Wild Sri Lanka describes the flora and fauna of a country that has one of the highest species densities in the world including a number of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized island it also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeing and photographing Leopards, Asian Elephants, Sloth Bears, and ......
Has there ever been a more hated bird than the European starling? Let loose in New York City’s Central Park by a misguided aristocrat, the starlings were supposed to help curb insect outbreaks and add to the tuneful choir of other songbirds. Rather than staying put, the dark and speckled starlings marched across the continent like a conquering ......
Where, How, and When to Spot Birds across the State
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature's ways with so little effort-- if one knows what to look for. Birding Texas opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding in Texas----------
A keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species, ecosystems would be radically altered or even collapse. This full-color, pocket-sized field guide by best-selling naturalist Collin Varner highlights fifty keystone birds, mammals, amphibians, insects, fish, ......
Wading birds, raptors, waterfowl, pelicans, gulls & terns, shorebirds, and songbirds. These are the types of birds Florida birdwatchers can see and learn about in Ken Janes' stunning photobook Florida Birds: Photos and Facts. With all original photography by Janes and informational sections for each bird listed, those interested in the year-long ......
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to 250 bird species, including the most commonly seen, unique and endemic species, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
Where, How, and When to Spot Birds across the State
Birding Colorado is a guide to the best bird watching sites in Colorado, from national parks and wildlife refuges to marshes, mountains and canyons. Organized by region, each site description informs readers on habitats, visiting information, and birds you'll encounter. What sets this book apart is the extra information on bird status and bird ......
This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.There is perhaps nowhere else in the US where bird life is so unique. With species like honeycreepers, parrotbills, White Terns, and Bristle-thighed Curlews -- not to mention, state bird Nene Goose -- exploring Hawaii's avian life is a one-of-a-kind experience. Over 330 bird species ......
Pollinators in Hawaii include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse ecosystem and agriculture. Plants are an important foundation of ecosystems, and nearly 90% of all flowering plants rely on pollinators ......
