Author : Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 19,3 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 : 32,61 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 : 20,52 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 : Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher : Helm
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 32,19 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472983534
With a rich avifauna of more than 300 species, the three islands that make up the Cayman Islands - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac - form an increasingly popular birding destination. Although the islands' sole endemic species, Cayman Islands Thrush, was extinct by the 1940s, the islands have a healthy crop of regional scarcities and are an important migrant stopping point as they cross the Caribbean. Containing hundreds of stunning photographs by Yves-Jacques Rey-Millet, A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands, the latest addition to Helm's Photographic Guides series, provides full photographic coverage of every species on the Cayman Islands list. Concise text for each species includes identification, similar species, voice, habitats and behaviour, status and distribution. This guide is an essential companion for anyone visiting these beautiful islands.
Author : Tadao Shimba
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1820 pages
File Size : 27,18 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 : Audrey Downer
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 1990-11-08
Category : Education
ISBN :
Author : Ann Haynes-Sutton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 28,42 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 : Arturo Kirkconnell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472971477
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of Cuba. Cuba is now one of the most popular birding destinations in the world. Its rich avifauna includes 25 endemic species, and the island is also home to a range of regional scarcities and an important stopping point for migrants as they cross the Caribbean. Containing hundreds of stunning photographs by Yves-Jacques Rey-Millet, A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cuba, the latest addition to Helm's Photographic Guides series, provides full photographic coverage of every species on the Cuban list. Concise text for each species includes identification, similar species, voice, habitats and behaviour, status and distribution, along with a map. This guide is an essential companion for any birder or naturalist visiting this beautiful and bird-rich island.
Author : Tony Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1222 pages
File Size : 49,5 MB
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472982886
This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. 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. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.
Author : Herbert A. Raffaele
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 17,87 MB
Release : 2014-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0691153825
The essential guide to the living wonders of the Caribbean islands This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures—such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon—giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife. Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean’s fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area’s extraordinary natural heritage. Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world. The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands 600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing species Straightforward descriptions suitable for general audience Compact size makes the guide easy to carry
