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Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2006. A near fine paperback. Inscribed by Mech to previous owner. Sixteen pages of color photos.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1996. Paperback. New. Species account number 218 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1997. Paperback. New. Species account number 289 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Orbis Publishing Limited, 1975. Hardcover. As new/Very Good. 1975. As new hardcover in price clipped dust jacket. Color photographs, black and white illustrations. Maps.

National Museum of Canada, 1953. Paperback. Very Good. La Rocque. Bulletin No. 129. Original wrappers, Corner of front wrapper and a few pages lightly bent. mollusks, mollusca, malacology.

Taylor and Francis. Paperback. Good. Three parts in worn original wrappers. Birds of Eastern China [Chihli, Shantung, Kiangsu, Anhwei, Kiangsi, Chekiang, Fohkien, and Kwangtung Provinces]. Part 1, July 1925: [Containing Families Corvidae, Paridae, Panuridae, Sittidae, Certhiidae, Troglodytidae, Paradoxornithidae, Timaliidae, and Plycnonotidae. Part II. December 1925: [Containing Families Cinclidae, Turdidae, Muscicapidae, and Laniidae.] Part III. May 1926: [Conatinging Families Pericrocotidae, Artamidae, Dicruridae, Sylviidae, Regulidae, Oriolidae, Eulabetidae, and Sturnidae.] with fold-out map. Black and white photographs. Ultimately published in two volumes, these are 3 of the 4 parts intended for Volume I.

Blackwell Scientific, 1976. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Fine hardcover in dust jacket. Studies in Ecology, Volume 3. Includes chapters on the stability, origin, habitats and feeding of the Jamaican land birds, as well as chapters on geographical displacement, hummingbirds, wintering warblers, other land organisms, tropical mountain birds, and comparisons with the rest of the West Indies. Illustrated with b&w drawings and distribution maps. David Lack's last work.

Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1971. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very good. Near fine hardcover in dust jacket. Dust jacket with a few minor chips and tears. Covers many species from around the globe. Lack is often considered the father of evolutionary ecology.

Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1966. Paperback. Very Good. Gillmor, Robert. Very good paperback, previous owner's name stamps. An excellent classic study. B&W illustrations by Robert Gillmor.

Oxford, 1970. Paperback. Very Good. 1970. Paperback in Very Good condition. Some shelf wear. Introduction chapter has a few underlined sentences, but there seems to be no other notation/flaws throughout the rest of the text. The fluctuations in size of natural populations are extremely restricted in comparison with what is theoretically possible. In this book Dr. Lack sets out to formulate and clarify the problems presented by this fact.

London: Methuen & Co, 1956. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A near fine hardcover of the first edition in an un-clipped dust jacket. Previous owner's name and purchase details in pencil on ffep.

Oxford, 1966. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1966. First edition. 341 pp. Glue residue to fep. A diversity of species is discussed, including tits, thrushes, flycatchers, the Quelea, owls, grouse, the White Stork, penguins and shearwaters. Black and white illustrations. B&W illustrations.

Cambridge at the University Press, 1964. Paperback. Very Good. 1961. Paperback in Very Good condition. Pencil underlining in text. Previous owner's name stamp on front and ffep. An essay on the general biological theory of evolution. This is a work of natural history, based on a study of living birds in the Galapagos and of dead specimens in museums.

Stationery Office, 1992. Paperback. New. An important book on the relationship between farming practices and populations of birds on lowland farms. It identifies the management practices which benefit birds (and those which do not) and addresses the conflict between beneficial activities for birds and the greatest efficiency for the farmer. Suggestions for realistic compromise are given.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1999. Paperback. New. Species account number 420 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Better Birdwatching, 2013. DVD. New. Fall Flight: Ready for Takeof, Flocks Gather, Feeding Frenzies. Birth of Summer: Cooling Waters, Raising Their Young, The Neverending Search for Food. Winter Survival: Battling Snow and Wind, Struggling to Find Food, Predators Searching for Prey. Harbingers of Spring: Courtship Displays, Territorial Battles, A Chorus of Song. Birth of Summer: Cooling Waters, Raising Their Young, The Neverending Search for Food. All set to the classical music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. A great gift item for bird lovers! Features a colorful cast of birds. Turn on subtitles to reveal bird names. Bird list included. This DVD set makes an excellent gift! 15 minutes each.The DVD Videos play on TV DVD players and computers, but the disc content can also be transferred to other devices like tablets and smartphones.

Better Birdwatching, 2009. DVD. New. A revolution in birdwatching! After watching this DVD, the publishers guarantee you will know more about birds that you are likely to encounter where you live and travel. - Beginning and advanced birdwatchers will enjoy viewing unique and entertaining behaviors. - In addition to preferred habitats for each species, the video clips display diagnostic field marks and sounds for species identification. - Sophisticated menus on the DVD allow you to quickly locate species of interest. Includes about three hours of video and audio for 270 bird species found in eastern North America (east of Missouri River, including Canada and east Texas.) 3 Hours.The DVD Videos play on TV DVD players and computers, but the disc content can also be transferred to other devices like tablets and smartphones.

Penguin Books, 2008. Paperback. As new. As new paperback. Inscribed by author. Wild City Nature Wonders Next Door is a celebration of nature- the animals, birds and insects that we share our living spaces with. Black and white photographs.

New York: Scribner, 1976. Hardcover. Good/Good. 128 pp. Blue cloth with dust jacket in good condition. Shelf wear. Dust jacket is discolored and has a tear on the upper back cover. Interior pages are in very good condition. Color plates.

Pica Press, 1996. Hardcover. As new/As New. Martin Woodcock. As new hardcover, blind stamp on half title page. Dust Jacket has crease to rear cover. A scarce title in the Helm identification series. Pittas, broadbills, and asities (the latter an endemic Madagascan genus) include some of the most beautiful, elusive, and sought-after birds in the world. Martin Woodcock's color plates depict all the known species. Range maps.