Peterson Reference Guide To Sparrows of North America

Peterson Reference Guide To Sparrows of North America
Author: Rick Wright
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0547973179

An “entertaining” history and illustrated guide to seventy-six kinds of sparrows: “You will not find more complete or better written accounts of these birds.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune What, exactly, is a sparrow? All birders (and many non-birders) have essentially the same mental image of a pelican, a duck, or a flamingo, and a guide dedicated to waxwings or kingfishers would need nothing more than a sketch and a single sentence to satisfactorily identify its subject. Sparrows are harder to pin down. This book covers one family—Passerellidae—which includes towhees and juncos, and 76 members of the sparrow clan. Birds have a human history, too, beginning with their significance to native cultures and continuing through their discovery by science, their taxonomic fortunes and misfortunes, and their prospects for survival in a world with ever less space for wild creatures. This book includes not just facts and measurements, but stories—of how birds got their names and how they were discovered, and of their entanglement with our own species.

Peterson Reference Guide To Woodpeckers of North America

Peterson Reference Guide To Woodpeckers of North America
Author: Stephen Shunk
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0547840241

A complete guide to the natural history, ecology, and conservation of North America’s twenty-three woodpecker species. From the iconic Woody Woodpecker to the ubiquitous Northern Flicker, woodpeckers have long captivated our attention. Their astonishing anatomy makes them one of the most specialized bird families in the world, and their keystone ecological roles in our forests and woodlands makes them some of the most important birds on the continent. This comprehensive and authoritative guide to the natural history, ecology, and conservation of North America’s twenty-three woodpecker species goes far beyond identification. It explores their unique anatomy and their fascinating and often comical behaviors; it covers each species’ North American conservation status; and it showcases over 250 stunning photographs of woodpeckers in their natural habitats, plus easy-to-read figures and range maps. This reference guide is an essential addition to every birder’s library.

Owls of North America and the Caribbean

Owls of North America and the Caribbean
Author: Scott Weidensaul
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2015
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0547840039

"With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, breeding, nesting, and behavior, this reference guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, taxonomy, biology, ecology, migration and conservation status."--Book jacket.

A Field Guide to Mexican Birds

A Field Guide to Mexican Birds
Author: Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 428
Release: 1999-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780395975145

With more than 700 color paintings arranged by families for quick comparison of similar species, and with detailed information on range, habitat, size, and voice, this field guide describes and illustrates 1,038 species of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.

Peterson Field Guide To North American Bird Nests

Peterson Field Guide To North American Bird Nests
Author: Casey McFarland
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0358411467

A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds Beyond being a simple reference book, the Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests is a practical, educational, and intimate doorway to our continent’s bird life. The diversity of nests and nesting strategies of birds reflect the unique biology and evolution of these charismatic animals. Unlike any other book currently on the market, this guide comprehensively incorporates nest design, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences of North American birds to provide the reader with a highly functional field resource and an engaging perspective of this sensitive part of a bird’s life cycle.

All the Birds of North America

All the Birds of North America
Author: Jack Griggs
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2002-11-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0060527706

A field guide to North American birds presents an identification method that uses panoramic illustrations, range maps, and an organization system based on habitat and characteristics.

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition
Author: Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2019
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1426220626

You don't have to be an experienced birder to enjoy this guide! With hundreds of illustrations and a user-friendly format, you'll soon be spotting and identifying birds in your locale in no time. The updated text highlights the latest trends in birding and the most up-to-date ornithological information. -- adapted from back cover

Behavior of North American Mammals

Behavior of North American Mammals
Author: Mark Elbroch
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Mammals
ISBN: 9780618883455

A reference guide to the behavior of North American mammals.

Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression

Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression
Author: Kevin T. Karlson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0547527861

A highly visual guide to identifying birds in the field based on the important, unchanging features of size, shape, structure, and behavior Birding is an extremely rewarding and fun hobby, but some situations can be frustrating or unsuccessful because of a variety of challenging viewing conditions. This guide to identifying birds offers the holistic “birding by impression” method, which not only helps with these difficult conditions, but also develops an efficient mental identification process using left- and right-brain skills. It begins with a conscious assessment of a bird’s unchanging physical characteristics, including general size, body shape, structural features (bill, legs, neck, and wings), and behavior. Using this approach, birders can quickly assess all birds and distinguish new and uncommon species from familiar ones. They can then examine more detailed field marks to fine-tune the identification. Rather than a traditional field guide, this book presents an interactive how-to approach to a more complete identification process.