Search Results: Authors starting with G from Buteo Books

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1995. Paperback. New. Species account number 183 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is complete, in 716 parts. The item number is the unique number for each species account; accounts are numbered in order of publication. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 inch booklets which include information about distribution, systematics, migration, habitat, sounds, behavior, breeding, appearance, and conservation. This issue is a reprint of the original printing. No stock of the original… Read More

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1998. Paperback. New. Species account number 360 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1995. Paperback. New. Species account number 154 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is complete, in 716 parts. The item number is the unique number for each species account; accounts are numbered in order of publication. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 inch booklets which include information about distribution, systematics, migration, habitat, sounds, behavior, breeding, appearance, and conservation. This issue is a reprint of the original printing. No stock of the original… Read More

Harrisburg & Washington: Stackpole Books & Wildlife Management Institue, 1959. Hardcover. Good. A good hardcover with cover stains and damp wrinkle to bottom edge of half of the pages. A publication of the Wildlife Management Institute. Color plates by Olaus J. Murie and Edwin R. Kalmbach. A monumental work on the birds of Alaska. Storrs Olson's copy with his name stamp and signature on ffep.

Harrisburg & Washington: Stackpole Books & Wildlife Management Institue, 1959. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Very good hardcover in dust jacket. A publication of the Wildlife Management Institute. Color plates by Olaus J. Murie and Edwin R. Kalmbach. Gazetteer and bibliography. A monumental work on the birds of Alaska.With 'A Guide to Alaskan Seabirds' laid in.

Leiden: Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum, 1994. Paperback. Very Good. 55 pp. Paperback in very good condition. Light shelf wear. B & W illustrations and plates.

Quartet Books Ltd, 1982. Paperback. Near Fine. Near fine paperback. Illustrated with 120 color plates by Martin W. Woodcock. Color photos of habitats, maps on endpapers.

published by the author, 2015. Flexi-binding. New. The first dedicated field guide to Honduras, featuring 1,000 illustrations on 73 color plates. The book also illustrates the majority of the migratory species. Along with the standard species accounts the book has a lengthy chapter 'Where to Find Birds in Honduras'. There are numerous Tables toward the end of the book, one of which has an extensive list of botanical names for nectar sources that hummingbirds utilize and each species of hummingbird observed for each flower. A unique feature is a large pull-out map approx. 16 x 25 in. One side illustrates a basic layout of ecosystems. The other side is labeled 'Important Bird Sites in Honduras which features over 200 points of interest throughout the country. These GPS-coded marker numbers are embedded in the text throughout most of the book and are all laid out in a separate Table. This layout means that all the numbers can be easily cross-referenced. This book covers over 98% of the birds of the… Read More

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1996. Paperback. New. Species account number 227 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1996. Paperback. New. Species account number 209 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1949. Paperback. Very Good. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History: Volume 93, Article 6, pp. 389-496. Very good in original blue wrappers with a few black tar marks on covers.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1952. Paperback. Very Good. American MuseumNovitates No. 1571. 16 pp.

Author, 1985. Paperback. Near Fine. Paperback in near fine condition. Annotated check list. Black and white illustrations.

Yale University Press, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. As new hardcover with dust jacket. Of the 123 species of mammals present on the island, at least 103 are endemic. An informative book about the morphology, behavior and ecology of each species.

Bradt Travel Guides, 2014. Paperback. New. Lavishly illustrated and completely updated, this fourth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the island's extraordinary flora and fauna, 90% of which is endemic. The pace of change in Madagascar's biodiversity is staggering, over the past decade a new species of frog has been discovered at a rate of one every six weeks, and this is the only guide to keep abreast of such scientific developments. Containing over 280 color photographs, updated information on 22 of the country's top parks and reserves, plus lively species descriptions, this handbook is perfect for natural history enthusiasts and travelers alike.

Shire Publications, 1989. Paperback. New. One of an English series of illustrated pamphlets covering the natural history of species written by experts. Color and b&w photos. Stiff paper covers.

Bloomsbury, 2018. Paperback. New. The Canary Islands are a popular destination for birders and travelers with an interest in wildlife and nature, and the one of the best places in the world to see several scarce species such as the Houbara Bustard. They also hold a number of endemic birds that occur nowhere else, such as the emblematic Blue Chaffinch. This beautifully illustrated guide covers all the birds found in the islands, providing concise descriptions and images for easy identification of all species. It's the perfect guide for any visitor to these sun-kissed islands.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2000. Paperback. New. Species account number 551 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

University of Iowa Press, 2006. MAP. New. A laminated fold-out guide with 105 color illustrations of 26 species perched and in flight.

University of Iowa Press, 2016. Other. New. This newest addition to Iowa's popular series of laminated folding guides-the twenty-eighth in the series-illustrates the thirty-eight species of warblers that occur in the Upper Midwest states of Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For each species, artist Dana Gardner provides length, range, and habitat; he illustrates male, female, and immature birds where plumage varies; and he includes birds similar to warblers such as kinglets and vireos. Color paintings.