In the classic monograph mould, this study of Tyto alba is the product of almost 40 years field work by its authors and complementary observations by other dedicated ornithologists in Britain, the U……続きを見る
A detailed monograph on an iconic bird of tropical wetlands around the world, the flamingo.
With their curious feeding behaviour, peculiar elongated body, gregarious social lives and exotic pink plu……続きを見る
This revised edition of the late James Fisher's much praised Watching Birds is the work of Dr Jim Flegg, Director of the British Trust for Ornithology.
In his Preface Dr Flegg writes: 'It is a daunt……続きを見る
This thought-provoking text offers many insights not generally perceived by ornithologist or botanist and is illustrated in masterly fashion by John Busby's lively drawings.
The book's subtitle - A ……続きを見る
Covering 282 rare species and sub-species (plus records for a further 18 Category D species) found in Britain and Ireland, around 20,000 individual records of rare birds are listed in diary style, w……続きを見る
An authoritative overview of the biology of the Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla.
Returning to its breeding sites in the spring after a winter spent far out at sea, the Kittiwake is a familiar sight arou……続きを見る
著者：Ian Newton
出版社： Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日： 2010年11月30日
Dr Newton is now a senior ornithologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and the book draws on his wide knowledge of the Sparrowhawk, as well as that of other workers in Britain and abr……続きを見る
A large and spectacular bird of prey, the Goshawk lives in boreal forests throughout the Northern hemisphere. The Goshawk is an authoritative yet highly readable monograph of the species.
A powerful……続きを見る
The Status of Seabirds in Britain and Ireland book presents the most up-to-date information available on these seabird populations, their numbers and distribution, and their changing fortunes in rec……続きを見る
This volume sets out for the first time the historical and current status of all the bird species found in Wales together with their present distribution.
The rugged countryside of Wales has long be……続きを見る
Two species of magpie feature in this book, the Black-billed Magpie, familiar to most Europeans, which occurs throughout much of the northern hemisphere, and the Yellow-billed Magpie, which is confi……続きを見る
This guide brings together, for the first time in single volume, a comprehensive review of all the world's pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, turkeys, guineafowl, buttonquails, sandgrouse, and t……続きを見る
This trio of rare-bird specialists have produced not only a book of great fascination for those who delight in rarities for their own sake, but one that offers valuable information on changing patte……続きを見る
The Pied Flycatcher is one of Europe's best-studied species.
The first detailed work on it was begun in the 1930s by German ornithologists, but it was Lars von Haartman's Finnish study that both est……続きを見る
Scarce migrant birds of Britain and Ireland - how many are seen? How regularly do they come? Where do they occur? When are they likely to be spotted?
The above questions are authoritatively answered……続きを見る
WINNER OF THE BIRDWATCH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012
This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's cuckoos, couas and anis - it is the ultimate ……続きを見る
A comprehensive study of Pine Crossbills.
'From mid-January to mid-April 1935 I was off on my dilapidated bicycle, but how different Speyside was from Breckland. In late February many crossbills wer……続きを見る
Using a fresh approach that classifies birds according to their bioclimatic characteristics, Clive Finlayson views the history and distribution of Palearctic birds from a radical new angle.
History ……続きを見る
The first edition of The Peregrine Falcon was widely recognised as a classic of its kind, documenting not only the species' biology but also the sad tale of its decline due to the impact of pesticid……続きを見る
A detailed, authoritative yet highly readable monograph on one of Britain's best-loved farmland birds, the Lapwing.
With its striking green-black and white plumage and distinctive pee-wit call, the ……続きを見る
This book summarises the status and distribution of all species of wild birds known to have bred in Britain and Ireland since 1800.
John Parslow's book is based on Status changes among breeding bird……続きを見る
The definitive book on owls.
Owls are enduringly popular birds, but due to their nocturnal habits most species are difficult to see well. The plumages of many species are cryptic and difficult to se……続きを見る
The story of the author's research expeditions in the Canadian Arctic, this book is for professional and amateur ornithologists, students in ecology and animal behaviour.
The Arctic is one of the wo……続きを見る
For millennia, we have tried to explain ourselves using the raven as a symbol. It occupies a unique place in British history and has left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape.
The raven's hul……続きを見る
An authoritative guide to the birds of Cyprus.
Cyprus is a great place for birding, and one of the most popular places for birders to visit in Europe. It holds populations of a number of regional sc……続きを見る
Hühner im Garten sind im Trend: Sie machen kaum Arbeit, sind perfekte Alleinunterhalter und sorgen für frische Frühstückseier - was will man mehr? Und damit Ihre Hühner richtig glücklich sind, finde……続きを見る
Der bewährte Ratgeber zur Ziegenhaltung - jetzt bereits in der 8., aktualisierten Auflage! Für Ziegenhalter, die alles richtig machen wollen. Ziegen sind hochintelligente, muntere Tiere. Durch ihr n……続きを見る
"Lasciando dunque che altri celebri i fasti di Carlo Quinto o di Napoleone, io imprendo a trattare le lodi del gatto. Né temo la taccia di frivolezza: perché a considerare le cose con occhio di vero……続きを見る
Ebbe un ruolo fondamentale nell'introduzione in Italia delle teorie di Charles Darwin sull'evoluzione, traducendo le sue opere e diffondendo il suo pensiero.
Sotto il profilo scientifico diede contr……続きを見る
The bond between humans and dogs is more intense than our bond with any other speciesーthere’s not even a close second. Dogs are more than just a pet; they are trusted companions. In the presence of……続きを見る
