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[33485] Aspinall, Simon and Richard Porter. Birds of the United Arab Emirates. London: 2011. Octavo, paperback, 240 pp., 102 colour plates. BRAND NEW.AU$55.00 The UAE is an increasingly popular tourist destination, with a good infrastructure for visitors. This new field guide is based on the bestselling Birds of the Middle East (2nd edition) and covers all the birds of these Gulf states. The new text written by Simon Aspinall and Richard Porter is specific to the Gulf, and new maps are provided for all breeding birds and regular visitors. The plates are recomposed from Birds of the Middle East, with three extra plates of introduced species. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33485] |
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[26520] Brazil, Mark. Birds of East Asia: Eastern China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Eastern Russia. London: 2009. Octavo, paperback, 528 pp., colour illustrations, distribution maps. BRAND NEW.AU$70.00 This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centring especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Formosan Firecrest. The East Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's major international bird migration routes, especially for waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors, while the East Asian continental mainland itself is home to a wide range of species little-known to western ornithologists such as Scaly-sided Merganser, Oriental Stork and Mugimaki Flycatcher. The guide features the most up to date text available, which, in conjunction with extensive colour plates throughout, facilitates the field identification of all of the species known from the region. Distribution maps enhance the text by providing a visual analysis of the summer, winter and migratory ranges of all species. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 26520] |
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[21475] Clarke, Tony. Field guide to the birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde. London: 2006. Octavo, paperback, 368 pp., colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$70.00 This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macronesia (Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde). Over 450 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for each species. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 21475] |
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[33487] Clement, Peter, Alan Harris, and John Davis. Finches and Sparrows. London: 2011. reprint). Octavo, dustwrapper, 500 pp., colour illustrations, black and white illustrations, line drawings, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$115.00 This is a guide to true finches and sparrows illustrating all the species, many races and most sex and age variations, with almost 950 portraits. The maps accompanying the illustrations show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. Although the guide is not primarily intended for cagebird enthusiasts, it will also be useful for those wishing to know more about the species encountered in captivity. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33487] |
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[33660] Dhondt, Andre A. Interspecific competition in birds. Oxford: 2012. Octavo, paperback, 282 pp., BRAND NEW.AU$62.00 In nature competition, predation, and mutualism and the three main types of biotic interactions between individuals of different species. All three exert powerful selection pressures and shape communities. How important interspecific competition in nature really is, remains a controversial and unresolved question. This book provides a critical and exhaustive review of the topic. Examples are limited mostly to birds, however, the conclusions reached have a far broader relevance to population ecologists in general. The book reasons that the coexistence of species is the result of both past and presently on-going interspecific competition. Furthermore, understanding the importance of interspecific competition in natural systems will be increasingly important when modelling the effects of climate change on populations. Also available in hardcover [stock id 33661]. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33660] |
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[33680] Dunlap, Thomas R. In the field, among the feathered: a history of birders and their guides. New York: 2011. Octavo, dustwrapper, 241 pp., black and white and colour photographs, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$42.00 In this new book, Dunlap explores the role of field guides in America's passion for spotting, watching, and describing birds. Detailing the history of field guides to birds in America from the Victorian era to the present, relating changes in the guides to shifts in science, the craft of field identification, and new technologies for the mass reproduction of images. A passionate birder himself, Dunlap draws on both personal experiences and on a wealth of archival research, to show how the twin pursuits of recreation and conservation have inspired birders and how field guides have served as the preferred method of informal education about nature for well over a century. Putting nature lovers and citizen-activists at the heart of his work, Thomas Dunlap offers an entertaining history of America's long-standing love affair with birds, and with the books that have guided and informed their enthusiasm. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33680] |
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[25620] Garrigues, Richard. Field guide to the birds of Costa Rica. London: 2007. Octavo, paperback, 388 pp., colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$60.00 Graced with bounteous natural beauty, Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travellers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans that populate tourism posters only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country. The principle objective of this book is to help you correctly identify birds in Costa Rica. Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description that should help the novice birder determine to which group a bird belongs. Nearly every species is illustrated by one or more images, as needed. Corresponding to each species' illustration is a written account on the facing page. The account begins with the unique field marks to look for that will distinguish each species from similar ones. Following the description of unique markings is information about how common a species is and where it occurs geographically. To the left of most accounts is a thumbnail map of Costa Rica showing the species' range within the country. Many species accounts include a description of vocalization. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 25620] |
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[27508] Jaramillo, Alvaro. Field guide to the birds of Chile: including the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. London: (2007 reprint with corrections) Octavo, paperback, 240 pp., 96 colour plates, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$55.00 This guide features concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the superb colour plates to allow quick and easy reference. Detailed distribution maps are provided for every species, completing the essential field guide to the birds of this spectacular country. Also available in hardcover [stock id 29255]. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 27508] |
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[33106] Kenefick, Martyn et al. Birds of Trinidad and Tobago. London: (2011 second edition). Octavo, paperback, 272 pp., colour illustrations. BRAND NEW.AU$60.00 Trinidad and Tobago are popular tourist destinations and the islands are also a top location for visiting birders. This comprehensive and portable field guide covers every species found on the islands. The concise text includes descriptions of every species, highlighting plumage variation and distinctions from similar species. The plates use the relevant images from Birds of Northern South America to create new plates specific for Trinidad and Tobago. This new edition has been completely revised. The plates have been extensively re-worked, with many images replaced and repainted. As a result, there are now eight extra plates, and some groups, such as flycatchers, have been repainted almost in entirety. The text has also been updated. This new edition supersedes all previous field guides to these popular islands. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33106] |
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[27061] Kennerley, Peter and David Pearson. Reed and Bush warblers. London: 2010. Octavo, dustwrapper, 712 pp., colour illustrations, line drawings, colour photographs, sonograms. BRAND NEW.AU$170.00 This is an amazing book which covers the identification of Reed and Bush warblers (families Lucustellidae and Acrocephalidae) in astonishing detail. The colour plates by Brian Small are of a very high standard and the book is also liberally illustrated with text illustrations, sonograms and excellent colour photographs. All 112 species are described in rigorous detail with an emphasis on identification down to the subspecies level and the separation of similar species. All aspects of life history, morphology and taxonomy are discussed. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 27061] |
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[11545] Kirwan, Guy and Graeme Green. Cotingas and manakins. London: 2011. Large octavo, dustwrapper, 624 pp., 40 colour plates by Eustace Barnes, colour photographs, distribution maps. BRAND NEW.AU$120.00 The New World tropics possess the richest avifauna on Earth, with more than 4000 recorded species, many of which are endemic. Two groups found exclusively in this region are the cotingas and the manakins. Few other families of birds have such widespread appeal; they are much sought-after by birdwatchers for their colourful displays, unusual plumages and, in some cases, great rarity. For scientists, their natural history and behaviour provide fascinating case studies that yield important data in the quest to understand evolutionary biology, while, for taxonomists, elucidating their relationships has proved at times fascinatingly elusive, with many novel and unusual developments. Two decades ago the species covered in this book were generally considered to comprise two families, but ongoing molecular work has revealed much about the relationships of these birds. One new family has been erected (the Tityridae) and another more widely recognised (Oxyruncidae). These and other resuls spawned principally by genetic research mean that this diverse assemblage of species is now considered to belong to at least five different families. This book represens the definitive work on these jewels of the Neotropics, looking in detail at more than l30 species. These range from some of the rarest and most enigmatic birds in the world to some of the best-studied of all tropical species; many are breathtakingly colourful and ornate, but some are dowdy and difficult to see. The authors have leant heavily on the published literature, but have also included many personal, previously unpublished data, based on both field and museum studies. The texts are supported by 34 colour plates by Eustace Barnes, who has also observed many of the species in the field, as well as by detailed distribution maps and approximately 400 stunning photographs that cover all but a tiny handful of species. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 11545] |
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[28753] Konig, Claus and Freidhelm Weick. Owls of the world. London: (2008 second edition, revised). Large octavo, dustwrapper, 528 pp., colour plates, distribution maps. BRAND NEW.AU$120.00 This revised second edition (first published 1999) covers the identification of owls of the world. The plumages of many species are cryptic and difficult to separate by plumage alone. This problem is compounded by the different morphs that many adopt. This book fully describes every known species and subspecies of owl, as well as presenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work and vocalisations. Because voice is vital in owl identification, much emphasis is placed on it in the book and sonograms are provided for many species. An accompanying CD of owl vocalisations is in planning for late 2009/early 2010 see [stock id 13247]. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 28753] |
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[32117] Porter, Richard and Simon Aspinall. Birds of the Middle East. London: (2010 second edition, revised). Octavo, paperback, 384 pp., colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$75.00 This is a completely revised second edition of the bestselling field guide to the birds of the Middle East. For the first time, the text and maps appear opposite the plates, and as a consequence there are fewer species per plate than before. The text and maps have been fully revised and many new artworks have been painted. There are more than 100 new species in this new edition, which features more than 810 species in total. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 32117] |
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[30558] Ridgely, Robert S., and Guy Tudor. Field guide to the birds of South America: Passerines. London: 2009. Octavo, paperback, 750 pp., colour plates, distribution maps. BRAND NEW.AU$90.00 This is a major identification guide to the songbirds of South America. No other single volume guide exists for passerines (though there is a single-volume guide for non-passerines from Collins publishers). There are still large areas of South America without a comprehensive field guide, so this book will become essential for anyone birding in these areas (e.g. Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay). This authoritative text covers almost 2,000 species and contains 121 colour plates. Maps for every species appear opposite the plates for easy reference. This is a single-volume guide to South American passerines, based on a two-volume work first published in 1989 and 1994. For the new edition, the text has been condensed, most of the missing species that were not illustrated before have now been painted, and brand new maps have been compiled for every species. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 30558] |
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[27180] Schulenberg, Thomas S. et al. Birds of Peru. London: 2007. Octavo, paperback, 656 pp., colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$80.00 With over 1800 species, Peru has the second richest avifauna of any country in the world. As a consequence it is one of the most popular birding destinations in South America. This is an illustrated field guide to the birds of Peru. The text is arranged opposite the plates, in conventional field guide manner. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 27180] |
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[33568] Sheehan, Laurence and Carol Sama Sheehan. The birding life: a passion for birds at home and afield. New York: 2011 Quarto, dustwrapper, 240 pp., colour photographs. BRAND NEW.AU$95.00 Through evocative writing and two hundred gorgeous colour photographs, the authors of "The Sporting Life" and "Living with Dogs" capture the beauty, intrigue, and fun of birdwatching - at home, in the country, in the city, and out in the field - with a special focus on the nostalgic memorabilia that signals devotion to birds of all kinds. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33568] |
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[33392] Wells, Jeffrey V. Boreal birds of North America: a hemispheric view of their conservation links and significance. Berkeley: 2011. Octavo, dustwrapper, 136 pp., maps. BRAND NEW.AU$55.00 Reaching from interior Alaska across Canada to Labrador and Newfoundland, North America's boreal forest is the largest wilderness area left on the planet. It is critical habitat for billions of birds; more than 300 species regularly breed there. After the breeding season, many boreal birds migrate to seasonal habitats across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This volume brings together new research on boreal bird biology and conservation. It highlights the importance of the region to the global avifauna and to the connectivity between the boreal forest and ecoregions throughout the Americas. The contributions showcase a unique set of perspectives on the migration, wintering ecology, and conservation of bird communities that are tied to the boreal forest in ways that may not have been previously considered. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 33392] |
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[24285] Zimmerman, Dale A. et al. Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. London: (2006 third revised edition). Octavo, paperback, 576 pp., colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW.AU$70.00 This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania written by the same authors. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. 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 these countries. [When referring to this item without Shopping Cart facilities please quote Stock ID 24285] |
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