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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The golden eagle The golden eagle Jeff Watson This is the first comprehensive monograph on the Golden Eagle for over 40 years, and covers all aspects of this spectacular and popular species' biology and ecology. The author has worked on eagles i… OL12321433W
Parent birds and their young Parent birds and their young Alexander Frank Skutch "A detailed survey ... of the family life and reproductive behavior of birds, from the formation of pairs to the young birds' attainment of independence." OL1364922W
Bird families Bird families Helen Frost Describes where and how various species of birds nest, including sites in tree branches, in hollow trees, near water, and on cliffs. OL15045418W
The Secret Life of Birds The Secret Life of Birds Colin Hiram Tudge All animals are equal – but some, as George Orwell said, are more equal than others, and birds, most people would surely agree, are in the very first rank. They can do almost everything that mammals … OL15185634W
Tales of remarkable birds Tales of remarkable birds Dominic Couzens Throughout the bird world, examples of strange and seemingly inexplicable behaviours abound. For example: Why do Male Fairywrens bring flowers to females as a nuptial gift in the pre-dawn darkness? E… OL20006335W
Baby birds Baby birds Julie Zickefoose Collects over four hundred watercolor paintings depicting the rapid development of seventeen bird species that live at the author's wildlife sanctuary. OL20025199W
The genius of birds The genius of birds Jennifer Ackerman,Gemma Deza Guil,Illus. by John Burgoyne,Illus. by John Burgoyne,Margaret Strom "Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, man… OL20028498W
Why Does My Parrot . . . ? (Why Does My . . . ? series) Why Does My Parrot . . . ? (Why Does My . . . ? series) Rosemary Low The emphasis is on problems encountered by companion parrot carers, and how to solve these problems. OL3019409W
Birdwise Birdwise Judie Shore,Pamela M. Hickman Descriptive text, illustrations, questions, and suggested activities introduce information about birds in such areas as names of species, types of beaks, methods of nesting, birdwatching, and the fee… OL3111875W
The Sibley guide to bird life & behavior The Sibley guide to bird life & behavior David Sibley Watching and identifying birds quickly leads to curiosity about how and why birds do the things they do. How does a tiny chickadee survive subzero temperatures? How does an albatross cross miles of o… OL3527164W
Birds in fact & legend Birds in fact & legend Walter L. Harter Facts, myths, and legends about some familiar birds, with useful tips on caring for pet birds. OL6337510W