Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Birds of North America Birds of North America Tom Wood " ... Filled with more than 200 spectacular color photographs, this accessible guide makes it easy to identify a variety of birds in the continental United States, as well as in parts of Canada and M… OL16263906W
The man who saved the whooping crane The man who saved the whooping crane Kathleen Kaska A chronicle of the efforts of Robert Allen Porter, an ornithologist with the National Audubon Society, to find the only remaining whooping crane nesting site in North America in an effort to save the… OL16585399W
Prairie Birds Prairie Birds Paul A. Johnsgard "One of America's preeminent ornithologists, johnsgard blends science, nature, and personal observations to tell the life histories of thirty-three grassland birds. Writing with precision and passion… OL1996537W
North American owls North American owls Paul A. Johnsgard "Paul Johnsgard has completely updated his highly praised 1988 edition of North American Owls, and by adding twelve species of Mexican owls he now covers the entire continent of North America.". "Th… OL1996553W
The Sibley guide to birds The Sibley guide to birds David Sibley "A completely revised edition of Sibley's landmark guide, with more than 600 new paintings and 111 rare species added, new information on habitat and behavior, and more tips on finding species in the… OL19976407W
National Geographic complete birds of North America National Geographic complete birds of North America Paul E. Lehman,Jon L. Dunn,Jonathan K. Alderfer Examines more than eighty avian families, including an overview of plumage, behavior, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation, and describes all 962 species, covering identification, similar species… OL19999311W
Sibley birds west Sibley birds west David Sibley This guide features more than 777 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include illustrations -- more than 5,046 in total -- with descriptive captions po… OL20039012W
Falcon Pocket Guide Falcon Pocket Guide Todd Telander "Falcon Pocket Guides are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature. "-- "Falcon Pocket Guide: Florida Seashore & Wildlife is a f… OL20368388W
Familiar garden birds of America Familiar garden birds of America Henry H Collins Jr,Ned R Boyajian This study of common garden birds contains the migration, range and habits of seventy-five species. OL24194789W
Owls of North America Owls of North America Frances Backhouse An examination of the biology and environment of all 23 species of the North American owl. OL3199023W
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
Wings in the Wild Wings in the Wild Paul Kerlinger This book covers habitats from around the world. Spectacular color photographs and engaging text offer a detailed portrait of birds in their natural environments, offering a glimpse of where birds li… OL3747813W