Atlas Of Southern Hemisphere Albatrosses
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Atlas Of Southern Hemisphere Albatrosses
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Author : W. L. N. Tickell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Atlas Of Southern Hemisphere Albatrosses written by W. L. N. Tickell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Albatrosses categories.
The Albatross And The Fish
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Author : Robin W. Doughty
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2011-12-01
The Albatross And The Fish written by Robin W. Doughty and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-01 with Nature categories.
The authors tell the story of the potential, catastrophic extinction of the albatross bird group, an extinction that has been interrupted by an unlikely alliance of governments, conservation groups and fishermen.
The Atlas Of Birds
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Author : Mike Unwin
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-06-20
The Atlas Of Birds written by Mike Unwin and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-20 with Nature categories.
A stunning and authoritative full-color atlas of the world's birds The Atlas of Birds captures the breathtaking diversity of birds, and illuminates their conservation status around the world. Full-color maps show where birds are found, both by country and terrain, and reveal how an astounding variety of behavioral adaptations—from flight and feeding to nest building and song—have enabled them to thrive in virtually every habitat on Earth. Maps of individual journeys and global flyways chart the amazing phenomenon of bird migration, while bird classification is explained using maps for each order and many key families. Conservation provides a strong focus throughout, with maps illustrating where and why birds are most under threat, and what is being done to protect them. Separate sections examine key factors influencing their distribution and endangering their survival, from deforestation and climate change to invasive species and the cage-bird trade. Bird groups most affected, such as island endemics, are highlighted, while a fascinating chapter explores the complex historical relationship between birds and humans, with maps and data for everything from poultry farming to birdwatching. The maps are supported by an authoritative text that uses the very latest data and case studies from BirdLife International. Packed with sumptuous photos, original diagrams, and imaginative graphics that bring the numbers to life, this book is a stunning and timely insight into perhaps the most colorful and intriguing group of organisms on our planet. The premier illustrated atlas of bird diversity, behavior, and conservation Features full-color maps, photos, and diagrams Covers bird evolution, classification, and behavior Describes the complex relationship between birds and their habitats Explores the impact of human activities on species survival Illustrates where and why birds are most under threat—and how to protect them
Southern Albatrosses And Petrels
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Author : Peter C. Harper
language : en
Publisher: Victoria University Press
Release Date : 1978
Southern Albatrosses And Petrels written by Peter C. Harper and has been published by Victoria University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Nature categories.
"Following the international success of their 1974 identification guide to the albatrosses and petrels of New Zealand, two leading authorities on marine birds, Peter C. Harper and F. C. Kinsky, have revised and expanded their previous text to present a new edition which describes all species of albatrosses and petrels likely to be seen in the southern oceans, from the Tropic of Capricorn south to the shores of Antarctica. Popular features of the previous guide have been combined with improvements to create a definitive easy to use booklet for scientists and laymen alike."--
Speciation And Biogeography Of Birds
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Author : Ian Newton
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2003-02-25
Speciation And Biogeography Of Birds written by Ian Newton and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-25 with Science categories.
This book should be of value to anyone interested in bird evolution and taxonomy, biogeography, distributional history, dispersal and migration patterns. It provides an up-to-date synthesis of current knowledge on species formation, and the factors influencing current distribution patterns. It draws heavily on new information on Earth history, including past glacial and other climatic changes, on new developments in molecular biology and palaeontology, and on recent studies of bird distribution and migration patterns, to produce a coherent account of the factors that have influenced bird species diversity and distribution patterns worldwide.Received the Best Bird Book of the Year award for 2004 from British Birds magazine. * Winner of the British Birds/British Trust for Ornithology, Bird Book of the Year 2004!* The first book to deal comprehensively with bird speciation and biogeography* Up-to-date synthesis of new information* Clearly written* No previous book covers the same ground* Many maps and diagrams* Makes difficult and widely scattered information accessible and easily understood* A sound base for future research* Takes full account of recent developments in molecular biology
Albatross
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Author : Graham Barwell
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2013-10-15
Albatross written by Graham Barwell and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-15 with Nature categories.
“At length did cross an Albatross, / Through the fog it came; / As if it had been a Christian soul, / We hailed it in God’s name.” The introduction of the albatross in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” remains one of the most well-known references to this majestic seabird in Western culture. In Albatross, Graham Barwell goes beyond Coleridge to examine the role the bird plays in the lives of a wide variety of peoples and societies, from the early views of north Atlantic mariners to modern encounters by writers, artists, and filmmakers. Exploring how the bird has been celebrated in proverbs, folk stories, art, and ceremonies, Barwell shows how people marvel at the way the albatross soars through the air, covering awe-inspiring distances with little effort thanks to its impressive wingspan. He surveys the many approaches people have taken to thinking about the albatross over the past two hundred years—from those who devoted their lives to these birds to those who hunted them for food and sport—and discusses its place in the human imagination. Concluding with a reflection on the bird’s changing significance in the modern world, Barwell considers threats to its continued existence and its prospects for the future. With one hundred illustrations from nature, film, and popular culture, Albatross is an absorbing look at these beautiful birds.
The Illustrated Atlas Of Wildlife
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Author : Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2009
The Illustrated Atlas Of Wildlife written by Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe.
The Atlas Of Bird Migration
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Author : Jonathan Elphick
language : en
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Release Date : 1995
The Atlas Of Bird Migration written by Jonathan Elphick and has been published by Random House (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Nature categories.
Using specially devised computer-generated maps, plus full-color photos and illustrations that together represent birds in nature and in close-up detail, the atlas first explains the basics of bird migration and then traces the journeys of more than a hundred species, including detailed information and an illustration of each.
The Albatross And The Fish
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Author : Robin W. Doughty
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2012-01-20
The Albatross And The Fish written by Robin W. Doughty and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-20 with Nature categories.
Breeding on remote ocean islands and spending much of its life foraging for food across vast stretches of seemingly empty seas, the albatross remains a legend for most people. And yet, humans are threatening the albatross family to such an extent that it is currently the most threatened bird group in the world. In this extensively researched, highly readable book, Robin W. Doughty and Virginia Carmichael tell the story of a potentially catastrophic extinction that has been interrupted by an unlikely alliance of governments, conservation groups, and fishermen. Doughty and Carmichael authoritatively establish that the albatross's fate is linked to the fate of two of the highest-value table fish, Bluefin Tuna and Patagonian Toothfish, which are threatened by unregulated commercial harvesting. The authors tell us that commercial fishing techniques are annually killing tens of thousands of albatrosses. And the authors explain how the breeding biology of albatrosses makes them unable to replenish their numbers at the rate they are being depleted. Doughty and Carmichael set the albatross's fate in the larger context of threats facing the ocean commons, ranging from industrial overfishing to our habit of dumping chemicals, solid waste, and plastic trash into the open seas. They also highlight the efforts of dedicated individuals, environmental groups, fishery management bodies, and governments who are working for seabird and fish conservation and demonstrate that these efforts can lead to sustainable solutions for the iconic seabirds and the entire ocean ecosystem.
Albatrosses
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Author : Terence Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2008
Albatrosses written by Terence Lindsey and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Albatrosses categories.
"Albatrosses are largely confined to the region referred to by early mariners as the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties, otherwise known as the Southern Ocean. The single most distinctive characteristic of the albatrosses is that they ride storms. Aside from a few close relatives among the petrels and shearwaters, they are the only animals (of any kind) that do this. They dont evade storms, or flee them, or grit their figurative teeth and hang on through them, they climb aboard and ride them effectively throughout their lives. This work outlines the life histories of these spectacular birds, and explores some of the main strategies and tactics that have evolved to enable them to achieve mastery of one of the most hostile regions on the planet. It describes the 24 species of albatrosses found worldwide, including the most important species from an Australian perspective (Wandering Albatross, Shy Albatross, Black-browed Albatross, Sooty Albatross)"-- Provided by publisher.