The Herons Handbook

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 : James A. Hancock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Herons Handbook written by James A. Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 : Danielle Belleny
Publisher : Running Press Kids
ISBN 13 : 0762480793
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Junior Birder's Handbook written by Danielle Belleny and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated kid's guide to birds and their habitats, perfect for budding birders whether you live in a city, suburb, or rural area. In the woods, in cities, in your backyard—birds are everywhere. But do you know the difference between a robin and a wren? A raven and a crow? In this fully illustrated book, you will learn how to identify birds in an array of habitats and seasons (thanks to migration, there are always new birds to find). You'll also learn the different behaviors/habits of birds—from why blue jays divebomb other birds’ nests to what attracts hummingbirds to certain flowers. As the popularity of birding and birdwatching reach new heights, more and more children have the opportunity to connect with nature, whether indoors or outside and with no equipment other than one’s eyes (and this handbook, of course). What’s not to love? Featuring Michelle Carlos's vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous (and gifty) book includes interactive elements like quizzes and crafts, as well as accessible charts/guides that will lead to endless fun!

Author : H. Douglas Pratt
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691257760
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Hawaii and the Tropical Pacific written by H. Douglas Pratt and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first field guide to the identification of the birds of the islands of the tropical Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, southeastern Polynesia, and Micronesia. It is intended both as a reference for the expert and as an introduction to birding in the region for the novice. Small enough to be carried afield, it contains much previously unpublished information about behavior, vocalizations, ecology, and distribution. The forty-five color plates depict all plumages of all bird species that breed in the islands, as well as of those that regularly visit them and the surrounding oceans, and of most species believed to be extinct on the islands. Black-and-white figures show many of the rarer visitors. Introductory sections discuss the tropical Pacific as an environment for birds, problems of birding on islands, and bird conservation. Appendixes include maps of the island groups and a thorough bibliography.

Author : Claire Voisin
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408135825
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Herons of Europe written by Claire Voisin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-10-30 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the majority of the world's Herons live in the tropics and subtropics, Europe is home to nine species, some large, some small, some colonial, some solitary breeders. Highly specialized birds, they exhibit many interesting differences in their behaviour and ecology and are a favourite group for many ornithologists. Voisin begins her book with a general description of the family before going on to treat each species in more detail. The species accounts summarize such topics as field characters, distribution, population size, breeding and feeding ecology and behaviour. Numerous figures and tables are accompanied by fine drawings of behaviour by P. L. Suiro and colour and black and white pictures of each species by Gunnar Brusewitz.

Author : Paul Ehrlich
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671659898
Total Pages : 820 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birder's Handbook written by Paul Ehrlich and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1988 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On t.p.: A field guide to the natural history of North American birds : including all species that regularly breed north of Mexico.

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 : Miguel Lentino
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147298160X
Total Pages : 880 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide written by Miguel Lentino and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,300 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. A companion to Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide - Plates and Maps Volume 1 and Volume2 available as a shrinkwrapped set: 0 7136 6026 0 £85 'The best field guide ever produced.' Cage & Aviary Birds, June 2007 'An extremely impressive and very valuable contribution to the literature on neotropical birds and I would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in the region.' worldtwitch.com (January 2007)