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1	Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Essays on the Biology and Conservation of Birds more books like this by John Terborgh add to wishlist "Things are going wrong with our environment," writes John Terborgh, "even the parts of it that are nominally protected. If we wait until all the answers are in, we may find ourselves in a much worse predicament than if we had taken notice of the problem earlier. By waiting, one risks being too late; on the other hand, there can be no such thing ... see all copies from £3.94! new only from £7.95! \| first editions
2	The Story of the Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her How to Fly more books like this by Luis Sepulveda, Margaret Sayers Perden (Translator), Chris Sheban (Illustrator) add to wishlist A seagull who is near death after being caught in an oil slick searches with her dying breath for a safe place to lay her egg. She manages to fly to the balcony of an apartment building that is home to an honorable black cat named Zorba. Zorba promises the seagull that he will look after the egg, and promises her that he will teach the hatchling ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.23! \| first editions
3	The Ecology of Bird Communities more books like this by John A Wiens add to wishlist The two volumes of John Wiens' Ecology of Bird Communities are already recognised as having applications and importance beyond the study of birds to the wider study of ecology in general. The books contain a detailed synthesis of our current understanding of the patterns of organisation of bird communities and of the factors that may determine ... see all copies from £23.84! new only from £25.80!
4	Cooperative Breeding in Birds: Long Term Studies of Ecology and Behaviour more books like this by Peter B Stacey (Editor), Walter D Koenig (Editor) add to wishlist Cooperative breeding is an unusual kind of social behaviour, found in a few hundred species worldwide, in which individuals other than the parents help raise young. Understanding the apparently altruistic behaviour of helpers has provided numerous challenges to evolutionary biologists. This book includes detailed first-hand summaries of many of ... see all copies from £15.27! new only from £43.33! \| first editions
5	Birds more books like this by Gilles Martin (Photographer), Jean Chevallier, Philippe J DuBois (Text by) add to wishlist From fascinating facts to nesting practices and comparisons of beaks and songs, this informative book features a wide range of feathered friends. Stunning photography brings the birds to life, while the text includes an important message of conservation. see all copies from £3.23! new only from £3.23!
6	Ecology and Management of Neotropical Migratory Birds: A Synthesis and Review of Critical Issues more books like this by Thomas E Martin (Editor), Deborah M Finch (Editor) add to wishlist An ambitious, comprehensive assessment of the current status of neotropical migratory birds in the USA, and the methods and strategies for conserving migrant populations. This book represents an attempt to lay out the subject in its full scope, with chapters reviewing and assessing the various subjects written as consensus documents by several ... see all copies from £21.19! new only from £38.14!
7	Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly, the (Sp): Historia de Una Gaviotay del Gato Que Le Ensen O a Volar more books like this by Luis Spulveda, Luis Sepulveda, Chris Sheban (Illustrator) add to wishlist Published in 20 countries, this warm, unusual adoption story is about a dying seagull who leaves her egg in the care of Zorba the cat. Illustrations. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £66.05!
8	Bird Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques more books like this by William J Sutherland, Ian Newton, Rhys Green add to wishlist In this intensely practical handbook, a team of leading ornithologists describes a wide range of standard methods rhat can be applied to the study of avian ecology and conservation. Topics covered range from surveys, tracking and handling to breeding biology, foraging behaviour and migration. Chapters on conservation techniques describe how to ... see all copies from £33.90! new only from £33.90! \| first editions
9	Conserving Bird Biodiversity more books like this by Ken Norris (Editor), Deborah J Pain (Editor), Guy Cowlishaw (Editor) add to wishlist The earth's biodiversity currently faces an extinction crisis that is unprecedented. Conservationists attempt to intervene in the extinction process either locally by protecting or restoring important species and habitats, or at national and international levels by influencing key policies and promoting debate. Reliable information is the ... see all copies from £33.26! new only from £33.26!
10	Evolutionary Ecology of Birds: Life Histories, Mating Systems, and Extinction more books like this by Peter M Bennett, Ian P F Owens add to wishlist Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why do albatrosses delay reproduction for the first 12 years of their life while zebra finches breed in their first year ? Why are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show lifelong monogamy? Why are over a quarter of parrot species ... see all copies from £38.74! new only from £38.74!
11	Birds and their world more books like this by John Andrews add to wishlist see all copies from £5.02! first editions
12 view cover	Saving Birds: Heroes Around the World more books like this by Pete Salmansohn, Stephen W Kress, PH.D. add to wishlist Can they do it? Can they save black robins from extinction in New Zealand when there are only five left in the world? Will they be able to use puppet shows and posters in the rainforests of Mexico to protect the colorful quetzal? Can painted turkey feathers help keep hornbills from being wiped out in Malaysia? Will an environmental problem and a ... see all copies from £3.46! new only from £3.46!
13 view cover	Bird Population Studies more books like this by Christopher M Perrins (Editor), G J Hirons (Editor), J D Lebreton (Editor) add to wishlist There are more than one-thousand species of threatened birds in the world, while many others are valued for sport and some are serious pests. All these bird populations require management of one kind or another. This volume reviews our current understanding of avian population dynamics and explores ways in which population studies can contribute ... see all copies from £23.06! new only from £50.32! \| first editions
14 view cover	Bird life of woodland and forest more books like this by Fuller add to wishlist Woodlands offer birds an extremely wide range of habitats. In this book, the variation in bird life in woodlands, and the factors that influence bird numbers and distributions are examined. What birds are found in which habitats? What effect does forestry and woodland management have? How can we enhance bird populations by habitat management? Are ... see all copies from £30.22! new only from £30.22!
15	Ornithology: An Ecological Approach more books like this by J E Spencer, John Faaborg add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! first editions
16 view cover	Penguins more books like this by Rachael Hanel add to wishlist A look at penguins, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their oar-like flippers, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today. see all copies from £15.74! new only from £15.74!
17 view cover	Who Really Killed Cock Robin? more books like this by Jean Craighead George add to wishlist Eighth-grader Tony Isidoro sets out to discover why the robin resting on the mayor's porch suddenly died. see all copies from £1.94! new only from £1.94! \| first editions
18 view cover	Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-210 more books like this by Diane Scarazzini add to wishlist Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal ... see all copies from £3.19! new only from £3.19!
19 view cover	A Good Day for Ducks W/Duck Call more books like this by Doug Truax, Jack K Smith (Illustrator) add to wishlist A delightful storybook and duck call combination that offers children keen insights into what it means to be an active participant in the natural world. see all copies from £5.80! new only from £12.35! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Whooping Crane: Help Save This Endangered Species! more books like this by Alison Imbriaco add to wishlist - Explains how young people can learn about and get involved in helping save endangered animals - Overview of popular endangered and threatened animals based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service list - 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research - Supports the Science Curriculum - Illus. with color photographs ... see all copies from £6.65! new only from £23.34!
21 view cover	California Condors more books like this by Susan Ring, Patricia Miller-Schroeder add to wishlist A we-inspiring creatures of the land and sea are as fascinating in fact as in folklore. Combining a thorough nonfiction resource with riveting reading, this 16-book series chronicles each animal's life span, development, protection, food, social organization, seasonal activities, and means of communication. Myths, folktales, and stories ... see all copies from £3.12! new only from £3.12!
22 view cover	Bird Life of Mountain and Upland more books like this by Derek A Ratcliffe, C M Perrins (Editor) add to wishlist This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles. However, unlike the other books that present upland birds, this is the first one to present the various species from an ecological standpoint. The book relates the bird distribution and abundance to the various environmental influences of climate, topography, ... see all copies from £7.81! first editions
23 view cover	A Shadow and a Song: The Struggle to Save Endangered Species more books like this by Mark Jerome Walters add to wishlist This is the story of how the Endangered Species Act failed a small songbird, the dusky seaside sparrow. The sparrows only habitat lay in the path of the Kennedy Space Center, not far from Disney World. Mark Walters moving narrative describes how the social and political forces of an era forced irrevocable and profound changes in the environment ... see all copies from £13.30! new only from £13.30!
24 view cover	Hummingbirds: A Book and Build-Your-Own Feeder Kit more books like this by Stephanie Bennett (Editor), Luann Colombo add to wishlist The tiny hummingbird is a fascinating fowl. These amazing creatures enthrall us with their stealth and speed, as well as with their colorful feathers and soft buzzing sound. Packed with feeder parts, HUMMINGBIRDS offers a wealth of fascinating facts along with detailed instructions on how to recycle a plastic pop bottle into a hummingbird feeder. see all copies from £6.88!
25	Birds and Plant Regeneration more books like this by Tara Gandhi add to wishlist see all copies from £5.02! new only from £8.72!

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