Birds Of Tropical America

Author : Steven Hilty
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292788770

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Birds of Tropical America by Steven Hilty Pdf

The guide to neotropical bird behavior that picks up where field guides leave off. Why are tropical birds like parrots and quetzals so much more colorful than those in more temperate climates? How can a vulture soaring thousands of feet above the canopy spot a dead rodent no bigger than a mouse on the rainforest floor? What permits sparrow-sized antbirds to not only survive but to thrive among relentless hordes of army ants that devour every other living thing in their path? Steven Hilty has led birding tours to the American Tropics for decades. By providing answers to the hundreds of questions asked by participants of these expeditions, Hilty has produced a natural history of the bird life of the New World Tropics that is at once practical, accurate, and as endlessly fascinating as the species whose lives it reveals. Birds of Tropical America was published by Chapters Publishing in 1994 and went out of print in 1997. UT Press is pleased to reissue it with a new epilogue and updated references.

Author : Steven L. Hilty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788192809

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Birds of Tropical America by Steven L. Hilty Pdf

Why are tropical birds like parrots and quetzels so much more colorful than birds of temperate lands? How can a vulture soaring thousands of feet above the canopy spot a dead rodent no bigger than a mouse on the rainforest floor? What permits sparrow-sized antbirds to thrive among hordes of army ants that devour every other living thing in their path? Hilty has led birding tours to the American Tropics for over 20 years. By providing answers to the hundreds of questions asked by participants of these expeditions, he has produced a natural history of the bird life of the New World Tropics that is as practical, accurate and fascinating as the species it reveals.

Author : Alexander Frank Skutch
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173023155667

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Birds of Tropical America by Alexander Frank Skutch Pdf

Author : Robert Ridgeway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Birds
ISBN : LCCN:16010996

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Descriptions of Seven New Species and Subspecies of Birds from Tropical America by Robert Ridgeway Pdf

Author : Robert Ridgway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Birds
ISBN : LCCN:16010996

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Descriptions of Seven New Species and Subspecies of Birds from Tropical America by Robert Ridgway Pdf

Author : Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292770634

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The Birds of South America by Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund Pdf

A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America's treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest, they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single, published source. The Birds of South America, projected to be a four-volume work, thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach, the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies, comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation, both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics, reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important, they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate, incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume II includes the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers, Antbirds, Gnatcatchers, and Tapaculos; Tyrant Flycatchers; and Manakins and Cotingas. The remaining volumes of The Birds of South America will be: Volume III: The Nonpasserines (Landbirds) Volume IV: The Nonpasserines (Waterbirds) No release date has been set for the remaining volumes.

Author : Steven L. Hilty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0292749341

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Birds of Tropical America by Steven L. Hilty Pdf

Author : Alexander Frank Skutch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106002574827

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Studies of Tropical American Birds by Alexander Frank Skutch Pdf

Author : Alexander Frank Skutch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : OCLC:1244505393

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A Bird Watcher's Adventures in Tropical America by Alexander Frank Skutch Pdf

Author : Paul E. Hanson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501704291

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Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America by Paul E. Hanson Pdf

Visitors to tropical forests generally come to see the birds, mammals, and plants. Aside from butterflies, however, insects usually do not make it on the list of things to see. This is a shame. Insects are everywhere, they are often as beautiful as the showiest of birds, and they have a fascinating natural history. With their beautifully illustrated guide to insects and other arthropods, Paul E. Hanson and Kenji Nishida put the focus on readily observable insects that one encounters while strolling through a tropical forest in the Americas. It is a general belief that insects in the tropics are larger and more colorful than insects in temperate regions, but this simply reflects a greater diversity of nearly all types of insects in the tropics. On a single rainforest tree, for example, you will find more species of ant than in all of England. Though written for those who have no prior knowledge of insects, this book should also prove useful to those who study them. In addition to descriptions of the principal insect families, the reader will find a wealth of biological information that serves as an introduction to the natural history of insects and related classes. Sidebars on insect behavior and ecological factors enhance the descriptive accounts. Kenji Nishida’s stunning photographs—many of which show insects in action in their natural settings—add appeal to every page. A final chapter provides a glimpse into the intriguing world of spiders, scorpions, crabs, and other arthropods.

Author : Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691138022

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Birds Of Central America by Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer Pdf

The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species

Author : Miguel Lentino,Robin Restall,Clemencia Rodner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 2689 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472981615

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Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide by Miguel Lentino,Robin Restall,Clemencia Rodner Pdf

The first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. More than 2,300 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. 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, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. This book is a companion to Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide - Plates and Maps, which forms Volume II of the set.

Author : Oliver Davie
Publisher : Columbus, Ohio : Hann & Adair
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Birds
ISBN : UCAL:B3864628

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Nests and Eggs of North American Birds by Oliver Davie Pdf

Author : H. Nehrling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11797659

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North American Birds by H. Nehrling Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780744042887

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AMNH Birds of North America Western by DK Pdf

Easily identify bird species west of the Great Plains with this comprehensive photographic guide. A book for avid bird watchers young and old! These pages feature high-quality photographs and full-pages details of well-known and rare species of Western North American birds, for quick and easy identification in the wild. This informative guide book profiles the extraordinary range of birds found in Western North America. The pages of the book are filled with stunning photographs and artworks of over 367 common bird species and 128 rare species seen west of the Great Plains. This field guide profiles each bird on its own page, highlighting its unique characteristics from the posture of the bird, its coloration to its flight patterns. Inside this vivid field guide, you’ll find: • Species profile features authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History • Crystal clear photos that make birds easy to identify • Full-page profiles, access to bird sound recordings and migration maps Written by expert ornithologists in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, you’ll find the most accurate and interesting facts about birds. Explore each species key behaviors such as nesting, feeding, habitat, social groupings, lifespan, and conservation status. Grab Your Field Guide And Binoculars This bird reference book also includes the key characteristics of the sounds that birds make and includes free access to audio recordings of over 150 bird sounds. You will also be able to understand the migratory patterns of the species in the book, with accurate maps that will help you locate different species throughout the year. Complete the Series: Once you’ve mastered Birds of North America - Western Region, learn about these spectacular species in the Eastern and Northern regions found in AMNH Birds of North America and AMNH Birds of North America - Eastern Region.