Birds of the world

BELETSKY, Les

Reference

Collins

The Red-winged Blackbird is not only one of North America's commonest birds, but also its best studied. It exemplifies the contribution that in-depth species studies can make to many of the central issues in behavioral ecology.In this book, Les Beletsky calls on 20 years experience of redwings to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive summary of all the major work done with these birds. These studies on the redwings' polygynous breeding system, strong territoriality, complex vocal communications, and broad distribution shed light on many themes of key interest to behaviorists and ecologists interested in the evolution of mate choice and species adaptations to habitats which vary in character in different parts of their range. An extra dimension is added in the consideration of redwings as pests, a widespread and often serious problem in crops of rice and corn.This book is written in an easy style, and will serve as an introduction, to both student and layperson, to redwings and what they can teach us of behavioral ecology. The Red-winged Blackbird provides the research worker with a balanced summary and comprehensive bibliography of one of ornithology's widest and deepest studies. Key Features* Covers perhaps the most studied bird in North America* Presents model species for studies in mating systems, habitat selection, vocal communication, and territorial behavior* Includes a comprehensive bibliography* Presented in an accessible style, ideal for student use

The Red-Winged Blackbird: The Biology of a Strongly Polygynous Songbird

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Academic Press

With Costa Rica: The Ecotravelers Wildlife Guide, Les Beletsky provides the tourist to Central America with an invaluable handbook to natural history, ecology, and wildlife habitats. The readable, informative text along with photos and drawings will help the ecotourist to identify animals encountered on their visit. Also included are lists of wildlife reserves and other ecologically significant sites with up-to-date conservation techniques in Costa Rica. It is the only book that gives the reader a mix of natural history, ecology, conservation, species identification and site guide all in one volume. Key Features * The only guide to Costa Rica to combine general ecological information with basic species identification * Readable, informative text * Plates of species with photos of typical habitats and drawings of common plants * Lists of Reserves and sites to visit * Up-to-date text on conservation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: The Ecotraveller's Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Biological Sciences

Most travellers to Belize and Guatemala want to experience lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. This guide provides all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the region's magnificent animal life. Beletsky selected approximately 500 of the animals you are most likely to see, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Also pictured are some of the highly endangered species of the area. You will want to have this easy-to-carry, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on your journey. Key Features * Illustrates the most commonly spotted animals and provides information on their identification, location, and conservation * Provides extensive, up-to-date information on animals' ecology and behavior * Covers Belize's famous coral reef and the animals seen by divers and snorkelers * Presents the habitats of Belize and northern Guatemala and the most common plants visitors encounter * Describes the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves

Belize and Northern Guatemala: The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Most Ecotravellers to southern Mexico-Cancún and the Yucatán Peninsula, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco--want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats, as well as catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife, including toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, hawks, monkeys, anteaters, frogs, toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify and learn about this region's magnificent animal life. The author visited national parks and nature reserves, discussed wildlife with local and international experts as well as veteran tour leaders, and then selected for color illustrations more than 500 of the most common fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals--the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have a constant companion on your journey. Key Features * Provides field guide plates of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and reef fishes * Includes photos of typical habitats and line drawings of common plants * Gives lists of reserves and sites to visit * Presents up-to-date text on conservation in Mexico * Provides identifying, location, and conservation information on the most frequently spotted animals * Presents up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong * Describes habitats of tropical Mexico and the most common plants you will encounter * Includes information on the underwater animals seen by most divers and snorkelers

Tropical Mexico: The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Ecotravellers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife, such as toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, and crocodiles and snakes. On the Galápagos Islands, curious visitors want to see with their own eyes the exotic, unique, and tame wildlife that stimulated Charles Darwin to formulate the theory of evolution. This book provides the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Ecuador's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected for color illustrations more than 500 of Ecuador's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals--the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have as constant companion on your journey, information on identification, behavior, habitats, common plants, and parks and reserves in the region. Key Features * Includes identifying and location information on the most frequently spotted animals * Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of these animals * Information on Ecuador's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter * Brief descriptions of the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves

Ecuador and Its Galápagos Islands: The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Pearson, David L.

This title contains all the information needed to find, identify, and learn about Alaska's animal and plant life. It also includes descriptions of Alaska's most frequently visited parks and reserves. This title contains color illustrations of more than 320 of Alaska's most common invertebrates, insects, amphibians, fishes, birds, and mammals. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. The book also details the most common plants a traveler would encounter. Alaska is easy to carry, entertainingly written, and contains up-to-date information. Key Features * Identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals; * Up-do-date information on the ecology, behavior and conservation of the animals; * Information on Alaska's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter; * Brief description of Alaska's most frequently visited parks and reserves

Alaska: Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

History

PAULSON, Dennis

Americas

From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru and to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, ecotravellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. This book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals - the species you are most likely to see. In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book, you will have a constant companion on your journey. Peru's biodiversity is considered to be among the greatest on Earth. In southeastern Peru, on the east slope of the Andes and descending into the Amazonian lowlands, biodiversity has been studied extensively during the past 20 years. More than 300,000 people visit Peru each year, and the number of ecotourists who visit specifically for bird watching, etc., is steadily rising due to the abundant offering of wildlife that Peru has to offer. Key Features * Identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals * Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals * Information on Peru's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter * Brief descriptions of Peru's most frequently visited parks and reserves

Peru: Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Earth Sciences

This title contains color illustrations and photos of more than 620 of Florida's most common insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants - the species you are most likely to see. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. Florida is an easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, and beautifully illustrated book. Key Features * Identifies location and conservation information on the most frequently sighted animals * Contains photos and information on Florida habitats and commonly encountered plants * Includes brief descriptions of the region's most visited parks and reserves

Florida (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides)

Sunquist, Fiona

Sunquist, Mel

In Bird Songs, ornithologist Les Beletsky profiles 250 birds alongside colorful illustrations, and includes a digital audio player that provides the corresponding song for each of the 250 birds. Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Songs presents the most notable North American birds—including the rediscovered ivory-billed woodpecker—in a stunning format. Renowned ornithologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct description of each of the 250 birds profiled, with an emphasis on their distinctive songs. Lavish full-color illustrations accompany each account, while a sleek, built-in digital audio player holds 250 corresponding songs and calls. In his foreword, North American bird expert and distinguished natural historian Jon L. Dunn shares insights gained from a lifetime of passionate study. Complete with the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate information, Bird Songs is the first book to capture the enchantment of these beautiful birds in words, pictures, and song.

Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song

Religion & Spirituality

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