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Author: Richard E. McCabe
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780811730990
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A companion volume to Ecology and Management of the Wood Duck, this full-color book is an informal tour of the habitat of this fascinating bird.
Author: Lawton L. Shurtleff
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780520208124
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is a story of conservation told through the natural histories of two of the world's most fascinating birds: the Wood Duck of North America and the Mandarin of Asia. The only two species in their genius (Aix), these Northern Wood Ducks are native to different continents but now fly side by side in the wild in a small area of Northern California. Full-color photos.
Author: Greg Hoch
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2020-05-01
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1609386965
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A century ago, many people had given up on the wood duck, dooming it to extinction along with the passenger pigeon and Carolina parakeet. Today, it’s one of the most familiar and most harvested ducks in the eastern half of the country, and one of America’s great conservation success stories. In With Wings Extended, Minnesota conservationist Greg Hoch introduces readers to a duck they probably recognize but may not know well. This book shows how almost anyone can get involved in conservation and do something for wildlife beyond writing checks to conservation organizations. Hoch illustrates the complexities of wildlife and habitat management that landowners as well as state and federal wildlife agencies deal with on a daily basis, and takes readers through the life stages of what is largely considered the most beautiful duck in the world. In this fascinating and practical read, Hoch blends the historical literature about the species with modern science, and also shows how our views of conservation have changed over the last century.
Author: Kenn Kaufman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 708
ISBN-13: 9780618159888
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.
Author: Guy Baldassarre
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2014-11-15
Total Pages: 1183
ISBN-13: 1421408082
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.
Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Published: 2016-08-01
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781944997229
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A mother wood duck peeks out of a hole in an old, twisted tree in a swamp. The hole is the entrance to her nest. Once she's sure no predators are close by, the mother duck jumps from the nest hole to the ground. Then, one, two, three--tiny, fluffy ducklings start to jump from the tree. Soon 12 babies have jumped from the nest. Now, the newest residents of the swamp are ready to explore their watery home. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about wood ducks and the swamp habitat in which they live, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as comparing a female and male wood duck and guessing what wood ducks eat, give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures.
Author: Tom Matus
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 107
ISBN-13: 9781565232983
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique-style ducks. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.
Author: Pete Dunne
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2018-11-13
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 0691156948
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification This unique photographic field guide to North America’s gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls—gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides. Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species—a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull. An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds. Provides a simpler approach to gull identification Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull
