Birds of the South-west Division of Western Australia
Author | : G. M. Storr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : G. M. Storr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Robert B. Payne |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 644 |
Release | : 2005-07-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780191513558 |
The cuckoos are the most variable birds in social behavior and parental care: a few cuckoos are among the most social of all birds and rear their young in a common nest; most cuckoos are caring parents that rear their own young with some females laying a few eggs in the nests of others; while many cuckoo species are brood parasites who leave their eggs in the nests of other birds to rear, with their young maturing to kill their foster nestmates. In The Cuckoos, Robert B. Payne presents a new evolutionary history of the family based on molecular genetics, and uses the family tree to explore the origins and diversity of their behaviour. He traces details of the cuckoos' biology to their original sources, includes descriptions of previously unpublished field observations, and reveals new comparisons of songs showing previously overlooked cuckoo species. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned colour plates and numerous maps, halftones, and line drawings, The Cuckoos provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of this family yet available.
Author | : R Schodde |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 887 |
Release | : 1999-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643102930 |
Recent classifications of Australian birds have been limited to lists of "species" which are inadequate as biodiversity indicators. The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines fills a huge gap in ornithological knowledge by separating out and listing not only 340 species of song-birds but also the 720 distinct regional forms. Covering about half the national bird fauna, the Directory provides science and the community with baseline information about what bird it is and where it lives in an Australia-wide context. Identity is taken down to the level of distinct regional population. No other compendium on Australian birds does this.
Author | : Denis A. Saunders |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : 9780949324573 |
Presents the results of a community-based observer scheme mapping the distribution of birds in the south western agricultural area in the period 1987-1990. Analyses the factors involved in changes in bird distribution and abundance, and provides suggestions for incorporating nature conservation into land management in order to protect the declining native bird population. Includes references and an index. Saunders is a senior principle research scientist and Ingram is a senior technical officer with CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Ecology in Western Australia. Saunders has published widely on ecology and conservation.
Author | : Dominic Louis Serventy |
Publisher | : Perth : University of Western Australia Press |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
Author | : R. E. Johnstone |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
First of two volumes covering all species of birds recorded from Western Australia and its offshore islands including Ashmore Reef, Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands. An indispensable reference for ornithologists, scientists and amateur naturalists. 45 colour plates by commissioned WA artists and 30 colour egg plates. 60 text figures, 158 maps. A large format, deluxe casebound edition.
Author | : G. M. Storr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
Author | : G. M. Storr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
Author | : R. E. Johnstone |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : |
A Handbook of Western Australian birds is a two-volume set covering all species of birds recorded from Western Australia and its offshore islands including Ashmore Reef, Christmas and Cocos-Keeling Islands. Each species comprehensively treated with information on morphology, distribution status, habitat preferences, migration, nests, eggs, food and behaviour.
Author | : Michael O'Neal Campbell |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 648 |
Release | : 2022-05-19 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1315278081 |
This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world’s most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds.