Magellanic Sub-Antarctic Ornithology

Magellanic Sub-Antarctic Ornithology
Author: Ricardo Rozzi
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2014-06-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 157441531X

The first synthesis of current knowledge of forest and wetland birds in the world’s southernmost forests, this book contains both original work by Rozzi and Jiménez and the results of a decade of research conducted by the scientists associated with the Omora Park. The first part is a guide to the forest bird populations and habitats in the Reserve, and a summary of the data recorded for the bird species captured with mist-nets and banded. The information is given in two pages for each species, with English, Spanish, and scientific names, as well as a full-color photo, distribution maps, a table with original morphological information, a figure indicating abundance rates, and a brief description of the species’ main features. The second part is a selection of twenty-two published articles on ornithological research at Omora Park during its first decade of studies, from 2000 to 2010. Eleven of the twenty-two articles were originally published in Spanish and are here translated and available to a larger readership. The reprinting of these articles in one place provides interested scientists, students, and wildlife managers a unique and convenient resource. “This book has two important sources of information: original morphological data and the compilation of all publications about the birds in the southern extreme of South America. I think the book will have great significance.”—Victor R. Cueto, professor of natural sciences, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina “A wonderfully rich and in-depth contribution to Sub-Antarctic Ornithology.”—Julie Hagelin, senior research scientist, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife

A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife
Author: Hadoram Shirihai
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781472969989

This spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to the wildlife and natural history of the vast and beautiful Antarctic region. Covering the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, and the subantarctic islands, this guide illustrates all of the region's breeding birds and marine mammals with stunning colour photographs. In addition to the colour plates, it features distribution maps and up-to-date species accounts expertly detailing abundance, seasonal status, and conservation prospects. The volume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants. Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands, in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, and are accompanied by maps of each area and photographs of each locale. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, and flora. They also address conservation efforts - past, present, and planned. The book concludes with practical information about visiting the area, including details on the best-available landing sites and notes on seasonal weather conditions. This is an indispensable companion for a trip far south, as well as an informative volume for anyone interested in the Antarctic region's remarkable, occasionally strange, and frequently beautiful animals.

Multi-ethnic Bird Guide of the Sub-antartic Forests of South America

Multi-ethnic Bird Guide of the Sub-antartic Forests of South America
Author: Ricardo Rozzi
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2010
Genre: Birdsongs
ISBN: 1574412825

Presents a cultural ethnography and a guide to the forest birds of southern Chile and Argentina. This title includes entries on fifty bird species, such as the Magellanic Woodpecker, Rufous-Legged Owl, Ringed Kingfisher, Buff-Necked Ibis, Giant Hummingbird, and Andean Condor.

Galapagos of the Antarctic

Galapagos of the Antarctic
Author: Rodney Russ
Publisher: Heritage Expeditions New Zealand
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2009
Genre: Chatham Islands (N.Z.)
ISBN: 9780473146351

Galapagos of the Antarctic - Wild Islands South of New Zealand describes the seven oceanic islands groups to the south of New Zealand. Starting at the Chatham Islands, and moving east to west through the Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Campbell Island, Auckland Island, The Snares and Macquarie Island, this book takes the reader on a journey through a unique part of the world, a wonderland of wildlife galore, unique geology and rich human history. Bursting with stunning photographs and illustrations.

Antarctic Wildlife

Antarctic Wildlife
Author: James Lowen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2011-05-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691150338

First published in 2011 by WILDGuides, Ltd.

Wilderness Protection in Europe

Wilderness Protection in Europe
Author: Kees Bastmeijer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 659
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316565157

Europe still retains large areas which play host to numerous native and free-functioning ecosystems and lack roads, buildings, bridges, cables and other permanent manifestations of modern society. In the past such areas were considered wastelands, whose value lay only in their potential for cultivation and economic exploitation. Today, these wilderness areas are increasingly cherished as places for rest and recreation, and as important areas for scientific research, biodiversity conservation and the mitigation of and adaptation to certain climate change effects. This book provides the first major appraisal of the role of international, European and domestic law in protecting the remaining wilderness areas and their distinguishing qualities in Europe. It also highlights the lessons that can be learned from the various international, regional and national approaches, identifies obstacles to wilderness protection in Europe and considers whether and how the legal protection of wilderness can be further advanced.

Subantarctic Wilderness

Subantarctic Wilderness
Author: Aleks Terauds
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2014-05-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1741765064

A full illustrated celebration of the rugged beauty of remote Macquarie Island - half-way between Australia and Antarctica, pounded by the Southern Ocean and pulsing with wildlife.

Encyclopedia of Islands

Encyclopedia of Islands
Author: Rosemary G. Gillespie
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 1110
Release: 2009-08-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520256492

"Islands have captured the imagination of scientists and the public for centuries - unique and rare environments, their isolation makes them natural laboratories for ecology and evolution. This authoritative, alphabetically arranged reference, featuring more than 200 succinct articles by leading scientists from around the world, provides broad coverage of all the island sciences. But what exactly is an island? The volume editors define it here as any discrete habitat isolated from other habitats by inhospitable surroundings. The Encyclopedia of Islands examines many such insular settings - oceanic and continental islands as well as places such as caves, mountaintops, and whale falls at the bottom of the ocean. This essential, one-stop resource, extensively illustrated with color photographs, clear maps, and graphics will introduce island science to a wide audience and spur further research on some of the planet's most fascinating habitats." --Book Jacket.

Birds of the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic

Birds of the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic
Author: George E. Watson
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1975
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Antarctic Research Series, Volume 24. The Antarctic Research Series is a medium for authoritative reports on the extensive scientific research being done in Antarctica. The series has elicited contributions from leading scientists; it seeks to maintain high scientific and publication standards. The scientific editor for each volume is chosen from among recognized authorities in the discipline or theme that it represents, as are the reviewers on whom the editor relies for advice. Research results appearing in this series are original contributions too long or otherwise inappropriate for publication in standard journals. The material is directed to specialists actively engaged in the work, to graduate students, to scientists in closely related fields, and to laymen versed in the environmental sciences. Some volumes comprise a single monograph. Others are collections of papers with a common theme.