Search Results: Titles starting with M from Buteo Books

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1995. Paperback. New. Species account number 159 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.

Pan Macmillan, 1993. Paperback. Near Fine. Near fine paperback. Identification guide to 'confusion' species found in the British Isles.

London: Macmillan, 1990. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1990. 224 pp. Hardcover without dust jacket in very good condition. Faded boards and spine. Previous owner's name on Glossary page. Color plates. First published 1989, Reprinted twice with corrections 1990.

Bradt Travel Guides, 2014. Paperback. New. Lavishly illustrated and completely updated, this fourth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the island's extraordinary flora and fauna, 90% of which is endemic. The pace of change in Madagascar's biodiversity is staggering, over the past decade a new species of frog has been discovered at a rate of one every six weeks, and this is the only guide to keep abreast of such scientific developments. Containing over 280 color photographs, updated information on 22 of the country's top parks and reserves, plus lively species descriptions, this handbook is perfect for natural history enthusiasts and travelers alike.

The Quarry Press, 1971. Paperback. Good. Paperback in good condition. Shelf wear. Previous owner's name on title page. A modern equivalent of a sonnet sequence.

New York: Walker & Company, 1977. Paperback. Good. 72 pp. Paperback in good + condition. Cover is detached from inner pages. Interior pages are in very good condition. Color photos. B & W illustrations.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1996. Paperback. New. Species account number 221 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 601 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.

Indiana University Press, 2004. Hardcover. New/New. Over millions of years, Australia's unique biodiversity has produced a large cabinet of curiosities. Among the weirder members of this group were the Mihirungs, members of the now extinct family Dromornithidae. Made up of several genera of flightless birds, among them one of the very largest birds that ever lived, the dromornithids ranged from 60-kilogram beasts, 1.5 meters tall, to giants twice that size, weighing nearly half a metric ton. Magnificent Mihirungs is the first major study of this unique and highly diverse group. It aims to present as complete a synthesis as possible of current information about this fascinating family of birds.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1994. Paperback. New. Species account number 136 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.

Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House, Publishers, 2012. Paperback. New. Barbour, Evan. From lush forests and rocky coastlines to lakes, mountains, and rolling fields, spectacular natural beauty and diverse habitats make Maine a wonderful place for seeing and hearing some of North America's most iconic birds. This fresh new book highlights the birds that are loved by Mainers and essential to why millions of tourists visit each year. Written by well-known birders and native Mainers, and based on their years of experience answering questions, leading bird walks, and teaching people about birds, Maine's Favorite Birds puts the focus on Maine's most-loved and best-known birds. This makes the book uniquely suited to bird enthusiasts who want to identify and learn more about the birds around them without the expense and confusion of more advanced field guides. Maine's Favorite Birds features each bird beautifully illustrated in large format, accompanied by clear and concise identification tips, habitat references,… Read More

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2002. Paperback. New. Species account number 658 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.

Voyageur Press, 1994. Paperback. New. Color photos by the author.

Blackwell Publishing, 2004. Paperback. As new. 2004. As new paperback. Volume 34, Numbers 1 and 2. January/April 2004. Papers on monitoring mammals.

Cambridge, MA: Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, 1940. Paperback. Fine. Bulletin of the MCZ Volume LXXXVII, Number 3, pp. 121-211. Fine in original wrappers.

AMNH, 2011. Paperback. As new. 2011. AMNH Bulletin 351. Paperback in as new condition. This report is the first installment of a monographic study of mammalian diversity and ethnomammalogy in a sparsely inhabited rainforest region between the Yavari and Ucayali rivers in northeastern Peru.

American Museum of Natural History, 1996. Paperback. Near Fine. Bulletin Volume 230. Paperback in original blue wrappers, faded spine. Information about the magnitude and geographic distribution of mammalian diversity in Neotropical lowland rainforests is important for evaluating research and conservation priorities in Central and South America. Although relevant inventory data are rapidly accumulating in the literature, real site-to-site diversity differences are hard to identify because many confounding factors can affect the size and composition of faunal lists. Herein the author's assessed the available information about Neotropical rainforest mammal diversity and suggest guidelines for future work by reviewing inventory methods, documenting and discussing faunal lists from ten localities, and summarizing geographic range data to predict diversity patterns that can be tested by field and museum research.

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Univ of Chicago Press, 1981. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 610 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition. B & W illustrations. Two small tears on the rear of the dust jacket.

AMNH, 1948. Paperback. Very Good. New York: Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, Volume 89, Article 6, pp. 353-404, 1948. Fine in original wrappers.

Field Museum of Natural History, 1941. Paperback. Near Fine. Near fine paperback. Includes H.E. Anthony's 'Mammals Collected by the Vernay-Cutting Burma Expedition' illus with b&w photos, inter alia.