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Pelicans, Cormorants, And Their Relatives - Pelecanidae, Sulidae, Phalacrocoracidae, Anhingidae, Fregatidae, Phaethontidae

by J. Bryan Nelson

95,39€ + 10% CARD

 The pelecaniformes are a large and important group of seabirds, containing many spectacular species. This book addresses the breeding biology of the six pelecaniform families, which comprise the closely-related core groups (pelicans, cormorants/shags, darters, gannets/boobies) and their more distant relatives, the frigate birds and tropic birds. Many fundamental questions can be addressed through the pelecaniformes: Why do they breed in colonies? What are the links between their feeding methods and their reproduction? What part does territorial and pairing behaviour play in their life-cycles? These and scores of comparable issues, including those related to man, are woven here into a richly interpretative text. The author's approach to the subject is threefold. First, the pelecaniformes are placed within the framework of four discrete disciplines, with chapters on evolutionary relationships, comparative behaviour, ecology, and the birds' relationship with humans. Secondly, each of the six families is discussed, elucidating the range of taxonomy, behaviour, and ecology within each. Finally, we progress to specific level, using the same structure as for the family accounts. In this way, each of the 60-odd species can be understood not just as discrete units, but as part of their family and order. The book is unique in its coverage of the entire order and in its combination of facts and interpretation. Pelicans, Cormorants, and their Allies will enable readers not only to identify the many spectacular species which make up this large and important group of seabirds, but also to understand their breeding biology.
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The Hawaiian Honeycreepers - Drepanidinae

by H. Douglas (, Lousiana State University Museum, Usa) Pratt; Illustration: Jack Jeffrey

233,20€ + 10% CARD

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 This book is the most up to date work on honeycreepers, covering the life history, relationships, and biology of the birds. The honeycreepers, with their bright colouration and canary-like songs, are famed for their unique evolutionary history as a geographically isolated group that has undergone a spectacular burst of adaptions to the islands of the Hawaiian archipelago.
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Herons - Ardeidae

by James A. Hancock e James A. Kushlan; Illustration: David Thelwell

233,20€ + 10% CARD

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 The Heron family, characterized by their long legs necks and bills are found worldwide, except in polar regions, and are particularly abundant and popular in the South West USA, especially Florida. Both authors are renowned experts in their field and have produced a definitive synthesis of this diverse and striking group of birds.
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The Cuckoos - Cuculidae

by Robert B. (, Department Of Ecology And Evolutionary Biology, University Of Michigan) Payne; Illustration: John Megahan e Karen Klitz

165,61€ + 10% CARD

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 Focusing on the cuckoos, this title presents an evolutionary history of the family based on molecular genetics, and uses the family tree to explore the origins and diversity of their behaviour. It is illustrated with colour plates and numerous maps, halftones, and line drawings.
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Pelicans, Cormorants, And Their Relatives - Pelecanidae, Sulidae, Phalacrocoracidae, Anhingidae, Fregatidae, Phaethontidae

by J. Bryan, Mbe (, Reader Emeritus, Department Of Zoology, University Of Aberdeen, Uk) Nelson

165,61€ + 10% CARD

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 The pelecaniformes are seabirds, found all over the world in marine and freshwater environments, encompassing six families and sixty species. They illuminate a variety of important areas of seabird biology. This book is complemented by pictures that were specially commissioned from renowned ornithology illustrators.
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The Grebes - Podicipedidae

by Jon (, Professor Of Biodiversity, Zoological Museum, University Of Copenhagen) Fjeldsa

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 Grebes are unusual and fascinating birds, with spectacular courtship behaviour and floating nests which enable them to spend their entire lives in water. This book provides a comprehensive account of their origin and evolution, biology, and how they have adapted to exploit their environment, illustrated with maps and line figures.
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Toucans, Barbets, And Honeyguides - Ramphastidae, Capitonidae And Indicatoridae

by Jennifer (Research Fellow, Research Fellow, National Museums Of Kenya) Horne e Lester (Lamont Curator Emeritus, Lamont Curator Emeritus, American Museum Of Natural History) Short

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 This superbly illustrated book covers in unmatched deatil the life history, relationships, biology and conservation of all the world's toucans, barbets and honeyguides. The colour plates, painted by well- known American artist Albert Earl Gilbert, are probably the best paintings of these birds ever produced.
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Ratites And Tinamous - Tinamidae, Rheidae, Dromaiidae, Casuariidae, Apterygidae, Struthionidae

by Danika Loomes, Michael. J Bamford e Stephen (, Curtin University Of Technology, Western Australia) Davies

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 Contains a description of the natural history and biology of the Ratites and Tinamous - the group of flightless birds that includes ostriches, emus, cassowaries and kiwis. Each species is treated in turn, with seven introductory chapters and full colour illustrations of 55 species, as well as over 50 line drawings.
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Nightjars And Their Allies - The Caprimulgiformes

by D.T. Holyoak; Illustration: Martin Woodcock

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 Provides a review of the biology and evolution of Caprimulgiformes. 118 species accounts provide details of coloration, measurements, geographical variation, range, movements, habitats, food and feeding, behaviour, voice, breeding, field identification, conservation, and more, with a bibliography.
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The Bowerbirds - Ptilonorhynchidae

by Clifford (, Honorary Research Fellow, Queensland Museum, Brisbane) Frith e Dawn (, Honorary Research Fellow, Queensland Museum, Brisbane) Frith

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 Includes scientific discoveries on every aspect of the bowerbird family. Illustrated with colour plates and line drawings, this work is of interest to ornithologists, particularly those with an interest in the birds of Australasia.
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Birds Of Paradise - Paradisaeidae

by Clifford B. Frith; Illustration: William T. Cooper

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 Provides an overview of the behaviour, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of an ornate group of birds. This book is illustrated by 12 colour plates, including 42 species of birds of paradise, line drawings of many behaviours, maps, graphs, sonograms, and photographs. It is useful for ornithologists and naturalists.

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