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ISBN: 9780300088809 - Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds
Dohner, Janet Vorwald

ISBN10: 9780300138139  ISBN13: 9780300138139
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Electronic Book
The hardy, multipurpose Dominique chickens that came to the New World with the Pilgrims and later traveled in pioneer saddlebags to help settle the West were once too numerous to count; by 1990 a mere 500 hens survived. This is but a single... More

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ISBN: 9780195171945 - Nature Handbook A Guide to Observing the Great Outdoors Nature Handbook A Guide to Observing the Great Outdoors
H, WILLIAMS ERNEST

ISBN10: 9780199720750  ISBN13: 9780199720750
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Electronic Book
This guidebook takes the concept and format of a standard field guide in a new direction. It is designed for anyone interested in nature, explores the natural world through a series of observations based on general themes including-... More

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ISBN: 9781906842031 - Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Currie, Philip J ; Padian, Kevin

ISBN10: 9780080494746  ISBN13: 9780080494746
Publisher: Elsevier Science Academic Press
Format: Electronic Book
This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction... More

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ISBN: 9780713639841 - Sylvia Warblers Sylvia Warblers
Helbig, Andreas; Gargallo, Gabriel; Shirihai, Hadoram; Cottridge, David

ISBN10: 9781408135099  ISBN13: 9781408135099
Publisher: A&C Black
Format: Electronic Book
Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family.A lengthy introduction explains the background to the research and outlines the... More

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ISBN: 9780713638615 - Shrikes and Bush-shrikes Shrikes and Bush-shrikes
Harris, Tony

ISBN10: 9781408134597  ISBN13: 9781408134597
Publisher: A&C Black Christopher Helm
Format: Electronic Book
Covering the identification, biology and relationships of all true shrikes, bush-shrikes, helmet-shrikes, wood-shrikes, shrike flycatchers, philentomas, batises and wattle-eyes this book offers information on 114 species in 21 genera within the... More

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ISBN: 9780713652062 - Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers
Fry, Kathie; Fry, C Hilary

ISBN10: 9781408134573  ISBN13: 9781408134573
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Format: Electronic Book
Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations. Text and plates... More

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ISBN: 9780713639605 - Handbook of Bird Identification Handbook of Bird Identification
Beaman, Mark; Madge, Steve

ISBN10: 9781408134948  ISBN13: 9781408134948
Publisher: A&C Black
Format: Electronic Book
Identification guide covering all the bird species to have occurred in the European region. The species are covered by family, with each family introduction followed by the relevant colour plates and species accounts and for 625 species there are... More

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ISBN: 9780713639407 - Thrushes Thrushes
Hathway, Ren; Hathway, Ren; Clement, Peter

ISBN10: 9781408135426  ISBN13: 9781408135426
Publisher: A&C Black
Format: Electronic Book
This book is devoted to the 162 species of thrush, one of the most widespread and well-known families of birds in the world. Identification and distribution are fully covered and the description makes reference to all recognised races. More

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ISBN: 9780713658347 - Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America
Mild, Krister; Alstrom, Per

ISBN10: 9781408135709  ISBN13: 9781408135709
Publisher: A&C Black Christopher Helm
Format: Electronic Book
Wagtails are noted for their bold plumage patterns and extensive racial variation. Pipits are a large and difficult group which invariably causes vexation to birders on both sides of the Atlantic. This guide covers the 26 species of northern... More

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ISBN: 9780713670875 - Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America
Olsen, Klaus Malling

ISBN10: 9781408135778  ISBN13: 9781408135778
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Format: Electronic Book
The standard text on the identification of the northern hemisphere's gulls, this book covers the plumage variation through age and subspecies of all 80 species in the region. With exhaustive coverage, detailed maps, and superb plates and photos... More