Search Results: Titles starting with N from Buteo Books

Zurich, Switzerland: WWF, 1973. Hardcover. Very Good. 88 pp. Hardcover in very good condition. Bumped corners. Color photos. Translated from French by David Monro and adapted by John B.D. Hopcraft.

Bloomsbury, 2014. Hardcover. New. Latin names--frequently unpronounceable, all too often wrong and always a tiny puzzle to unravel--have been annoying the layman since they first became formalized as scientific terms in the eighteenth century. Why on earth has the entirely land-loving Eastern Mole been named Scalopus aquaticus, or the Oxford Ragwort been called Senecio squalidus, 'dirty old man'? What were naturalists thinking when they called a beetle Agra katewinsletae, a genus of fish Batman, and a Trilobite Han solo? Why is zoology replete with names such as Chloris chloris chloris (the greenfinch), and Gorilla gorilla gorilla [a species of, well gorilla]? The Naming of the Shrew will unveil these mysteries, exploring the history, celebrating their poetic nature and revealing how naturalists sometimes get things so terribly wrong. With wonderfully witty style and captivating narrative, this book will make you see Latin names in a whole new light.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1996. Paperback. New. Species account number 205 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.

New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1957. Paperback. Very Good. As new paperback (original blue wrappers). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. Volume 113, Article 5, pp.339-436. Graphs, diagrams, and B&W plates.

National Geographic, 2021. Hardcover. New/New. Featuring More Than 1,000 Species With the Most Detailed Information Found in a Single VolumeThis desk reference is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of knowledge on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today. More an encyclopedia than a field guide, National Geographic's Complete Birds is a browsable treasure trove of facts. This comprehensive volume profiles every bird observable in the continental United States and Canada, featuring species accounts with details that include calls and songs, breeding behaviors, molting patterns, and the vast extent of their polar and neotropical migrations. The precision maps, illuminating photographs, and more than 4,000 exquisite pieces of annotated art make this the biggest and best bird book ever. This third edition, thoroughly updated, includes: Information on more than 1,000 species and subspecies Overviews of every family… Read More

The National Cactus and Succulent Journal Volum, 1982. Paperback. Near Fine. The National Cactus and Succulent Journal Volume 37, Number 1, March 1982.

The National Cactus and Succulent Society, 1982. Paperback. Near Fine. The National Cactus and Succulent Journal Volume 37, Number 2, June 1982, pp. 30-60.

National Geographic, 2019. Paperback. New. Geared to the casual and experienced birdwatcher alike, this completely revised guide to 150 of the most common and interesting birds in North America provides the perfect way to appreciate the feathered friends outside your window, along with the tools you need to cultivate them wherever you live. This comprehensive and beloved guide reveals the most ubiquitous and remarkable species of North American birds, clearly organized by family and paired with identification tips, behavior, vocal descriptions, and more. The new edition features a 'Backyard Basics' section from the world's most prolific birdwatcher, Noah Strycker, with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds and creating bird-friendly landscapes. Also included are updated descriptions of 150 common North American species, paired with comprehensive range maps, as well as lush indentification artwork and bite-sized facts. With new contributions from Strycker and a modern redesign, the… Read More

National Audubon Society, 2021. Flexi-binding. New. From the creators of the world's most trusted field guides--a go-to source for millions of nature lovers--comes a completely new and unparalleled reference work: the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to the trees of North America. This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species, with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark, fruit, and flowers, as well as photos that illustrate leaf shape and seasonal color changes. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, a robust index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification system--with trees sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Readers will appreciate the crisp detail of the… Read More

Bloomsbury Natural History, 2014. Hardcover. New. Birds are one of the most popular and visible forms of all wildlife and are inextricably linked with the development of human cultures all around the world. Over the years some of the most eye-catching species of bird have been officially or unofficially adopted by countries as symbols of their national identity; there are now almost 100 national birds spanning every imaginable group from condors to parrots, trogons to frigatebirds. Both a comprehensive listing and guide book, National Birds provides a range of information from species data to how these birds have been used and abused through the ages. It recounts tales of how they came to be adopted and presents a wide range of official and cultural contexts where they appear from feathers in tribal costumes to stamps and currency. Heavily illustrated with color photos of the birds and their cultural references.

National Audubon Society. Paperback. Very Good. Box set of 6 volumes in cardboard slip case. Life in Shallow Sea Water by B. Bartram Cadbury; Birds of Prey by Kenneth D. Morrison; Forces In Nature by Harold N. Moldenke; Camouflage in Nature by Harold N. Moldenke; Animal Children by Alan Devoe and Life in Pacific Tide Pools. All volumes in very good condition. Slip case is well worn. Stickers pasted in. A nice set.

The National Cactus and Succulent Journal, 1982. Paperback. Very Good. The National Cactus and Succulent Journal Volume 37, Number 4, December 1982, pp. 94-125. A few chips and tears to rear cover.

Knopf, 1979. Flexi-binding. New. The most comprehensive field guide available to the reptiles and amphibians of North America--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 600 full-color identification photographs organized for quick access, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians is the perfect companion in the field. This compact volume contains: Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families. A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes. Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques. Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.

National Audubon Society, 2021. Flexi-binding. New. From the most trusted name in birding--beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike--comes a completely new and definitive guide to the birds of North America: the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date work of its kind. Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds--with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range… Read More

Beech Hill Publishing Company, 1987. Paperback. Fine. 1987, Fourth Revised Edition. Staplebound paperback in fine condition. Annotated list with black and white photographs. Checklist has check marks.

New Zealand Dept. of Scientific and Ind. Research, 1978. Paperback. Good. 1978. DISR Bulletin 223. Documentation of rabbit populations during a ten year study from January 1958 through May 1967 in New Zealand.

Houghton Mifflin Co. (The Riverside Press, Cambridge), 1922. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fair. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1922-1926. First edition published in four volumes. Illustrated with color plates and black and white drawings by Benson, Brooks, Fuertes, and Gronvold. Bibliography. A fine set having been protected by chipped dust jackets and card slipcases. Slipcase of Volume IV lacking backstrip and split. Paper labels on buckram spines. Handwritten note to previous owner laid in along with slip stating With the Compliments of the Author. Tape marks on FEP where author's note had been affixed. ‘This rare work stands in the front rank of modern illustrated monographs. It is an exhaustive account of the ducks of the world, with synonymy, description, distribution and characteristic habits, etc. of each species. A useful and lengthy bibliography...' -Wood. A classic monograph with fine illustrations.

Paperback. Very Good. Papers Presented at a Symposium. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 1969. Volume 82, pp. 559 - 762. Very good in original wrappers.

Poyser, 1973. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Near fine hardcover of the First Edition in price-clipped dust jacket. Robert Gillmor's characteristically evocative pen-and-ink illustrations are liberally mingled with the text. Maps and bar graphs of seasonal occurrence. A scarce Poyser title.

University of Kansas Publications, Museum of Natural History, 1962. Paperback. Very Good. Lawrence: University of Kansas Publications, Museum of Natural History, 1962. Volume 12, No. 5, pp. 241-296. Original wrappers.