Ornithology

The Golden Eagle is generally thought to be a well-known and well-documented species. However, much of the available literature is not necessarily in a form that can readily be used in the field. In fact, although much existing information about Golden...

This revised and expanded edition of Birds of Western Africa is now the most up-to-date field guide available to the 1,285 species of birds found in the region--from Senegal and southern Mauritania east to Chad and the Central African Republic and south...

A colourful and comprehensive handbook packed with all the basic skills and knowledge you need to become a better birder.Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic's fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and science of bird-watching combines...

A major revision of the first comprehensive field guide to cover the birds of this exciting region, this book will enable birders to identify any species found in any of the countries covered. Birds of Western Africa (Helm, 2001) was the first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781472985811Author Rob ThomasFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620053539Author James KavanaghPage Count 12Imprint Waterford Press LtdPublisher Waterford Press Ltd

For millennia, we have tried to explain ourselves using the raven as a symbol. It occupies a unique place in British history and has left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. The raven's hulking black shape has come to represent many things:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620053508Author James KavanaghPage Count 2Imprint Waterford Press LtdPublisher Waterford Press Ltd

Richard Dawkins on how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. 'A masterly investigation of all aspects of flight, human and animal... A beautifully produced book that will appeal across age groups'...

Which birds have the most air miles? Are adders born venomous? Springwatch Unsprung brings together all the most-asked questions from the surprise hit BBC 2 TV spin-off of the same name. The heart of the book is what has become the star of the...

This new field guide offers a complete identification reference to all of the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America. The superb plates show birds at rest and in flight, in every plumage variant likely to be...

Birds are among the most successful vertebrates on Earth. An important part of our natural environment and deeply embedded in our culture, birds are studied by more professional ornithologists and enjoyed by more amateur enthusiasts than ever before...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Scholastic Parent & Child 100 Greatest Books for Kids 2012 and TimeOutNewYorkKids.com 50 Best Books for Kids 2012.Book InformationISBN 9780394800189Author P.D...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Thailand is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Thailand's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307957924Author David Allen SibleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 504Imprint Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group...

'This is a book for the aspiring field biologist in your life' New Scientist The story of one woman's remarkable work with a trio of charismatic, endangered bird species-and her discoveries about the devastating threats that imperil them. In...

The British Expeditionary Force sent to France in the late summer of 1914 has been referred to as the 'Best British Army Ever Sent to War' as it was one of the most highly trained and disciplined forces in the world. It was also the 'Best Birdwatching...

A marvelous journey into the world of bird evolutionHow Birds Evolve explores how evolution has shaped the distinctive characteristics and behaviors we observe in birds today. Douglas Futuyma describes how evolutionary science illuminates the wonders of...

New Zealand is the home of 197 native bird species including their famous national bird -- the kiwi. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated...

The standard text on the identification of the northern hemisphere's gulls, this book covers the plumage variation through age and subspecies of all 80 species in the region. With exhaustive coverage, detailed maps, and superb plates and photos, this...

BB/BTO BIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 'This long-awaited update to the acclaimed first edition is the definitive guide to a complex and intriguing family. The species accounts and taxonomic treatments have been fully revised in line with recent studies,...

Identify Alaska birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Alaska even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993347788Author Neil GartshoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Calluna BooksPublisher Calluna Books

This is a field guide covering all species occurring in the country of Chile. Chile holds a great diversity of habitat types, from the Andes in the north down to the tundra and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del Fuego in the far south. Chile supports...

'An important new step for world ornithology' - Professor Osor Shagdarsuren Mongolia lies in the heart of Asia, bridging the vast Siberian taiga forests of the north and the world's coldest deserts to the south. It encompasses great mountain ranges,...

"Here is a volume that has no parallel. . . . A good reference book for those interested in the details of avian anatomy."-Science Books & Films"A gold mine of facts. . . . Every library and biology department, as well as every birder, should have a copy...

This is the first comprehensive guide to these closely related families.The book covers all 75 wrens, 34 thrashers and 5 dippers, almost all of which are New World species.The wrens (Troglodytidae) in particular display great diversity, occupying almost...

The first vertebrate animals appear in the fossil record over 520 million years ago. These lineages diversified and eventually crept ashore leading to further evolutionary divergence and the appearance of the familiar charismatic vertebrates of today...

A leading figure in the emerging field of extinction studies, Thom van Dooren puts philosophy into conversation with the natural sciences and his ethnographic encounters to vivify the cultural and ethical significance of modern-day extinctions. Unlike...

This spectacular field guide includes all resident, breeding and migrant species found in Greater Southern Africa. Comprising South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, Greater Southern Africa is a vast...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476794563Author Bernd HeinrichFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

Birds of Bangladesh is the definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of this fascinating and beautiful country. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including...

Ten Thousand Birds provides a thoroughly engaging and authoritative history of modern ornithology, tracing how the study of birds has been shaped by a succession of visionary and often-controversial personalities, and by the unique social and scientific...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781472977250Author Roger RiddingtonFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLCWeight(grams) 958g

Sardinia is in the middle of the western Mediterranean between Europe and Africa. Its location on the Mediterranean flyway makes it an important refuelling stop for migrating birds - especially on its extensive wetlands. A popular destination for birders...

A compact, richly illustrated photographic field guide to all of the birds of Galapagos, from renowned photographer and writer Tui De RoyA lifelong resident of Galapagos, Tui De Roy has been observing, studying, and photographing the islands' astonishing...

Modern taxonomic studies have created a revolution in the genetic sequencing of bird families and have resulted in confusing changes to the names of many species, particularly in the scientific nomenclature. This book presents all the birds of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780713665680Author Paul DonaldFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLCWeight(grams) 751g

The definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of Ecuador. This up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781472980694Author Mr Jeff MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC