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  • Lost Land of the Dodo

    The Ecological History of Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues

    by Anthony Cheke, Julian P. Hume ...
    The Mascarene islands in the southern Indian Ocean - Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues - were once home to an extraordinary range of birds and reptiles. Evolving on these isolated volcanic islands in the absence of mammalian predators or competitors, the land was dominated by giant tortoises, parrots, skinks and geckos, burrowing boas, flightless rails & herons, and of course (in Mauritius) the ... Read more

    $78.49 CAD

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  • Alex & Me

    How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

    by Irene M. Pepperberg ...
    New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before ... Read more

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  • Birds of Peru

    Revised and Updated Edition

    by Thomas S. Schulenberg, Douglas F. Stotz, Daniel F. Lane, John P. O'Neill, Theodore A. Parker III ...
    Series series Princeton Field Guides
    Birds of Peru is the most complete and authoritative field guide to this diverse, neotropical landscape. It features every one of Peru's 1,817 bird species and shows the distinct plumages of each in 307 superb, high-quality color plates. Concise descriptions and color distribution maps are located opposite the plates, making this book much easier to use in the field than standard neotropical field ... Read more

    $54.99 CAD

  • Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

    A comprehensive guide for ecologists, surveyors, land managers and ornithologists

    by Barn Owl Trust Barn Owl Trust ...
    A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists. ... Read more

    $35.19 CAD

  • Mateship with Birds

    by A.H. Chisholm ...
    With the original introduction by C.J. Dennis and a new foreword by Sean Dooley.Ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm’s classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds — their seasonal doings and their complex relationships — reflects his patient and detailed observations, and ... Read more

    $29.69 CAD

  • British Birds' Eggs and Nests - Where, When and How to Find and Recognise Them

    by Eric Pochin ...
    This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the birds eggs and nests of Britain, being a handbook of where, when, and how to find and recognise them. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless book is highly recommended for the modern bird watching enthusiast, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Swan”, “Cuckoo”, ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America

    by Per Alström, Krister Mild ...
    Series series Helm Identification Guides
    Pipits and Wagtails is the first comprehensive guide to all the species and subspecies that occur in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.The detailed species accounts cover all aspects of identification (size, structure, plumage, bare parts, geographical variation, behaviour, distribution, and habitat.) In particular, great care has been taken to illustrate and describe accurately the ... Read more

    $107.69 CAD

  • A Life of Ospreys

    by Roy Dennis ...
    Ospreys are one of our best known and best loved birds and the name Roy Dennis is not only synonymous with the successful return of the osprey to Scotland, but is also renowned for his international work with a variety of species. From the time he saw his first osprey, back in 1960, Roy has worked to help this magnificent raptor establish itself once more in a country where it had been hounded and ... Read more

    $18.39 CAD

  • Facing Extinction

    The world's rarest birds and the race to save them: 2nd edition

    by Paul Donald, Nigel Collar, Stuart Marsden, Debbie Pain ...
    An authoritative study of extinction in birds, with case studies of 20 critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them.Almost two hundred species of birds have become extinct in the past 400 years, and a similar number today are in imminent danger of following them. The world's conservationists are leading the fight to prevent the demise of these remaining ... Read more

    $40.99 CAD

  • Storm-petrels & Bulwer's Petrel

    by Bob Flood ...
    Highly acclaimed and a classic title in its field. Innovative new concept to identification of seabirds essential to all birders. Endorsed by world leading experts Peter Harrison, Steve N. G. Howell, Killian Mullarney, and Hadoram Shirihai. The first in a series on the identification of North Atlantic seabirds – also covering adjacent seas and the Western Palearctic. Revised edition. Comprehensive ... Read more

    $29.59 CAD

  • The Gyrfalcon

    by Eugene Potapov, Richard Sale ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    WINNER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY'S 'BEST SCIENCE BOOK 2006' AWARDThis book is the first monograph on one of the most beautiful and admired birds in the world.The Gyrfalcon is the world's largest and most powerful falcon - a truly awe-inspiring bird which inhabits the ferociously inhospitable Arctic taiga, from Greenland and Iceland right across Siberia and northern Canada. Its plumage varies from a ... Read more

    $81.19 CAD

  • The Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland

    by J.T.R. Sharrock ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    The Atlas plots the results of the survey organised by the BTO and the IWC during the years 1968-72. Over 250 maps show the distribution of 218 species.This companion volume to The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland is derived from yearly surveys of breeding birds in Britain and Ireland during 1968-72, organised by the British Trust for Ornithology and the Irish Wildbird Conservancy. ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD