Download or read book DK Guide to Birds written by Ben Morgan and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the vast and diverse world of birds, from tiny South American hummingbirds to flightless Antarctic penguins.
Download or read book AMNH Birds of North America Western written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive e-guide to North American birds uses a fully integrated photographic approach for quick and easy identification in the field. This is the only photographic field e-guide you need to enjoy bird-watching in Western North America. It uses a photographic approach to profile the extraordinary range of birds found in Western North America. The highest-quality photography brings nearly 575 species to life on the page, capturing their beauty and making identification quick and effortless. The 367 species most commonly seen west of the Great Plains are featured in full-page profiles that emphasize all the information needed to identify them. All photographs are clearly labeled and annotated. Detailed similar species boxes make it easy to distinguish between birds that are similar in appearance. Schematic drawings show the shape and posture of the bird in flight as well as its coloration, and a diagram of its flight pattern is also included. A separate section profiles 128 species that are particularly uncommon or local in their distribution, and there is a short list of vagrants and accidentals--those that are, on occasion, pushed off course on migration to find themselves in North America. Written by experts and produced in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, Birds of North America Western Region is an essential field guide for identifying birds in North America.
Download or read book Nature Guide Birds written by David Burnie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the black swan to the ruby-throated hummingbird, Nature Guide Birds of the World, profiles the world's most amazing bird species. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Birds of the World is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of the species featured. Expertly written and including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction all about bird classification, anatomy, migration, habitats and flight, Nature Guide Birds of the World is the ideal bird identification guide.
Download or read book The Bird Atlas written by Barbara Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with this lavishly illustrated children’s bird atlas. From the Amazon Rainforest to the Rocky Mountains, this fully-fledged children’s bird guide will take you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the most spectacular birds in the world! Get ready to journey through different biomes, like rivers and desserts, to discover fun facts about birds that will fascinate and inspire every budding ornithologist. In this bird book for kids, you’ll learn why flamingos are pink, why birds migrate and who migrates the farthest, and which bird species are endangered. Packed with hundreds of incredible, life-like illustrations, this educational book is a pictorial guide to the birds of the world. It showcases birds from every continent as you’ve never seen before with detailed maps pinpointing where different species of birds can be found. See magnificent snowy owls in the Arctic, tiny three-wattled bellbirds in the Caribbean, towering ostriches in Africa, and gorgeous depictions of the flighty American Robin. A Truly Breathtaking Celebration of Birdlife The Bird Atlas is arranged in order of continent - Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live there. This children’s book is the perfect introduction to our feathered friends and makes a great gift for the new generation of birdwatchers. Inside the pages of this children’s atlas, you’ll discover: • Fascinating facts about birds, from why vultures are bald to how bald eagles actually aren’t • Why some species are endangered and what can be done to protect them • Birds that can be found in different countries and continents of the world, their habitat, geography, and climate More from DK Books: Don’t miss out on more fascinating atlases! After exploring this fascinating bird book for kids, your child can move on to The Body Atlas to discover the inner workings of the human body. Next up is The Animal Atlas that takes children on a tour to meet the animals of the world.
Download or read book National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America 2nd Edition written by Jonathan Alderfer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to be an experienced birder to enjoy this guide! With hundreds of illustrations and a user-friendly format, you'll soon be spotting and identifying birds in your locale in no time. The updated text highlights the latest trends in birding and the most up-to-date ornithological information. -- adapted from back cover
Download or read book American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada. Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, flycatchers, finches, and more. You can even discover which species to expect when and where with up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting habitation and migratory patterns. Written by a team of more than 30 birders and ornithologists with expertise in particular species or families, and produced in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this updated and refreshed edition of American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the ultimate photographic guide to every bird species in the United States and Canada.
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know About Birds written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how birds fly or what's inside an egg? You can find out the answers to these questions and more in Everything You Need to Know About Birds! From the nocturnal owls to the flightless penguins, learn about the different evolution and habitats of birds from around the world. Discover how almost everything about a bird's anatomy is designed for flight, yet how its skeleton is also similar to that of a human. Everything You Need to Know About Birds is a fact-filled, highly visual guide to different types of birds all across the world. Packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking trivia, and anatomy, this information is presented through close-ups, engaging text, and innovative, high-quality design, making it perfect for in-depth research or a quick dip for fast facts.
Download or read book What s that Bird written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2026-02-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature! Offering clear and concise instructions, What's That Bird? is the ideal birdwatching manual, allowing you to identify with ease the feathered wild creatures in your backyard. With labeled photographs and information on identifying bird species handy, the budding birdwatcher need look no further. Produced in association with the Royal Society for Protection of Birds, this illustrated reference guide contains details of over 150 common bird species found across Britain and Europe. Learn to identify birds by color, size, shape, flight pattern, and sound, and find out the best season for spotting them as well as how to tell similar birds apart. What does a black redstart look like? Where can you find a sand martin? What markings does a dunnock have? Find answers to these and much more here. The uncomplicated yet comprehensive descriptions by author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume are accompanied by vibrant images that bring the birds to life. The useful bird-finder section clubs birds together according to color for your convenience. With a simple visual approach for quick learning, What’s That Bird? is a must-have for beginners and a nifty reference for seasoned birdwatchers.
Download or read book Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America written by Ted Floyd and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new field guide provides a suite of modern tools to effectively aid in the identification of more than 750 species of birds across North America. It introduces a "whole bird" approach by concisely gathering a collection of information about birds into one portable and well-organized volume. 2,000 stunning color photographs of birds in natural habitats show the most important field marks, regional population differences, life stages, and behaviors 700-plus detailed and up-to-date color range maps show summer, migration, winter, year-round, and rare but regular occurrences of every major species A DVD of birdsongs for 138 major species (587 vocalizations in all for 5½ hours of play); each high-quality MP3 file is embedded with an image of the bird, perfect to view on home computers and portable MP3 players Concise descriptions of habits and ecology, age-related and seasonal differences, regional forms, vocalization, and informative captions pointing out the most important aspects of the bird 46 group essays with information outlining taxonomy, feeding, migration, habitats, behaviors, and conservation status A thorough and accessible introduction to birds and birding includes sections on parts of a bird, plumage and molt, food and feeding, migration, habitats, conservation, tips on bow to become a better birder, and more A detailed glossary of terms, species checklist, and quick index The new Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America is perfectly designed to give birders the most powerful and user-friendly collection of information to carry into the field or wherever they enjoy learning about birds and nature.
Download or read book Bird written by National Audubon Society and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference volume of the world's birds illustrates the full range of birds, bird behavior, and bird-watching locations organized in taxonomic order with detailed introductions to every bird order.
Download or read book Birds of North America written by François Vuilleumier and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The complete photographic guide to every species"--Cover.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty and drama of the bird world brought to breathtaking life in ebook format From hummingbirds weighing less than a coin to monkey-eating eagles this is a unique celebration of birds, photographed and studied in their natural environments around the world. Explore the complete bird story: from their origins to up-to-date information on flight, anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitat, migrations and life cycles. Spectacular features on the most impressive birds, plus a huge catalogue that profiles nearly fifteen hundred different species makes this a must-have for every bird enthusiast. Published with Birdlife International, the world's leading avian authority.
Download or read book Birds of the World written by Colin James Oliver Harrison and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains indepth information over birds including wonderful illustrations arranged in dictionary form.
Download or read book RSPB Spot the Bird written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it a superhero? Is it a plane? No, it's a bird.The RSPB Spot The Bird book will help your child discover which bird it is, with help from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. This pocket sized guide is perfect for your child to take to the field, forest or other wild places. To add to the fun, there is even a sticker section at the back, so they can record which birds you've seen. From the Song Thrush to the Kingfisher and all their feathered friends, great and small.With photos of over 70 species from Great Britain and Northern Europe shown, colourful symbols will show your child which birds to find where, what they eat and how many eggs they lay. It's simple and fun, so grab them a copy, head outdoors and start bird spotting.
Download or read book Pocket Birds of Canada written by and published by DK Canada. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eagle and Birds of Prey written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the ultimate and most essential guide to Doctor Who, now updated to include all twelve incarnations of the Doctor and covering all his newest adventures from Series 8 and 9. With fascinating facts from all of space and time, as well as information on the Doctor's helpful companions and fearsome foes, this book will tell all about the Doctor's Tardis, his regenerations, and much, much mor
Download or read book My Book of Birds written by Geraldo Valério and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning album of some of the most beautiful birds in North America. Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic Golden Eagles and Snowy Owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one. The illustrations show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest, and care for their young. The concise, accessible text provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviors. But above all, Geraldo Valério shares his passion for birds in this lovingly created album, inspiring young readers with their beauty and the excitement of discovery. Includes an introduction, glossary, index and sources for further information. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
