population and conservation provides a useful summary of the present status of the Australian herons, some of whom are thriving and others who are in a very precarious position.

Author : James Hancock
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408134969
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Herons Handbook written by James Hancock and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's herons. This book on herons and bitterns is an authoritative summary of what is currently known about this diverse and fascinating worldwide family of wading birds. It is the result of extensive studies carried out over many years by its distinguished authors on both sides of the Atlantic. The plumages, feeding and breeding behaviour, and ecology of each of the recognised species is illustrated in full-colour with paintings meticulously researched by Robert Gilman and Peter Hayman. A distribution map, based on the latest available information, also shows the range of each species. Because of the widening interest in wading birds, considerable attention is paid to identification in the field. Four identification plates, especially prepared by Robert Gillmor, show all the plumages in each stage of every species and race, of white herons and egrets. This information - invaluable for ornithologists and birdwatchers - has never before been brought together in one volume. References to all the relevant literature on herons and bitterns is included for those who want to make a deeper study of these birds, and the authors have contributed their own considerable experiences gained in the field. The definitive handbook on herons, this book will not only provide the basis for future research and conservation but will also be a source of interest and enjoyment for both birdwatchers and ornithologists.

Author : Ted Floyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1426220030
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Know the Birds written by Ted Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

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Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1591936365
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cranes, Herons & Egrets written by and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you imagine these graceful, elegant birds, perhaps you picture them in shallow water, standing on one leg, waiting for fish--but there's much more to these cultural touchstones. Award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela takes you into the fascinating world of cranes, herons and egrets. His striking photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that will leave you awestruck. Headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Discover North America's tallest birds through Stan's personal observations and years of research. He marvels at cranes, herons and egrets. "Everything about them is interesting--from how they walk to how they fly to how tall they are. These historic birds are ingrained in folklore around the world." Stan has photographed every important aspect of their lives, from first flight and hunting to migration and mating. The result is a one-of-a-kind book that celebrates these wonderful creatures. You'll develop a new appreciation for this group of unique birds.