Author : Ann Haynes-Sutton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 2009-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408107430
A stunning photographic collection covering more than 300 bird species in the increasingly popular birding destination of Jamaica.
Author : Audrey Downer
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 26,12 MB
Release : 1990-11-08
Category : Education
ISBN :
Author : Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,76 MB
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408123649
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.
Author : Morten Strange
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 26,8 MB
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1462914349
Tuttle is proud to present the very first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of mainland Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Borneo. Included are the birds of Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand and Indochina, as well as those found in South China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This book covers 668 species and contains more than 700 colour photographs. There is a distribution map for each species. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important species. The concise text provides vital information that will ensure accurate identification of species in one of the world's most diverse avifauna regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.
Author : Morten Strange
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691114958
This beautiful guide depicts over 600 species in almost 700 color photographs, offering detailed descriptions of each bird's voice and habits. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the rarest species.
Author : Tadao Shimba
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1820 pages
File Size : 44,26 MB
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472947258
A spectacular and lavish photographic guide to the birds of Japan, Korea, north-east China and the Russian Far East. Eastern Asia is blessed with a rich and spectacular avifauna, and all 520 regularly occurring species are featured in this spectacular and lavish new photographic guide to the region, covering Japan, northern China, North and South Korea and the Russian Far East. The concise text focuses on key identification criteria, and is accompanied by a distribution map for every species. The accompanying photographs, contributed by Japan's top bird photographers, form a stunning series that will allow both field identification and rich enjoyment at home afterwards. This beautiful book is a must-have for anyone interested in the birds of Asia.
Author : Guy M. Kirwan
Publisher : Prion (Bird Watcher's Guides)
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 9781871104127
This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises fivegroups of islands and six countries. From Cuba, with about 360species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, theGreater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species and thistotal contains more than 100 single island endemics and many morerestricted range species making these islands a very attractiveproposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have detailsof location, birding strategy, accommodation and, of course, thebirds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanyingmaps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen ineach country, and the selective list helps to target the bestplaces to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites,the authors have also tried to include some locations close tomain holiday centres used by birders with families.
Author : Richard Seaton
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1486308686
Birds of prey spend most of their time in flight and, when viewed from the ground, they are notoriously hard to identify. Australian Birds of Prey in Flight is a photographic guide to the eagles, hawks, kites and falcons flying high above you. Individual species profiles describe distinguishing features and the text is supported by detailed images showing the birds at six different angles and poses, using photographs from many of Australia's leading bird photographers. Annotated multi-species comparison plates highlight key features that can help differentiate birds of prey in flight. This book will be of value to anyone who wants to learn more about Australia's birds of prey, and will provide a useful reference for identifying soaring birds in the field, and also while trying to identify images from your own camera.
Author : Heimo Mikkola
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 24,29 MB
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 147290592X
Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you. Owls of the World is the ultimate resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This enhanced fixed-format of the book contains crisp, fully zoomable photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The lavish photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps. What makes this e-book indispensible, however, is the inclusion of a definitive and truly comprehensive sound archive – more than 500 songs and calls, covering 90% of all the world's species and including as much subspecific variation as possible. Optimised for tablets, this epic collection of images and sounds represent the definitive work on owls – no birder should be without it!
Author : Frédéric Jiguet
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,99 MB
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691172439
The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe
