Author : Donald S. Heintzelman
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813533506
Annotation. An essential illustrated resource on the hawks & owls of Eastern North America.
Author : Donald Shaffer Heintzelman
Publisher :
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 29,16 MB
Release : 1981
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Author : Chris G. Earley
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 43,60 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9781552978474
Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. The families of birds includes: New world vultures Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies Caracara and falcons Barn and bay owls Typical owls The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.
Author : Donald S. Heintzelman
Publisher :
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 13,10 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Birds
ISBN : 9780876633359
Author : Chris G. Earley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,2 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781554079995
Introduces over thirty birds of prey that make their homes in eastern North America, covering the differences between males and females, plumages, and distinctive markings, and indicating their ranges on maps.
Author : James R. Duncan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Owls
ISBN : 9781607107262
Presents an introduction to North American owls, listing forty-six species and describing their physical features, hunting behavior, life cycles, territorial calls, habitats, and the human and environmental threats to their existence.
Author : Frances Backhouse
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,44 MB
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Owls
ISBN : 9781770852327
An examination of the biology and environment of all 23 species of the North American owl.
Author : Jerry Liguori
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 13,70 MB
Release : 2011-04-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691135592
"Hawks at a Distance" is the first volume to focus on distant raptors as they are truly seen in the field. Jerry Liguori, a leading expert on North American raptors, factors in new information and approaches for identifying twenty-nine species of raptor in various lighting situations and settings. The field guide's nineteen full-color portraits, 558 color photos, and 896 black-and-white images portray shapes and plumages for each species from all angles. Useful flight identification criteria are provided and the accompanying text discusses all aspects of in-flight hawk identification, including flight style and behavior. Concentrating on features that are genuinely observable at a distance ..."--Jacket.
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Page : 28 pages
File Size : 37,9 MB
Release : 1998
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Author : Chris G. Earley
Publisher : Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN :
An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. Waterfowl of Eastern North America is a richly illustrated pocket-sized field guide for birders and naturalists. Full-color photographs show these birds in their natural habitats in each season. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Concise and accurate information on each species includes: Common name Biological classification Identifying features Seasonal changes to plumage color. The detailed information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. The coverage includes: Ducks and geese Swans and pelicans Loons, grebes and cormorants. Waterfowl of Eastern North America also features essential information for birders who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats.
