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Grassfinches in Australia

By: Joseph Michael Forshaw,Mark Shephard

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Grassfinches in Australia

By: Joseph Michael Forshaw,Mark Shephard

An up-to-date, fully illustrated monograph on all Australian species of grassfinches.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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ISBN 10

0643096345

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9780643096349

Parrots of the World

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

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The world’s parrots in one convenient field guide From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world—and among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild

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329

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Princeton University Press

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ISBN 10

1400836204

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9781400836208

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

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Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

Although not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail. Joseph Forshaw presents a comprehensive review of recent studies for these often hard to observe birds. Detailed species descriptions include key features, habitat, status, diet and breeding, along with information on eggs, calls and distribution. Each species is fully illustrated with exquisite colour identification plates by renowned wildlife artist Frank Knight. This is an essential reference for anyone fascinated by these elusive birds.

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782

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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ISBN 10

1486312616

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9781486312610

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species

By: Joseph Forshaw

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Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species

By: Joseph Forshaw

Joseph M. Forshaw, one of the world’s leading authorities on parrots, calls attention to the threats they face: they are one of the most endangered groups of birds, with a growing number of species nearing extinction. The main threats arise from habitat loss through deforestation and agricultural development and from the taking of birds for the international live-bird trade. Vanished and Vanishing Parrots brings together information on species that have become extinct in historical times with information on species that are in danger of becoming extinct to increase public awareness of the plight of these magnificent birds. Vivid colour plates by the wildlife artist Frank Knight draw attention to the spectacular species that we have lost or that could be lost. Forshaw’s work gives us fascinating insight into these endangered and extinct parrots. Vanished and Vanishing Parrots will be a valuable reference for scientific, ornithological and avicultural organisations, as well as individual lovers of birds and of illustrated natural history books.

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350

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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ISBN 10

0643106499

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9780643106499

Parrots of the World

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

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By: Joseph M. Forshaw

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Princeton University Press

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1400836204

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Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians

By: Karl B McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Warren J. Perdrizet

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Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians

By: Karl B McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Warren J. Perdrizet

A comprehensive guide to the mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians This is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle—no microscopes necessary—readers will be able to identify and name many of the common species of mosses growing in the region's backyards, parks, forests, wetlands, and mountains. At the heart of this guide is an innovative, color-tabbed system that helps readers pick out small groups of similar species. Illustrated identification keys, colorful habitat and leaf photos, more than 600 detailed line drawings, and written descriptions help differentiate the species. This accessible book allows all nature enthusiasts to make accurate identifications and gain access to the enchanting world of mosses. 200 species included More than 600 detailed line drawings More than 400 color photographs Innovative color-tabbed system for species identification Illustrated species identification keys Helpful tips for moss collecting

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396

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Princeton University Press

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ISBN 10

1400845882

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9781400845880

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species

By: Joseph Forshaw,Frank Knight

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Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species

By: Joseph Forshaw,Frank Knight

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643106502

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9780643106505

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Grassfinches in Australia

Grassfinches in Australia

Parrots of the World

Parrots of the World

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Parrots of the World

Parrots of the World

Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians

Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

Vanished and Vanishing Parrots

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