8040 livres sur les oiseaux.

Hummingbirds
de Timothy Levi Biel (Ed. Wildlife Education, Ltd.) Isbn : 0937934313
2.39 € / 15.68 FF
Who can imagine two or three baby birds in a nest the size of a quarter ? The hummingbird, small but mighty, is a shimmering example of an animal who is not held back by size. They can out-maneuver and out-fly birds ten times their size-find out how in this colorful book. Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the«everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask»guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles ar...

Hummingbirds
de Timothy L. Biel (Ed. Wildlife Education, Ltd.) Isbn : 1888153547
12.71 € / 83.37 FF
Who can imagine two or three baby birds in a nest the size of a quarter ? The hummingbird, small but mighty, is a shimmering example of an animal who is not held back by size. They can out-maneuver and out-fly birds ten times their size-find out how in this colorful book. Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the«everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask»guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles ar...

A Concise History of Ornithology
de Michael Walters (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300090730
27.87 € / 182.82 FF
Who are the pioneering scientists who have contributed to our knowledge about birds ? How has the science of ornithology developed over the past centuries ? This educational and entertaining book explores the history of ornithology from the earliest times to the present day, vividly describing the ornithologists who have been most influential in their field and the discoveries they have made. The book begins by surveying writings on birds by the ancient Chinese, Greeks, and Romans and by...

Stalking the Big Bird: A Tale of Turkeys, Biologists, and Bureaucrats
de Harley G. Shaw (Ed. University of Arizona Press) Isbn : 0816522987
14.30 € / 93.8 FF
While focusing on a particular bird of the Southwest, this book is really a field study of another rare species: the wildlife management professional. Through stories about his own experiences studying Merriam's wild turkey--anecdotes about the foibles of field work and the bureaucratic boondoggles of wildlife management--Shaw offers a sober and seasoned view of what managers are doing, and failing to do, in their efforts to protect the animals and landscapes that we love.

Birdhousing
de P. Wolfman (Ed. Crown Publications) Isbn : 0517588277
19.92 € / 130.67 FF
While driving through New England one spring, Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold passed a field filled with birdhouses for sale. Charmed, they stopped to buy one and ended up taking the lot. Birdhouses, old and new, craft and architectural, became their favorite thing to search for.In Birdhousing, Peri and Charley share their delight in this new American collectible. Their interest is partly the desire to have birds singing in the garden and partly the enchantment of seeing a little weathered church...

A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors
de Brian Wheeler (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0127455310
19.87 € / 130.34 FF
Whether soaring or perched, diurnal birds of prey often present challenging identification problems for the bird enthusiast. Variable plumage, color morphs, and unique individual characteristics are just some of the factors bird watchers must consider when identifying the different species. In this authoritative reference, two of the world's top experts on raptors provide an essential guide to the variations in the species, allowing for easier recognition of key identification points. All the...

Photographic Guide to North American Raptors
de William S. Clark (Ed. Poyser) Isbn : 0127455302
35.84 € / 235.09 FF
Whether soaring or perched, diurnal birds of prey often present challenging identification problems for the bird enthusiast. Variable plumage, color morphs, and unique individual characteristics are just some of the factors bird watchers must consider when identifying the different species. In this authoritative reference, two of the world's top experts on raptors provide an essential guide to the variations in the species, allowing for easier recognition of key identification points. All the...

Photographic Guide to North American Raptors
de Brian K. Wheeler (Ed. ) Isbn : 069111644X
Prix : NC
Whether soaring or perched, diurnal birds of prey often present challenging identification problems for the bird enthusiast. Variable plumage, color morphs, and unique individual characteristics are just some of the factors bird watchers must consider when identifying the different species. In this authoritative reference, two of the world's top experts on raptors provide an essential guide to the variations in the species, allowing for easier recognition of key identification points. All the...

Where to Watch Birds in Africa
de Nigel Wheatley (Ed. Princeton Univ Pr) Isbn : 0691021406
37.83 € / 248.15 FF
Where to Watch Birds in Africa is a field guide designed to help birders and general wildlife enthusiasts organize the most enriching trips possible throughout this great continent. From Morocco to Madagascar, this book presents over 200 bird-watching sites in detail and describes the species endemic to Africa. The traveler will find practical information on climate, transportation, accommodations, health, and safety as well as advice on a number of strategic questions: Where can we see birds...

Where to Watch Birds in Africa
de Nigel Wheatley (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691070474
18.36 € / 120.43 FF
Where to Watch Birds in Africa is a field guide designed to help birders and general wildlife enthusiasts organize the most enriching trips possible throughout this great continent. From Morocco to Madagascar, this book presents over 200 bird-watching sites in detail and describes the species endemic to Africa. The traveler will find practical information on climate, transportation, accommodations, health, and safety as well as advice on a number of strategic questions: Where can we see birds...