Birdwatching

This exhaustive book reflects the ornithological diversity of five continents. It includes a thematic documentary text by a specialist in animal behavior and more than 250 astonishing photographs by well-known nature photographer Gilles Martin.With nearly ten thousand species of birds scattered thro... More

Stacey and Koenig discuss the phenomenon of cooperative breeding among birds, an unusual kind of social behavior common to only a few hundred species worldwide, in which individuals other than the male-female pairs help to raise the young of a single nest or den. Because certain individuals aid in r... More

Learn about more than 300 species of Michigan birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions of each bird, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments.... More

back cover ] Renowned wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman invites young birders to discover the wonderful world of birds that exists in their own backyards. Chock-full of Bateman's lifelike paintings and sketches," Bateman's Backyard Birds" also includes easy tips for identifying, feeding... More

Hunters, residents, cabin owners and all water recreationists will welcome this addition to their field guide collection. This comprehensive guide includes great information and photographs for all of the 57 species of ducks, geese, swans and other water birds that are found in Minnesota. These bird... More

"Beadle and Rising have done an excellent job in covering this diverse group of birds. The book is organized sensibly and scientifically and it is well written and informative."--Brian Sullivan, Cornell Laboratory of OrnithologyThis is the first comprehensive photographic identification guide to tan... More

Every year thousands of birds make incredible journeys to migrating sites - how do they get their bearings? How do they know their route? How do such fragile creatures complete these enormous physical efforts year after year? The beautiful photography includes: - storks crossing straits of Gibraltar... More

Contains a wealth of easy-to-understand, practical information on canary selection, feeding, housing, health, breeding, and more, The Practical Canary Handbook is an invaluable guide to breeding and keeping canaries.... More

Full of fun and interesting facts. Includes 83 species of birds 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w/key identifiers natural history size and voice photo of egg w/nesting info, egg size & incubation period illustrations of similar species maps & grap... More

A beautifully illustrated guide to over 1000 birds from around the world, detailing distribution, habitat, size, feeding and nesting behavior.... More

From the wetevergreen forests and alpine peaks of the Himalayas, to the Thar Desert and thevast wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural habitats that stretch to New Delhiand beyond, northern India is a diverse and welcoming paradise for birders andecotourists. Birds Of Northern India is a field guide... More

Journalist Cocker is a member of a community of fanatics who watch birds. Now he offers what "The Baltimore Sun" calls "the most graceful, respectful and technically rich book on [this] fascination."For thirty years, journalist Mark Cocker has been a member of a community of fanatics who sacrifice m... More

The objective of this country study is to evaluble the long-term orientation and volume of aid to Bangladesh against the needs for and the effects of the aid provided. Contents covers- Part One: The Challenge- Chapter 1. The Setting, Chapter 2. The Economy, Chapter 3. Population, Chapter 4. The Inst... More

This report analyses Bangladesh's labour markets with the objective of deriving some practical policy conclusions to help improve the way they function.Paperback... More

-- covers the wildlife of Belize, Costa Rica and Panama-- the only wildlife travel guide to the region-- hundreds of colour photos highlight the region's rich variety of mammals, birds and reptiles-- the region's world-class birdwatching is covered for experts and beginners... More

This invaluable collection of detailed facts, statistics and directory details on the whole region provides a unique, impartial insight into the political affairs, economies and geography of these important countries. The information included encompasses a variety of data on sub-Saharan Africa, incl... More