Bustard Studies

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Bustards
ISBN : CORNELL:31924080008745

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Bustard Studies by Anonim Pdf

Author : M. Saint Jalme,Y. Van Heezik
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136164972

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Propagation Of The Houbara Busta by M. Saint Jalme,Y. Van Heezik Pdf

First Published in 1996. This book highlights the achievements accomplished in the short span of seven years by the staff of the National Wildlife Research Center in laying the foundation for environmental restoration in Saudi Arabia.

Author : Mark Ziembicki
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643101869

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Australian Bustard by Mark Ziembicki Pdf

The Australian bustard is Australia's heaviest flying bird. It is an icon of the Australian outback where it is more commonly known as the bush or plains turkey. It is also culturally and spiritually significant to Aboriginal people, who prize it as a favourite bush tucker. This book provides the first complete overview of the biology of the Australian bustard, based on the first major study of the species. The author explores the bustard's ecology and behaviour, its drastic decline since European settlement, and the conservation issues affecting it and its environment. Colour photographs of juvenile and adult birds complement the text as well as showcase particular behaviours, such as the spectacular display routines of males when mating. Australian Bustard is the perfect book for natural history enthusiasts.

Author : Vincent Bretagnolle,Juan Traba,Manuel B. Morales
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030849023

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Little Bustard: Ecology and Conservation by Vincent Bretagnolle,Juan Traba,Manuel B. Morales Pdf

This book is devoted to the Little Bustard, a medium sized Paleartic steppe bird whose distribution ranges from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia. At present, the European population is suffering a severe decline mainly due to agricultural intensification, although its status and concerns in non-European countries are relatively unknown. In spite of this dramatic situation, the Little Bustard is an interesting model species for topics as varied as phylogeny, life history evolution and demographic traits, sexual selection and lekking behavior, habitat selection, intra- and interspecific relationships, or interaction with farming and other anthropogenic disturbances. This book provides an updated, interdisciplinary, and worldwide review of the most recent information of this crucial species in the Palearctic steppe-bird community, from specific biological aspects and traits to research-focused management. Some of the most prominent scientists from different fields (systematics, breeding ecology, behavior, competence, predation, population dynamics, farming, conservation) update and synthesize the existing information on a singular, threatened and vulnerable species.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105014018415

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Wildlife Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472986405

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The Birds of Africa: Volume II by Anonim Pdf

Universally recognised as by far the most authoritative work ever published on the subject, The Birds of Africa is a superb multi-contributor reference work, with encyclopaedic species texts, stunning paintings of all species and numerous subspecies, hundreds of informative line drawings, detailed range maps, and extensive bibliographies. Each volume contains an Introduction that brings the reader up to date with the latest developments in African ornithology, including the evolution and biogeography of African birds. Diagnoses of the families and genera, often with superspecies maps, are followed by the comprehensive species accounts themselves. These include descriptions of range and status, field characters, voice, general habits, food, and breeding habits. Full bibliographies, acoustic references, and indexes complete this scholarly work of reference. This second volume in the series deals comprehensively with the guineafowl, francolins, buttonquails, rails, cranes, finfoot, bustards, jacanas, painted-snipe, Crab Plover, oystercatchers, stilits and avocets, thick-knees, coursers and pratincoles, plovers and lapwings, sandpipers and allies, skuas, gulls, terns, skimmers, auks, sandgrouse and pigeons. The editors and artists have worked closely with other authors - all acknowledged experts in their field - to produce a superb reference in which comprehensive texts on every species are complemented by accurate and detailed paintings and drawings of the birds themselves.

Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033215364

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Bustards, Hemipodes, and Sandgrouse by Paul A. Johnsgard Pdf

The bustards, hemipodes, and sandgrouse represent three taxonomically distinct and diverse families. Most of their members have become adapted to life in deserts, semi-deserts, or steppes of the Old World. This is the first monograph covering any of these groups, and is a companion volume to Paul Johnsgard's The Pheasants of the World and The Quails, Partridges and Francolins of the World. It covers all fifty-one extant species, many of which are rare or endangered, and all but one of them are illustrated by paintings by Major Henry Jones, done from specimens in The Natural History Museum, London. These paintings are owned by the Zoological Society of London and are reproduced with their permission. The lark-quail has been illustrated by a new painting by Mark Marcuson. The text includes comparative chapters on the taxonomy and phylogeny of the three bird groups, their zoogeographic patterns, social behavior, breeding biology, and status (in cases of rare or endangered species). The species accounts include identification criteria, summaries of available biological information, and range descriptions. Keys for the identification of genera and species are also provided, and approximately four hundred literature sources are cited. Collectors of beautiful bird books will want to add this definitive and unique volume to their libraries; it is essential reading for ornithologists, zoologists, naturalists, and anyone concerned with the preservation of this important class of avifauna.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781464991417

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Advances in Conservation Research and Application: 2012 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Conservation. The editors have built Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Conservation in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Pritpal S. Soorae
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9782831713205

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Global Re-introduction Perspectives by Pritpal S. Soorae Pdf

"This is the second issue in the Global Re-introduction Perspectives series and has been produced in the same standardized format as the previous one. The case-studies are arranged in the following order: Introduction, Goals, Success Indicators, Project Summary, Major Difficulties Faced, Major Lessons Learned, Success of Project with reasons for success or failure. For this second issue we received a total of 72 case-studies compared to 62 in the last issue. These case studies cover the following taxa as follows: invertebrates (9), fish (6), amphibians (5), reptiles (7), birds (13), mammals (20) and plants (12) ... We hope the information presented in this book will provide a broad global perspective on challenges facing re-introduction projects trying to restore biodiversity."--Pritpal S. Soorae.

Author : Eduardo de Juana,Ernest Garcia
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472905918

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The Birds of the Iberian Peninsula by Eduardo de Juana,Ernest Garcia Pdf

This authoritative title is the definitive avifauna covering the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula is one of Europe's most ornithologically varied regions offering a host of regional specialities. It includes famous birding hotspots such as the Coto Donaña wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean cork and holm oak forests of the southwest, the migration crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the steppe-like plains of Extremadura and Alentejo. Large numbers of birders from around Europe visit the region to see this wealth of winged wildlife, but to date there has been no comprehensive regional avifauna in English. Birds of the Iberian Peninsula is a national avifauna that fills this gap in the ornithological literature. Full-colour throughout, the book begins with authoritative introductory chapters covering subjects such as geography, climate, habitats, the history of Iberian ornithology and the composition of the avifauna. The species accounts then cover every species recorded in mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra, including the many vagrants. For each species there is detailed treatment of distribution – with maps of breeding and wintering ranges – habitat selection, population trends, historical and current status, migration and conservation.

Author : Borja Heredia,Laurence Rose,Mary Painter,BirdLife International
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287130663

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Globally Threatened Birds in Europe by Borja Heredia,Laurence Rose,Mary Painter,BirdLife International Pdf

Of some 10000 bird species in the world, 514 are to be found in Europe. Of these, twenty-six European species are globally threatened & risk extinction if their populations are not actively built up. This series of action plans for Europe's most threatened species is the result of a joint project carried out by BirdLife International, in collaboration with Wetlands International, involving over 370 experts in almost every European country. This book will be of interest to conservationists at both national & local level, educators & all those interested in the conservation of Europe's bird heritage.

Author : Vasant K. Saberwal,Mahesh Rangarajan
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature conservation
ISBN : 8178241412

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Battles Over Nature by Vasant K. Saberwal,Mahesh Rangarajan Pdf

In This Book Biologists, Sociologists, Historians And Activists Come Together To Search Out Solutions To The Key Problems Of Contemporary Conservation Practices. Focusing On India, But Also Exploring Comparable Situations In Africa, This Book Makes The Case For A Better Exploration Of This Niddle Ground, And Argues For A Need To Involve Not Just Urban Enthusiasts, Scientists And Foresters But Also The Villager.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Zoology
ISBN : UIUC:30112054030629

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Punjab University Journal of Zoology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nicholas Polunin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1310 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134059454

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World Who Is Who and Does What in Environment and Conservation by Nicholas Polunin Pdf

This text contains A-Z biographical listings of 1300 individuals worldwide, setting out their qualifications, affiliations, academic background, work experience, awards and distinctions, specialist interests and publications. Details are also given of their specialist expertise and language abilities, their availability for consultation, and full addresses and contact numbers. Fully cross-referenced indexes enable the user to find individuals by both country and specialist expertise.

Author : Nicholas Polunin,Lynn M. Curme
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1853833770

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World who is who and Does what in Environment & Conservation by Nicholas Polunin,Lynn M. Curme Pdf

Full addresses with telephone and fax numbers are provided. Cross-referenced indexes list entrants by speciality and by country or major state, so that users can readily identify individuals in any given field and in any geographical location.