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Book A Bibliography of Arizona Ornithology

Download or read book A Bibliography of Arizona Ornithology written by Anders H. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Bibliography of Arizona Ornithology  Annotated

Download or read book A Bibliography of Arizona Ornithology Annotated written by Anders H. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book American Ornithological Bibliography

Download or read book American Ornithological Bibliography written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Early Southwest Ornithologists  1528 1900

Download or read book Early Southwest Ornithologists 1528 1900 written by Dan Lewis Fischer and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dan Fischer identifies those individuals who documented the natural history of the Southwest and summarizes their contributions to our knowledge about the region's birds - particularly through discovering and naming them. He tells why the ornithologists came to the region, what they saw, who described and named the new discoveries, and who were the first to sketch or paint new birds."--BOOK JACKET.

Book A Bibliography of California Ornithology

Download or read book A Bibliography of California Ornithology written by Joseph Grinnell and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Early Southwest Ornithologists  1528 1900

Download or read book Early Southwest Ornithologists 1528 1900 written by Dan Fischer and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its colorful landscape and wonderful diversity of plant and animal communities, the southwestern borderlands have attracted naturalists for centuries. As Col. Thomas Henry noted in 1853, there “are to be found many curious birds, peculiar to the country.” This book identifies more than 100 early ornithologists and explorers who entered the Southwest from 1528 to 1900, all of whom have contributed in significant ways to our understanding of the region’s avian life. Dan Fischer identifies those individuals who documented the natural history of the Southwest and summarizes their contributions to our knowledge about the region’s birds—particularly through discovering and naming them. He tells why the ornithologists came to the region, what they saw, who described and named the new discoveries, and who were the first to sketch or paint new birds. Beginning with accounts of the earliest Spanish explorers such as Cabeza de Vaca and Coronado, Fischer considers all who visited the region through the end of the nineteenth century, including such renowned naturalists as William Gambel, John McCown, Adolphus Heermann, Elliott Coues, Charles Bendire, and Henry Henshaw. In between, he recalls English mining speculators, French traders, army explorers, railroad surveyors, and more—all of whom contributed to ornithological knowledge. Although focusing on ornithologists, Fischer’s text reveals the wonderful variety of avian species in the region and their relationship with human history. Featuring a comprehensive bibliography, illustrations, and maps that portray the westward march of exploration, it is a major sourcebook for southwestern ornithology and an essential volume for anyone interested in birds.

Book The Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas

Download or read book The Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas written by Troy E. Corman and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines over 270 species of birds known to breed in Arizona, complete with color photos and nesting and migratory data.

Book Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Arizona

Download or read book Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Arizona written by Roger Tory Peterson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifying a bird is just a tap away with the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Arizona. Peterson's art, conveying each bird's essence, and the innovative Peterson Identification System, are all at the casual bird watcher's disposal. 507 species are in this visual treasure chest. Arrows point to the key field marks that distinguish each species, and range maps tell users where and when to find the birds. Add in descriptions of habitats, vocalizations, similar species, and an easy-to-use index, and a bird watcher is fully prepared to enjoy the natural wonders of Arizona.

Book Prodrome of a Work on the Ornithology of Arizona Territory

Download or read book Prodrome of a Work on the Ornithology of Arizona Territory written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Distributional List of the Birds of Arizona  Classic Reprint

Download or read book A Distributional List of the Birds of Arizona Classic Reprint written by Harry S. Swarth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-06-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Distributional List of the Birds of Arizona The beginning of this list of the birds of Arizona dates back about eleven years, to a time when the author was engaged in field work in that state. A hasty compilation was made of a few local lists, and the manuscript carried in the field as a guide and aid in making observations and collections. This beginning proved an incentive to the gathering of further data, and shortly after, the opportunity presenting itself for visiting more extensive libraries than had hitherto been available, a careful and systematic search was made through the literature deal ing with the ornithology of Arizona. The resulting information was filed away and added to as chance offered, but more pressing work and other interests inter fered to prevent the whole from being put into shape for publication. Further more it soon became evident that while a fairly long list of species could be com piled as occurring within the state. The published information concerning a large proportion of them was scanty and fragmentary. The writer had hoped to be in a position to continue field work in certain little known sections of the state, where undoubtedly there is much to be added to our knowledge of the birds, but this contingency became more and more improbable, and under the circumstances it seemed advisable to publish the list as it now stands. It is hoped that as far as it goes this list will be found to be fairly accurate. Pertinent literature has been gone' over with care, and it is doubtful if any im portant publication has been overlooked. At the same time it can hardly be doubted but that there are in collections specimens whose existence will modify many of the statements made here, and it is also highly probable that there are active collectors who have many unpublished records in their notes which would also occasion changes. Available collections and collectors' notes, however, have been made use of wherever possible. The aim of the present publication is to give a list of the species of birds oc curring in Arizona, with a synonymy of the names applied, as regards their oc currence within the state, and a brief but comprehensive outline of the manner of occurrence. The latter, it is hoped, is in each case as clear and accurate as the present state of our knowledge permits. An effort has been made to give a gen eral statement outlining the range and manner of occurrence, supplemented by the citation of authorities for extreme or unusual instances. Exact dates have been given only for the rarest species, those of which but a few specimens have been recorded. The synonymy consists of those names by which the species has been known in literature pertaining to Arizona ornithology. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Book Wings in the Desert

Download or read book Wings in the Desert written by and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a common but often unspoken arrogance on the part of outside observers that folk science and traditional knowledgeÑthe type developed by Native communities and tribal groupsÑis inferior to the Òformal scienceÓ practiced by Westerners. In this lucidly written and humanistic account of the OÕodham tribes of Arizona and Northwest Mexico, ethnobiologist Amadeo M. Rea exposes the limitations of this assumption by exploring the rich ornithology that these tribes have generated about the birds that are native to their region. He shows how these peoplesÕ observational knowledge provides insights into the behaviors, mating habits, migratory patterns, and distribution of local bird species, and he uncovers the various ways that this knowledge is incorporated into the communitiesÕ traditions and esoteric belief systems. Drawing on more than four decades of field and textual research along with hundreds of interviews with tribe members, Rea identifies how birds are incorporated, both symbolically and practically, into Piman legends, songs, art, religion, and ceremonies. Through highly detailed descriptions and accounts loaded with Native voice, this book is the definitive study of folk ornithology. It also provides valuable data for scholars of linguistics and North American Native studies, and it makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how humans make sense of their world. It will be of interest to historians of science, anthropologists, and scholars of indigenous cultures and folk taxonomy.

Book Elliott Coues

Download or read book Elliott Coues written by Paul Russell Cutright and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known as the author of the pioneering Key to North American Birds, Elliott Coues (1842-99) was one of America's most renowned but least understood ornithologists and historians-as well as a naturalist, anatomist, taxonomist, writer and editor, Army surgeon on the American frontier, occultist, and the youngest person ever to become a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Now available in paperback, this comprehensive biography of a brilliant, ambitious, and phenomenally productive man ranks as the definitive life of Elliott Coues.

Book The Birds of Sonora

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephen Mims Russell
  • Publisher : University of Arizona Press
  • Release : 1998-09
  • ISBN : 9780816516353
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book The Birds of Sonora written by Stephen Mims Russell and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birders who come to the American Southwest often keep an eye out for Mexican species that stray across the border. Many neotropical migrants of western North America winter in Sonora, and a host of hummingbirds make their home south of the border as well. This eagerly awaited volume by two respected authorities covers more than 500 species of birds and contains a vast amount of information not available elsewhere. The Birds of Sonora describes all the species known from that state and includes information on distribution, seasonal patterns of occurrence, abundance, and habitats. The first book of its kind in more than half a century to treat birds of this Mexican state immediately south of Arizona, it also contains details of nesting activity for breeding species, provides insight into factors influencing distribution, and notes historical changes in status. Each account is accompanied by a range map depicting the bird's range in Sonora—valuable information not available from any other source and useful to anyone interested in the distribution and ecology of North American birds. Drawings by internationally known wildlife artist Ray Harm enhance many of the entries. Because other books on Mexican birds don't treat Sonora in detail, The Birds of Sonora is an indispensable resource for birders, and its background descriptions of Sonoran geography, climate, and habitats also make it a key reference for conservation and land use planning. A useful companion to field guides, it is a narrative account that puts readers in touch with birds of this important biogeographic area.

Book Ornithology of a Prairie journey  and Notes on the Birds of Arizona

Download or read book Ornithology of a Prairie journey and Notes on the Birds of Arizona written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book DISTRIBUTIONAL LIST OF THE BIR

Download or read book DISTRIBUTIONAL LIST OF THE BIR written by Harry Schelwald 1878- Swarth and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Handbook of Bird Biology

    Book Details:
  • Author : Irby J. Lovette
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2016-06-27
  • ISBN : 1118291042
  • Pages : 736 pages

Download or read book Handbook of Bird Biology written by Irby J. Lovette and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab’s renowned distance learning course, Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology.

Book The Arizona Quarterly

Download or read book The Arizona Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: