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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2002. Paperback. New. Species account number 704 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2002. Paperback. New. Species account number 679 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2002. Paperback. New. Species account number 648 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1999. Paperback. New. Species account number 422 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2002. Paperback. New. Species account number 709 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1999. Paperback. New. Species account number 454 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1995. Paperback. New. Species account number 171 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is complete, in 716 parts. The item number is the unique number for each species account; accounts are numbered in order of publication. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 inch booklets which include information about distribution, systematics, migration, habitat, sounds, behavior, breeding, appearance, and conservation. This issue is a reprint of the original printing. No stock of the original… Read More

Carmel-by-the-sea, CA: D'Angelo Publishing Co, 1963. Paperback. Good. 164 pp. Paperback in good + condition. Slight discoloration to covers and spotting on the top and foredge. B & W illustrations.

Smithsonian Institution Press, 1989. Hardcover. New. Introduction by S. Dillon Ripley, Secretary Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution. With magnificent full-color illustrations throughout. The text illuminates the long and rich relationship between birds and human society; the origins of birds hundreds of millions of years ago; their incredible variety and the role of the changing configuration of the continents on their geographical distribution; the physical requirements of flight; subsistence and migratory patterns; communication and bird society; and the problem of endangered species. Covers all 290 species in the families Fringillidae, Estrildidae, and Passeridae. Color photos and maps.

T.F. H. Publications, 1983. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover in fine condition. Information on the systematics, morphology, distribution, and ecology of darters. Color photographs.

The Ethiopian Wildlife & Natural History Society, 1975. Paperback. Good. Addendum 1976 also included. Some pencil notes on pages. Stapled mimographed sheets.

Whittles Publishing, 2021. Paperback. New. This is a book about what it's like being a birder in an age of natural decline. It is part autobiographical - tales of spell-binding birding encounters that left indelible memories - and it is part reflective. The travellers' tales of birding adventures are about places and events that were variously entertaining, amusing, captivating, inspiring, exciting and awesome, literally. They also feature the amazing, eccentric, dedicated, inspiring people in the birding community. Travels to Madagascar, Cambodia, India and many other places are recalled. There is birding in the Himalayas, in the Australian outback, on the Southern Oceans and in hotel gardens and city parks and there are tales of the 'big listers', 'big-lensers', professional guides, and local conservation workers who try to keep their habitats safe for us. There are lots of images to accompany these stories. Martin's experiences in becoming a birder late in life revealed some strange behaviour… Read More

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1954. Paperback. Very Good. American Museum Novitates Number 1697. 55 pp.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1953. Paperback. As new. American Museum Novitates No. 1623. 95 pp. Distribution maps.Original stapled self-wrappers.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1955. Paperback. Very Good. American Museum Novitates Number 1703. 6 pp.

By Author, 1997. Paperback. As new. As new stapled paperback. A coherent account on the evolution of birds and the origin of their power of flapping flight. Black and white illustrations.

Arlequin Press, 2001. Paperback. New. General regional information, maps, directions, travelers' tips. Includes a complete checklist.

Arelquin Press, 2000. Hardcover. As new/As New. 2000. As new hardcover. A historical account of birds new to Britain and Ireland 1600-1999, with reference to the Isle of Man and Channel Islands.

Yale University Press, 1988. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 1988. 433 pp. Near fine hardcover in chipped dust jacket. Family Cathartidae: New World Condors and Vultures. Family Accipitridae (first part); Osprey, Kites, Bald Eagle and allies, Accipiters, Harrier, Buteo allies. Complete diagnostic information on each species, including both sexes at all ages and in all seasons. Each account also provides information on field identification, voice, habitat, distribution, migration, banding status, reproduction, survival, habits, and food of the species.

Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Society of Natural History, 1941. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback in very good condition, 119 pp. plus 2 charts and 14 b&w plates. Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, Volume 42, Number 1. The author's PhD dissertation at Cornell University.