Seabirds Of Hawaii

Author : Craig S. Harrison
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781501745881

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Seabirds of Hawaii by Craig S. Harrison Pdf

Hawaii is known throughout the world for its uniquely hospitable climate and people. Because of its geographical isolation and tropical-subtropical location, it harbors numerous animals that are unknown elsewhere in the United States. Unfortunately, Hawaii is special in another respect: it is the endangered species capital of the world. Many of its birds are in jeopardy of extinction. This book, the first to portray a tropical seabird community, treats the 22 species of seabirds of the Hawaiian archipelago from a conservationist point of view. Craig S. Harrison first establishes the setting, describing Hawaii's birth from undersea volcanoes, its marine biology, and the effects of Polynesians and Westerners on its pristine island ecosystem. He summarizes current knowledge of albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, frigatebirds, boobies, tropicbirds, terns, and noddies, explaining their similarities and differences with respect to nesting, food habits, migration at sea, and adaptation to a tropical environment.

Author : Robert J. Shallenberger
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824844240

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Hawaiian Birds of the Sea by Robert J. Shallenberger Pdf

Honorable Mention, 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science, Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association More than 300 species of seabirds range across the world’s oceans. In excess of 14 million birds, representing nearly two dozen species, make their home in the Hawaiian islands. These are na manu kai, the birds of the sea. More than 135 color photographs illustrate this beautiful book showcasing the seabirds of Hawai‘i—from the far eastern tip of the Big Island to the recently created Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The monument encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the surrounding waters, which together form the second largest marine wildlife reserve in the world. In addition to his spectacular photographs, the author shares the lessons he has learned during the many years spent with his camera in seabird colonies, providing an engaging personal perspective on life with seabirds. Naturalists, wildlife biologists, birders, and others (including older children) who share an interest in the natural world and appreciate fine wildlife photography, will find this book a handy and informative resource on Hawai‘i’s birds of the sea as well as a delightful experience for the eye.138 color illus.

Author : Island Heritage Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Sea birds
ISBN : 0896102467

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Discover Hawaii's Seabirds by Island Heritage Publishing Pdf

Describes and illustrates many species of sea birds found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Author : Susan Scott
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824878566

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Hawai‘i’s White Tern by Susan Scott Pdf

White Terns are native throughout the world’s tropics and subtropics, where they breed almost exclusively on remote islands that are free of predators like cats, dogs, rats, and mongooses. Historically, this was also true in Hawai‘i, but in 1961 a pair of White Terns laid an egg and raised a chick near Hanauma Bay. Since then their numbers in the city of Honolulu have steadily increased, and in 2007 the White Tern, also known by its Hawaiian name, Manu-o-Kū, was designated the official bird of the City and County of Honolulu. Other native seabirds nest on O‘ahu and its nearby islands, but the graceful White Tern is the only species known to lay its eggs in the city’s nonnative trees, on window ledges, and on other man-made structures, making Honolulu unique among world cities. People who live in apartment buildings and work in office towers can watch parents brooding eggs and feeding chicks. An energetic fishing bird, the Manu-o-Kū can fly far from land in its search for fish and squid. Sailors on traditional voyaging canoes keep a close eye on them: as the sun starts to go down, the birds head home, effectively providing the bearing of nearby islands. Today, White Terns are a common sight in Honolulu, from downtown parks to Nu‘uanu and Mānoa valleys to bustling Waikīkī, and the photogenic birds are gaining in popularity as their range increases. In bringing together data about White Terns from here and abroad, marine biologist Susan Scott has crafted a reliable, informative resource filled with remarkable photographs for anyone curious about Manu-o-Kū, Honolulu’s official bird.

Author : Robert J. Shallenberger
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824834036

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Hawaiian Birds of the Sea by Robert J. Shallenberger Pdf

Honorable Mention, 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science, Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association More than 300 species of seabirds range across the world’s oceans. In excess of 14 million birds, representing nearly two dozen species, make their home in the Hawaiian islands. These are na manu kai, the birds of the sea. More than 135 color photographs illustrate this beautiful book showcasing the seabirds of Hawai‘i—from the far eastern tip of the Big Island to the recently created Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The monument encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the surrounding waters, which together form the second largest marine wildlife reserve in the world. In addition to his spectacular photographs, the author shares the lessons he has learned during the many years spent with his camera in seabird colonies, providing an engaging personal perspective on life with seabirds. Naturalists, wildlife biologists, birders, and others (including older children) who share an interest in the natural world and appreciate fine wildlife photography, will find this book a handy and informative resource on Hawai‘i’s birds of the sea as well as a delightful experience for the eye.138 color illus.

Author : Frank Richardson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Birds
ISBN : UCSD:31822025858457

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The Breeding Cycles of Hawaiian Sea Birds by Frank Richardson Pdf

Study of the 22 species of sea birds breeding in the Hawaiian Islands focusing on the breeding cycles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034775122

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Seabird Interaction Mitigation Methods and Pelagic Squid Fishery Management Under the Fishery Management Plan, Pelagics Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region and the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lindsay Young,Eric VanderWerf
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780323885409

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Conservation of Marine Birds by Lindsay Young,Eric VanderWerf Pdf

Conservation of Marine Birds is the first book to outline and synthesize the myriad of threats faced by one of the most imperiled groups of birds on earth. With more than half of all 346 seabird species worldwide experiencing population declines and 29% of species recognized as globally threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the timing to determine solutions to threats could not be more urgent. Written by a diverse team of international experts on marine birds, this book explores the environmental and biogeographical factors that influence seabird conservation and provides concrete recommendations for mounting climate change issues. This book will be an important resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as ecologists and students who want to understand seabirds, the threats they are facing, and tactics to help conserve and protect them. Outlines both threats and solutions in the marine and terrestrial realm Synthesizes information to provide a comprehensive strategy moving forward, especially considering climate change Created by a team of experts with the latest and most comprehensive knowledge of seabird conservation

Author : Jim Denny
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824833831

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A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Hawaii by Jim Denny Pdf

Winner of the 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science, Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association Hawai‘i is home to some of the most beautiful and sought after birds in the world. From the offshore waters, where graceful seabirds glide on the cool, refreshing trade winds, to the lush ancient forests of the mountains, where colorful endemic honeycreepers reside, Hawai‘i’s birds are wonderfully diverse. Introduced species and long-distance migrants contribute to the splendid assortment. Some island bird species are extremely abundant and instantly familiar since we encounter them daily in our outdoor activities. Others are so rare they are glimpsed only once in a lifetime. In these magnificent islands there is something for birders of every sort. Superbly illustrated in color by the author and Jack Jeffrey, two of Hawai‘i’s best nature photographers, this guide includes nearly every species of bird on land and at sea in the main Hawaiian Islands. In total, 170 species or subspecies are described and illustrated. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for those who are interested in identifying, locating, and learning more about the avifauna of Hawai‘i.

Author : Andre F. Raine,Helen Raine
Publisher : American Birding Association S
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1935622714

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American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Hawaii by Andre F. Raine,Helen Raine Pdf

This new book in the American Birding Association Field Guide Series includes complete coverage of all the major species, identification tips, and info on conservation status, habitat, and behaviors. Written by expert birders Helen & Andre F. Raine and filled with gorgeous color images by Jack Jeffrey, the American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Hawaii is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about the natural history and diversity of the state's birds, and when and where to see them.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031883689

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Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region by Anonim Pdf

Author : J. P. Croxall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1987-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521301785

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Seabirds by J. P. Croxall Pdf

Originally published in 1986, this book is concerned with the ways in which seabirds function as predators in the marine environment; in particular about how they find and catch food and how much of it they consume. It reviews both the feeding ecology of seabirds (including adaptations for flight and diving) and also most of the leading field studies (in polar, temperate and tropical regions) that have quantitatively examined the interactions of seabird communities with their prey.

Author : Marion Coste
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0824819616

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Kо̄lea by Marion Coste Pdf

The Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) leads a double life. From May to August it nests and raises its young on Alaska's chilly subarctic tundra. Come winter, just as its plumage turns from black and white to gold and brown, the kolea makes its way to Hawaii's distant shores, where it will remain for the next eight months before returning to Alaska. It undertakes this incredible journey of nearly 3,000 miles twice a year without stopping once to rest or feed. Amazingly, young kolea, left far behind on the Alaskan coast, find their way to Hawaii without any help from their parents. Those of us who witness the comings and goings of these amazing birds often wonder how they travel across thousands of miles of trackless ocean without losing their way. What signs or clues do they follow? Do they use the sun and stars as their guides? The ability of the kolea to navigate such a tremendous distance remains a mystery. In the first part of this book you will journey with the kolea from the treeless plains near the Arctic Circle, across the vast Pacific Ocean, to its warm and sunny winter home in Hawaii. The second part contains information on habitat, food, nesting and breeding, and the challenges facing scientists who study kolea migration. Both sections are clearly written and will engage and inform young readers.

Author : Jim Denny
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0824820975

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The Birds of Kaua'i by Jim Denny Pdf

Kaua'i is the place for birdwatching in Hawai'i. Let The Birds of Kauai be your guide! Written in an appealing, informal style, The Birds of Kaua'i offers readers an enjoyable look at the avifauna of Hawai'i's oldest island. Two of the most important and impressive sites for birdwatching in the State are located on Kaua'i: Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Alaka'i Wilderness Preserve. Kilauea, on the island's windward shore, boasts substantial populations of seabirds, which can be viewed up close; Alaka'i is the most pristine native rain forest in the Islands and until two short decades ago its valleys still echoed with the songs of every native bird historically known to reside there. Today many species continue to thrive in the lush ancient forest. Superbly illustrated with more than 80 color photographs, The Birds of Kauai covers every avian species that can be seen on the Garden Island. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm are evident on each page as he describes native forest birds, seabirds, alien birds, and migratory visitors. One of world's rarest birds is the Kaua'i 'O'o, the victim of predation and extensive changes to its environment. These and other threats to the Island's fragile bird populations are discussed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1566471451

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A Pocket Guide to Hawaiʻi's Birds by Anonim Pdf

This guide is a colorful introduction to the beautiful birds that inhabit America's only tropical state. Not intended as a complete field guide, it will nevertheless identify all birds likely to be seen by the beginner.