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Biology of Reptilia Volume 18 â€' Hormones, Brain Behavior (Paper)
de Gans(Ed. University of Chicago Press) Isbn : 0226281248
66.74 €
Carl Gans is professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Michigan. He is the editor of the Journal of Morphology. David Crews is professor of zoology and psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a coeditor of Behavioral Endocrinology.

Eastern Birds: A Guide to Field Identification
de James Coe(Ed. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press) Isbn : 1582380937
14.2 €
Can you name all of the birds visiting your backyard feeder, swimming on a local pond, or soaring through familiar skies ? This easy-to-use guide is perfect for the casual observer or beginning bird enthusiast. Its innovative Master Plates help eliminate confusion between similar birds, and the landscapes depicting a bird's habitat speed identification. Highly acclaimed by critics, Eastern Birds is the perfect companion for nature walks and for pleasurable birdwatching. Covers all of North America east of the Rockies Focuses on common species Describes plumage, gender differences, breeding habits, songs, and calls Maps detail summer, winter, year-round, and migratory ranges Common and scientific namesComprehensive Up-to-date AuthoritativeWritten by world-renowned scholars, Golden Field Gui...

Handbook Of Bird Biology
de Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology(Ed. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology,U.S.) Isbn : 093802762X
84.46 €
Call it Bird University. This gloriously illustrated volume provides comprehensive college-level information about birds and their environments in a style accessible to nonscientists and teachers the world over. The Handbook of Bird biology covers all major topics, from anatomy and physiology to ecology, behavior, and conservation biology. One full chapter addresses vocal communication and is accompanied by a CD of bird vocalizations. Produced by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's world-renowned Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds, the CD illustrates key elements of bioacoustics. The book's text was written by 12 leading ornithologists and illustrated by respected photographers and acclaimed artist John Schmitt. It includes an extensive glossary and index, a list of the common and scie...

Wild Birds of California
de David Lukas(Ed. University of Nevada Press) Isbn : 0944197639
33.2 €
California is a great place for wild birds and the people who enjoy watching them. Over 600 bird species--about two-thirds of the birds found in North America--inhabit, migrate, or visit here, especially the varied habitats protected within California's parks, forests, preserves, parks, and wildlife areas. This lavishly-photographed volume features usual and unusual birds in their wildland homes, throughout California seashores, deserts, mountains, wetlands, foothills, valleys, and chaparral country. The ever-present California Gull and the magnificent (and rare) California Condor are included plus 107 other species of wild birds. Extensive captions accompany more than 150 color photographs by some of Californias' premier bird photographers. Wild Birds of California is a tribute to the Gol...

Wild Birds of California
de David Lukas(Ed. University of Nevada Press) Isbn : 0944197620
21.86 €
California is a great place for wild birds and the people who enjoy watching them. Over 600 bird species--about two-thirds of the birds found in North America--inhabit, migrate, or visit here, especially the varied habitats protected within California's parks, forests, preserves, parks, and wildlife areas. This lavishly-photographed volume features usual and unusual birds in their wildland homes, throughout California seashores, deserts, mountains, wetlands, foothills, valleys, and chaparral country. The ever-present California Gull and the magnificent (and rare) California Condor are included plus 107 other species of wild birds. Extensive captions accompany more than 150 color photographs by some of Californias' premier bird photographers. Wild Birds of California is a tribute to the Gol...

California Condor
de Edana Eckart(Ed. Children's Press(CT)) Isbn : 0516278835
4.7 €
California Condor Meet a bottlenose dolphin, an ocelot, a Bengal tiger, even a Komodo dragon in this fun and fact-packed new series that introduces readers to some of the wildest and most fascinating animals in the world. Full description

California Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
de James Kavanagh(Ed. Waterford Press Ltd) Isbn : 1583551018
6.6 €
California Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

Owls 2006 Calendar
de (Ed. Firefly Books Ltd) Isbn : 1552972291
8.95 €
By turn the subject of myth and superstition, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. Silent hunter of the dark, it is a mysterious and fearsome predator, staking out its territory from a perch high above. Then, floating on silent wings, it swoops down to snatch its unsuspecting prey. With its wise face and downy plumage, the owl is among nature's most photogenic creatures. In Owls 2006, the world's leading nature photographers have captured every aspect of this splendid bird in candid and remarkable images. Descriptive captions further reveal the mysteries of owls.

Owls Calendar 2003
de Firefly Books(Ed. Firefly Books Ltd) Isbn : 1552970833
9.32 €
By turn the subject of myth and superstition and the object of adulation and persecution, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. As the winged mascot of darkness, the typically solitary owl is a mysterious and fearsome predator. Emerging from its daytime roost, it announces the fall of night with an otherworldly cry. Then, floating on silent wings, it swoops down to snatch unsuspecting prey, which it carries home for itself or to feed its hungry brood. In Owls 2003, renowned wildlife photographers capture these splendid raptors in 12 remarkable images.

Owls Calendar 2002
de Lisa Husar, Mike Husar(Ed. Firefly Books Ltd) Isbn : 1552970531
9.32 €
By turn the subject of myth and superstition and the object of adulation and persecution, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. As the winged mascot of darkness, the typically solitary owl is a mysterious and fearsome predator. Emerging from its daytime roost, it announces the fall of night with an otherworldly cry. Then, floating on silent wings, it swoops down to snatch unsuspecting prey, which it carries home for itself or to feed its hungry brood. In Owls 2002, wildlife photographers Lisa and Mike Husar capture these splendid raptors in 12 remarkable images.