The Bird Almanac: A Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the World's BirdsFirefly Books, 2004 - 460 páginas Observing birds often raises many intriguing questions. Such as what is the incubation time for those robin eggs sitting in the nest above the porch light? What kinds of flowers attract humming birds? What are the migratory distances of various species? What are the major causes of bird deaths? The Bird Almanac is an invaluable resource, impressive in scope and depth and complemented with tables and illustrations. This Second Edition has been reformatted for easier use and now features quick-find tabs and an index. The first section of the book comprehensively covers the history, biology and behavior of birds. Bird physiology, biological systems and anatomy are explained in easy-to-understand terms and annotated illustrations. Other topics include:
The second section consists of an authoritative world checklist of bird species. The birds are organized by taxonomic order and listed by common and Latin name. The valuable information in The Bird Almanac fills in the gaps in knowledge of even the most seasoned birder. |
Índice
Preface xiii | 11 |
Fossil History of Birds 1 | xx |
Physiology 10 | xx |
Major Air Sacs FIGURE | 16 |
Senses | 21 |
Reproduction | 38 |
EggLaying | 44 |
Mortality | 51 |
Feeding | 139 |
Resources for BirdLovers | 147 |
BirdBanding Organizations | 164 |
Birding Hotlines | 175 |
OnLine Magazines | 193 |
Selected Video Recordings for Finding | 200 |
Selected Birding Software and CDROMS | 208 |
Tour Operators Specializing in Bird Tours | 221 |
Mascot Birds | 63 |
Records in the Bird World | 70 |
Presidents of Major Ornithological Societies | 102 |
Distinguished Ornithology Award Recipients | 107 |
New Jersey Audubon Societys World Series | 114 |
United States Federal Duck Stamp Artists | 120 |
BirdWatching | 123 |
Attracting Birds to the Backyard | 129 |
Places to Go Birding | 233 |
World HawkWatching Sites | 239 |
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers | 242 |
Satellite Tracking Centers for Birds | 257 |
Taxonomy | 288 |
Index to the Almanac | 449 |
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The Bird Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the ... David Michael Bird Pré-visualização indisponível - 1999 |
The Bird Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the ... David Michael Bird Pré-visualização indisponível - 1999 |