Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest

A lavish celebration of the seabirds of the British Isles.

The story of Passenger Pigeon, and what we can learn from its demise 100 years ago.

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives.

Located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea converge, the Florida Keys are distinctive for their rich and varied marine fauna.

See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe.

This guide brings together, for the first time in single volume, a comprehensive review of all the world's pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, turkeys, guineafowl, buttonquails, sandgrouse, and the enigmatic Plains-wanderer - over 250 species in all.

RSPB Spotlight: Ospreys is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.

A new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant's classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin's finches40 Years of Evolution is a landmark study of the finches first made famous by Charles Darwin, one that documents as never before the evolution of species through natural selection.

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Globally, there are at least 45 species of game bird that have the word partridge in their name, but in this book G.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Worth Mathewson vividly describes his bird-hunting adventures across North America.

Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin?

A comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of JapanThe islands of Japan are home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, from the sea-eagles and giant owls of the north to the endemic rails and woodpeckers of the far south.

A comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Venezuela, covering all 1,400 species.

This illustrated survey of finch behaviour is a thorough, non-technical account of the habits of these birds throughout the world.

The most comprehensive guide to African raptors ever published.

The Ruff is a fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades.

Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of nearly 400 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics.

A photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Borneo The world's third-largest island, Borneo is without doubt one of the world's great birding destinations.

In this book, an ornithologist and a forester have combined their skills to try and tease out the real facts behind the various arguments on forestry.

Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family.

A thrilling birdwatching adventure and true story of obsession, The Big Year chronicles the fiercely competitive quest of three men racing across North America to shatter a birding record for the ages.

WINNER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY'S 'BEST SCIENCE BOOK 2006' AWARDThis book is the first monograph on one of the most beautiful and admired birds in the world.

A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference ChartsBird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations.

A comprehensive monograph on the Atlantic Puffin.

Somalia, with seven endemic species, is one of the most important bird areas in Africa; it is also one of the least well-known.

Birdwatching in Britain has grown increasingly dependent on burning fossil fuels.

A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world's best bird photographyThe Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contestsome of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken.

After her four kids were nearly grown and she was about to turn 50, Phoebe Snetsinger was told she had less than a year to live.

Most bird books are designed to help you identify the birds that you've seen.

A lavish celebration of the seabirds of the British Isles.

The best photographic field guide to Australia's birdsAustralia is home to a spectacular diversity of birdlife, from parrots and penguins to emus and vibrant passerines.

Avian Biology, Volume II is a collection of papers that deals with the biology of birds such as their integumentary and respiratory systems.

A collection of articles celebrating David Lindo's short birding trips to many cities in Britain and around the world.

Wildlife Feeding and Nutrition is the fifth in a series of books on animal feeding and nutrition.

Through a hundred short vignettes accompanied by stunning avian portraits, Bird Brains takes a look at the antics, behaviors, and idiosyncrasies of wild birds from the viewpoint of a professional wildlife biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer.

A portable yet comprehensive guide to the birds of the Lesser AntillesThe Lesser Antilles incorporating the nations of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, along with numerous dependencies are rich in birdlife.

This reference guide gives general details about the swallows and martins of the world.

Although Gerd Heinrich, a devoted naturalist, specialized in wasps, Bernd Heinrich tried to distance himself from his "e;old-fashioned"e; father, becoming a hybrid: a modern, experimental biologist with a naturalist's sensibilities.

This book tells the incredible story of one woman's adventure into the heart of the rainforest.

This second edition of Peter Grant's guide has been extensively revised and has been reset throughout.

Set against a spontaneous cross-country road trip following the migrating birds, this passionate, lyrical memoir is one woman's reflections on midlife, her important personal relationships, her kaleidoscopic past, and her uncertain future.

A new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant's classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin's finches40 Years of Evolution is a landmark study of the finches first made famous by Charles Darwin, one that documents as never before the evolution of species through natural selection.

Australian Bird Names is aimed at anyone with an interest in birds, words, or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching.

London's Natural History describes how the spread of man's activities has affected the plants and animals in them, destroying some and creating others.

A comprehensive monograph on the Atlantic Puffin.

Take a deep dive intothe meaning and magic of the ocean's diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.