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Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 512 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 202x128x28 mm, weight: 703 g, Illustrations
  • Serija: Peterson Field Guides
  • Išleidimo metai: 24-Aug-2021
  • Leidėjas: Mariner Books
  • ISBN-10: 0544963385
  • ISBN-13: 9780544963382
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 512 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 202x128x28 mm, weight: 703 g, Illustrations
  • Serija: Peterson Field Guides
  • Išleidimo metai: 24-Aug-2021
  • Leidėjas: Mariner Books
  • ISBN-10: 0544963385
  • ISBN-13: 9780544963382
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds"--

A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds

A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds

Beyond being a simple reference book, the Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests is a practical, educational, and intimate doorway to our continent&;s bird life. The diversity of nests and nesting strategies of birds reflect the unique biology and evolution of these charismatic animals. Unlike any other book currently on the market, this guide comprehensively incorporates nest design, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences of North American birds to provide the reader with a highly functional field resource and an engaging perspective of this sensitive part of a bird&;s life cycle.
Preface 1(6)
A GUIDE TO USING THIS BOOK
7(50)
Identifying Birds, Songs, and Calls
7(1)
Learning to Identify Nests
7(1)
Range Maps and Geographic Explanation
8(1)
Order of Species
8(1)
Accounts
8(2)
Structure of Species Accounts
10(1)
Nest Key
11(6)
1 nests, breeding behavior, and evolution
17(22)
Origins of Bird Nests
17(3)
The Nest and Bird Biology
20(6)
Avian Mating Systems and Behavior
26(1)
Territory
27(2)
Egg Laying, Incubation, and Nestlings
29(10)
2 Avian Architecture: Nest Design, Materials, and Construction
39(18)
Nest Features and Composition
40(3)
Materials
43(3)
Building Techniques
46(3)
Nest Types
49(3)
Nest Placement
52(5)
SPECIES ACCOUNTS
57(394)
Ducks, Geese, and Swans
58(22)
Upland Game Birds
80(9)
Grebes
89(4)
Pigeons and Doves
93(6)
Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis
99(3)
Nighthawks and Poorwills
102(3)
Swifts
105(2)
Hummingbirds
107(7)
Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
114(7)
Limpkin
121(1)
Cranes
122(1)
Shorebirds
123(21)
Jaegers
144(2)
Auks, Murres, and Puffins
146(11)
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
157(16)
Loons
173(3)
Northern Storm-Petrels
176(2)
Shearwaters and Petrels
178(1)
Storks
179(1)
Frigatebirds
180(1)
Boobies and Gannets
180(1)
Cormorants and Anhinga
181(4)
Pelicans
185(2)
Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets
187(8)
Ibises and Spoonbills
195(3)
New World Vultures
198(2)
Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies
200(16)
Owls
216(11)
Trogons
227(1)
Kingfishers
228(2)
Woodpeckers
230(12)
Falcons and Caracaras
242(4)
Tyrant Flycatchers and Becard
246(22)
Shrikes
268(1)
Vireos
269(8)
Jays, Crows, Ravens, and Allies
277(11)
Larks
288(1)
Swallows
289(6)
Chickadees and Titmice
295(6)
Verdin
301(1)
Bushtit
302(1)
Nuthatches
303(3)
Treecreepers
306(1)
Wrens
307(8)
Gnatcatchers
315(2)
Dippers
317(1)
Kinglets
318(1)
Leaf Warblers
319(1)
Old World Flycatchers
320(1)
Wrentit
321(1)
Thrushes
322(9)
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
331(6)
Starlings
337(1)
Waxwings
338(2)
Silky Flycatchers
340(1)
Olive Warbler
341(1)
Old World Sparrows
341(1)
Wagtails and Pipits
342(4)
Finches and Allies
346(10)
Longspurs and Snow Buntings
356(3)
New World Sparrows
359(30)
Yellow-breasted Chat
389(1)
Meadowlarks, Orioles, Blackbirds, and Allies
390(15)
Wood-Warblers
405(33)
Cardinals and Allies
438(9)
Morelet's Seedeater
447(4)
Acknowledgments 451(6)
Recommended Reading 457(2)
Selected Bibliography 459(14)
Additional Photo Captions and Credits 473(2)
Index 475