A groundbreaking two-volume illustrated reference book covering all of Europe's birdsWould you like to be able to identify any bird species in Europe, in all plumages, in every season?
Que aprender y que no de los personajes que nos vieron crecerUn viaje emocional y practico para los que pasamos la infancia y la juventud entre casetes, comics y videojuegos, y que hoy convivimos con la ansiedad en la epoca de las notificaciones intrusivas.
This is the story of Betsy the Broad-tailed Hummingbird's adventures as she travels from the edge of Colorado Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park and meets over 20 fascinating species of birds and other friends along the way.
Discute tcnicas especficas del habla de los pjaros y ofrece revelaciones sobre muchas especies Revisa la larga tradicin de la aviterapia a travs de la historia y en la literatura y las artes Explica cmo hablar con los pjaros a travs de sus cantos restablece la paz, calma la ansiedad y mejora la saludDurante dcadas, Alan Powers ha estudiado las vocalizaciones de los pjaros, desarrollando la notable habilidad de imitar sus cantos y lograr que respondan y hasta cambien de tono.
Changes in farmland management throughout the twentieth century, including agricultural intensification and increasing mechanisation, have resulted in the loss of habitat for many species.
Imagine yourself on a Bill Bryson adventure through the treetops, as you learn about cultural and biological evolution, migration, and more, from the world's leading authorities.
A beautifully illustrated celebration of one of Britain s most beloved birds: the charming, comical yet mysterious puffin the perfect gift for nature lovers.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Steve Brusatte has a rare gift for bringing the distant past vividly and fascinatingly to life' - Bill Bryson'One of the stars of modern palaeontology' - National Geographic'An unqualified success from beginning to end' - New Scientist'An enjoyable tour of evolutionary science' - Financial Times'[This] origin story of birds is exciting .
The story of an ornithologist''s journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada.
EL LIBRO INCLUYE MÁS DE 30 CÓDIGOS QR PARA ESCANEAR CON EL MÓVIL Y PODER ASÍ ESCUCHAR LOS PAISAJES SONOROS DESCRITOS EN EL TEXTO (cada código QR va acompañado además de una dirección web para poder reproducirlos en el ordenador).
The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nestsnow fully revised and expandedBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature.
A compact, richly illustrated photographic field guide to all of the birds of Galapagos, from renowned photographer and writer Tui De RoyA lifelong resident of Galapagos, Tui De Roy has been observing, studying, and photographing the islands' astonishing birdlife for sixty years.
Ever since the acorn woodpecker was observed and described by Spanish explorers, its behavior--particularly the unique habit of caching acorns in specialized storage trees or granaries--has impressed observers.
The variety of social systems among the New World blackbirds (Family Icteridae) and the structural simplicity of their foraging environment provide excellent opportunities for testing theorics about the adaptive significance of their behavior.
Professor Cody's monograph emphasizes the role of competition at levels above single species populations, and describes how competition, by way of the niche concept, determines the structure of communities.
A richly illustrated, state-of-the-art field guide for identifying European passerines in flight-the first of its kindOpening up new frontiers in birdwatching, this is the first field guide to focus specifically on the identification of European passerines and related landbirds in flight.
Este es un libro de viajes, protagonizado por aves capaces de saltar de una orilla a otra del océano en unos pocos días, de cruzar un continente en una semana, de sobrevolar un desierto en apenas unas horas.
People have been long-fascinated with birds, and their scientific study has been central to advances in evolution, animal behavior, biogeography, population dynamics, and community ecology.
People have been long-fascinated with birds, and their scientific study has been central to advances in evolution, animal behavior, biogeography, population dynamics, and community ecology.
Lord Please Make Him Stop Drinking provides clear biblical examples of how wives can experience peace in their home from the up and down roller coaster of an alcoholic husband.
In Blue-Footed Boobies, Hugh Drummond presents a lifetime field study of one of the planet's most charismatic and observable birds, focused on two themes of human relevance: aggressive competition between siblings and monogamous pair-bonding combined with frequent infidelity.
In Blue-Footed Boobies, Hugh Drummond presents a lifetime field study of one of the planet's most charismatic and observable birds, focused on two themes of human relevance: aggressive competition between siblings and monogamous pair-bonding combined with frequent infidelity.
Using vivid extracts from field notebooks and profusely illustrated with photographs as well as paintings and sketches by wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy, the reader is transported to the beautiful North York Moors National Park.
'An ode to one of the world s best-loved birds' Harper s Bazaar'The perfect book for the penguin person in your life' Daunt Books'A joy' Horatio Clare, The Spectator Electrifyingly charismatic Dan Snow, author of On This Day in History The world's best-loved bird from the world's best-known publisher what's not to like?
Exploring the sex life of birds and their wide range of fascinating mating and parenting habits, this comprehensive study gives you a detailed insight into bird family life.
A unique and all-encompassing exploration of the wonders of flight and the way different species have evolved different solutions to the problem of defying gravity including humans.
An authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia’s distinctive birds and their unheralded role in global evolution Renowned for its gallery of unusual mammals, Australia is also a land of extraordinary birds.
'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers.
