Classification Of The Nests Of Trochilidae Hummingbirds
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A Classification and Synopsis of the Trochilidae
Author | : Daniel Giraud Elliot |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 1878 |
Genre | : Hummingbirds |
ISBN | : |
Hummingbirds
Author | : Jeanette Larson |
Publisher | : Charlesbridge |
Total Pages | : 67 |
Release | : 2011-02-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1607342723 |
Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that have captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. Since they are only found in the Americas, the myths and legends about this tiny bird originated from the peoples of North and South America. These native cultures wrote stories to offer explanations for the behavior and physical characteristics of this graceful species: Why does the hummingbird drink nectar? What accounts for its amazing flying abilities? Why is the hummingbird attracted to the color red? Jeannette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks have compiled facts and folklore about these intriguing fliers that will answer these questions and many more. Readers will also get a glimpse into the different cultures that have been transfixed for centuries by this bird, as well as learn many interesting scientific facts discovered by modern-day ornithologists. Adrienne?s bold and unique mixed-media quilts illustrate the hummingbird in nature and the mystery of these birds in ancient folklore. Substantial back matter includes an index, a glossary of terms, suggested further reading and websites, a bibliography, sources, resources, and a list of hummingbird sanctuaries.
Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour
Author | : Mike Hansell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2000-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781139429085 |
Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds. It illustrates how, among vertebrates, the building abilities of birds are more impressive and consistent than for any other builders other than ourselves, yet birds seem to require no special equipment, and use quite uncomplicated behaviour. In doing so, the book raises general issues in the field of behavioural ecology including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection and the organisation and complexity of behaviour. Written for students and researchers of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.
A Field Guide to Western Birds' Nests
Author | : Hal H. Harrison |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780618164370 |
The nests and eggs of all the common birds found west of the Mississippi are covered in detail - 520 species in all. More than 400 photographs show the nests and eggs in their typical habitats. Descriptive text includes color, shape, and number of eggs for each species, plus information on nesting materials, construction, and dimensions.
Handbook of Bird Biology
Author | : Irby J. Lovette |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 736 |
Release | : 2016-06-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118291042 |
Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab’s renowned distance learning course, Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology.
Nest Building and Bird Behavior
Author | : Nicholas E. Collias |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 2014-07-14 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400853621 |
This book is a comprehensive study of nest-building behavior in birds. A much-needed synthesis of the previously scattered literature on this central aspect of avian biology, it is organized by behavior problems and focuses on evolution as its unifying theme. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.