The Bird Almanac: A Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the World's Birds - Softcover

Bird PhD, David

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9781552979259: The Bird Almanac: A Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the World's Birds

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552979253 ISBN 13: 9781552979259

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2004

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Observing birds often raises many intriguing questions. Such as what is the incubation time for those robin eggs sitting in the nest above the porch light? What kinds of flowers attract humming birds? What are the migratory distances of various species? What are the major causes of bird deaths?

The Bird Almanac is an invaluable resource, impressive in scope and depth and complemented with tables and illustrations. This Second Edition has been reformatted for easier use and now features quick-find tabs and an index.

The first section of the book comprehensively covers the history, biology and behavior of birds. Bird physiology, biological systems and anatomy are explained in easy-to-understand terms and annotated illustrations.

Other topics include:

Fossil history of birds
Reproduction and mortality
Threatened and endangered species
Major birding festivals and competitions
How to attract specific species to the backyard
Extensive resources for bird-lovers including the top birding locations in America
Birding code of ethics

The second section consists of an authoritative world checklist of bird species. The birds are organized by taxonomic order and listed by common and Latin name.

The valuable information in The Bird Almanac fills in the gaps in knowledge of even the most seasoned birder.

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About the Author:

David M. Bird, PhD, is a well-known ornithologist who teaches at McGill University and is the Director of the Avian Science and Conservation Center. He is a columnist for Bird Watcher's Digest and is the author and editor of many books on wildlife.

Review:

Curious and quintessential ornithological data that will appeal to both experienced birders as well as the casual observer... An essential reference. (College and Research Libraries News)

This much revised edition of The Bird Almanac is updated, expanded, and even more user-friendly than the well-received first publication... This is a must-have handbook for the modern birder. (Charles Leck American Reference Books Annual, Volume 36)

Information and more... This comprehensive book puts the answer to bird questions at your fingertips. (Jim Williams Minneapolis Star Tribune 2004-06-16)

The Bird Almanac is the most thorough reference book on birds and bird-watching that I have ever encountered. I'll be reaching for this book again and again -- that is, when I'm not skimming through it for fun. (Bird Watcher's Digest)

Easy-to-understand terms and noted illustrations... fascinating facts. (BirdTimes)

It should have a place on your reference shelf. (Sharon Wootton Olympia Olympian 2004-07-24)

Covers a wide range of birding topics... This is a resource that many birders would enjoy using. (Anne Osterman E-Streams)

Chosen as one of the "Best Books for Junior High and Young Adult 2005" by Science Books and Films. (Science Books and Films)

If the reader is looking for a single source of information about birds, this book is the answer. (William H. Adams Science Books and Films)

Fat, fact-filled reference... masterfully assembled a rich trove of critical information, trivia, bird-feeder guidelines, dates, thumbnail biographies, checklists, records, extremes, and much more. (Kim Long Bloomsbury Review)

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