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  • Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds

    Edited by Les Christidis, Walter E Boles ...
    Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds presents an up-to-date classification of Australian birds. Building on the authors’ 1994 book, The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories, it incorporates the extensive volume of relevant systematic work since then. The findings of these studies are summarised and evaluated in the explanations for the taxonomic treatments adopted ... Read more

    $48.99 CAD

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  • Finding Australian Birds

    A Field Guide to Birding Locations

    by Tim Dolby, Rohan Clarke ...
    From the eastern rainforests to the central deserts, Australia is home to some 900 species of birds. Finding Australian Birds covers over 400 birdwatching sites conveniently grouped into the best birding areas, from one end of the country to the other. This includes areas such as Kakadu in the Top End and Uluru in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, an ... Read more

    $47.99 CAD

  • Kookaburra

    King of the Bush

    Edited by Sarah Legge ...
    Series series Australian Natural History Series
    Laughing Kookaburras are the largest kingfishers in the world, and Blue-winged Kookaburras are not far behind. Their size and distinctive shape and posture make them easily recognisable; their comical and personable characters make them readily memorable. They are able to live in a wide variety of habitats, and adapt to living around humans relatively well. This cheerful familiarity has caused ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

  • Raptor

    A Journey Through Birds

    by James Macdonald Lockhart ...
    Winner of The Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction in 2011 and the Authors' Foundation Roger Deakin Award in 2011A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen MacdonaldOf all the birds of the British Isles, the raptor reigns supreme, sparking the imagination like no other. In this magnificent hymn to these beautiful animals, James Macdonald Lockhart explores ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • Shorebirds of Australia

    Edited by Andrew Geering, Lindsay Agnew, Sandra Harding ...
    Winner of the 2008 Whitley Award for Field Guide. Shorebirds of Australia brings together the latest information about the evolution, ecology and behaviour of shorebirds and how they are distributed in Australia. Complete with colour photographs and up-to-date distribution maps, it provides descriptions and tips to assist with the identification of all species of shorebird in Australia, which ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • The Boreal Owl

    Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of a Forest-Dwelling Predator

    by Erkki Korpimäki, Harri Hakkarainen ...
    Widespread in North American forest regions including the Rocky Mountains, the Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus) was once the most numerous predatory bird in Eurasian boreal forests. Synthesising the results of unique long-term studies of Boreal Owls, this book explores hunting modes, habitats and foods, prey interactions, mating and parental care, reproduction, dispersal, survival and mortality, ... Read more

    $67.99 CAD

  • Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines

    Passerines

    by R Schodde, IJ Mason ...
    Recent classifications of Australian birds have been limited to lists of "species" which are inadequate as biodiversity indicators. The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines fills a huge gap in ornithological knowledge by separating out and listing not only 340 species of song-birds but also the 720 distinct regional forms. Covering about half the national bird fauna, the Directory provides ... Read more

    $191.99 CAD

  • Most Popular Birds In The USA

    Children's Picture Book of Birds

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Series series Bird Fun and Facts
    There are many reasons a child would enjoy a Most Popular Birds in the USA themed book. Firstly, birds have colorful feathers that offer a wide range of beauty and intrigue. Second is the fascinating stories about the locations where the flying wonders can be found. Of course, brief descriptions of their habits, including migration patterns, nesting, and food sources, can inspire the desire to ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Stray Feathers

    Reflections on the Structure, Behaviour and Evolution of Birds

    by Leo Joseph, Penny Olsen AM ...
    Stray Feathers showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds. A brief introduction describes how evolution shapes form and function, followed by a series of vignettes illustrating the wondrous variety of forms and functions shaped by evolution. For example, did you know that Barn Owls can hunt in absolute darkness and that cuckoos commence incubation before their egg is laid? ... Read more

    $75.99 CAD

  • Bird Wonders - Strangest Birds

    Birds of the World

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Birds have captured the imagination since the beginning of time. Their ability to fly while we are stuck on the ground has led to many myths and stories about their origins. A book about the wonders of birds will help a child's imagination literally take flight. They will be able to see into the mythical and realistic world of their favorite animals. Birds are so varied in size and color. A book ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Booderee National Park

    The Jewel of Jervis Bay

    by David Lindenmayer, Christopher MacGregor, Nick Dexter, Martin Fortescue, Esther Beaton ...
    Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay, 200km south of Sydney, attracts over 450 000 visitors each year. The park has many special features, including dramatic wave cut platforms and sea caves, some of the whitest beach sands in Australia, and very high densities of native predators such as the Powerful Owl and the Diamond Python. This book outlines the biology and ecology of Booderee National Park. ... Read more

    $33.99 CAD

  • Avian Flight

    by Prof John J. Videler ...
    Series series Oxford Ornithology Series
    Bird flight has always intrigued mankind. This book provides an up-to-date account of our existing knowledge on the subject, offering new insights and challenging some established views. A brief history of the science of flight introduces the basic physical principles governing aerial locomotion. This is followed by a treatment of flight-related functional morphology, concentrating on the ... Read more

    $86.99 CAD