Covering all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean, this guide is illustrated throughout with stunning ...

For avian enthusiasts, from armchair observers to dedicated life-listers, this brilliant book from acclaimed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore celebrates the beauty of all birds, great & small. This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore`s distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-&-coming birder Noah Strycker. It

Includes:: hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, & perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, & owls also make colorful appearances. Everyone who cares about birds--from the family with a bird feeder outside the kitchen window to the serious birder with a life list of thousands--will flock to this distinctive & uplifting book.

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Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world`s most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking & essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide

Includes:: 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive & handy layout, & informative & accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors & provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone--from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher--to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world. Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania`s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, & Speke Gulf Features major plumage variations Habitat-based approach Informative & accessible text

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This well-illustrated volume covers the passerines of Singapore, peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand & the tip of Tenasserim (Burma) with their associated island archipelagos. David Wells' historically complete accounts draw on a full range of recent field & museum research. Over 380 species are described, including topics such as systematics, distribution, plumage, biometrics, status, habitat, food & foraging, voice, behaviour, breeding biology, moult & conservation. Along with an accompanying volume, on nonpasserine species, it brings together the most complete modern summery of field survey work & other research on all the birds found in the peninsula. Volume 1 & Volume 2 available as a shrinkwrapped set: 0 7136 7483 0 GBP99 ...

From Grand Bahama Island in the north to Grenada in the south, this is an identification guide to the birds of a popular tourist destination renowned for the variety & diversity of its birdlife. The West Indies include the Bahama Islands, the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico), & the Lesser Antilles (Anguilla, Nevis & St Kitts, Martinique, St Lucia, Barbados, Grenadines, St Vincent). It is a tropical avifaunal region which

Includes:: such species as the tiny bee hummingbird, parrots, honey-creepers & todies. Every species found in the area is illustrated in every plumage in which they can be seen in the wild. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics & appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice & distribution maps.

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Birds 365 gives this perennially popular subject the 365 treatment: ornithologist & conservationist Philippe J. Dubois presents a day in the life A” of a different species of bird in each entry, describing the behaviors, habitats & migrations of each one. The stunning images of birds in action, taken by some of the best avian photographers in the world, illustrate the text beautifully. The birds represented here are a truly global group, ranging across Europe, Asia, Africa & North & South America. Included in the book are passerines, waterfowl, raptors & everything in between. In addition to scientific information about each species that helps the reader identify its distinctive characteristics, Dubois gives insight into the bird`s relationship with its human neighbours. ...

With their colourful feathers, beautiful songs, power of flight, & dinosaur ancestry, birds are truly astonishing creatures. But did you know that the huge variety of known species

Includes:: daring acrobats, inconsiderate noisemakers, ruthless hunters, wonderful swimmers, & blazing runners? Or that the tiniest bird in the world measures just two inches long? Beautifully illustrated by Olivia Cosneau, Birds of the World introduces aspiring ornithologists to these & other fun facts through a range of colouring activities, removable stickers, & a short quiz. In the process, children learn about the rich variety of birds living in our world, including nightingales, swallows, hummingbirds, pelicans, penguins, parrots, toucans, & flamingos, among others.

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A slim volume with colour photographs & detailed descriptions of the look & habits of all the common birds of Trinidad & Tobago. The book is divided into seven sections: Gardens & parks, open country & scrubl&, cultivated land with large trees, the forest, swamps, marshes & reservoirs, the coast & the air. Tips on where to watch the birds are also included. ...

This comprehensive & portable field guide covers every species found on the islands. The concise text

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This is the definitive guide to the birds of these two lovely Caribbean islands. Lying close to the Venezuelan coast, Trinidad & Tobago hold many Neotropical species not found elsewhere in the Caribbean, & have a total bird list of over 450 species, making the pair of islands one of the most bird-rich countries per square mile in the world. Unsurprisingly, the islands are extremely popular with birders. This guide covers all species resident in or regularly visiting the islands. As well as field identification, it deals with habitats & status, range & subspecies, diet, nesting & behaviour. The introduction looks at the general ecology & history of ornithology in the islands. ...