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Kingfisher
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Author : Ildiko Szabo
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2019-09-15
Kingfisher written by Ildiko Szabo and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-15 with Nature categories.
Kingfishers are a stunning sight to behold. The dash and verve of these cosmopolitan birds has been admired for millennia, appearing in creation myths, imperial regalia, and cultural iconography, and they were once valued as highly as gold. Artists used their iridescent feathers in Tian-tsui, an iconic style of Chinese fine art, for more than 2,400 years. The magnificent temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia owe their existence in part to the great wealth generated by the live kingfisher trade from the Indochina Peninsula. As well, as a muse, kingfishers have influenced philosophers, playwrights, and artists, from the Roman poet Ovid to Carl Jung, Charles Darwin, and others, while more recently, bio-mimicry engineers have turned to kingfishers for inspiration. This lavishly illustrated book delves into the origins and diversity of the more than 120 species of kingfishers, from the burly kookaburras to the diminutive birds that daringly pluck spiders off webs, defining their characteristics, their differences, their lifestyles, and their cultural significance around the world.
Kingfisher
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Author : Paolo Fioratti
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 1992-01
Kingfisher written by Paolo Fioratti and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01 with Science categories.
Shows the life cycle of the kingfisher, describes its range, and looks at territorial instincts, courtship behavior, feeding habits, and the development of the young
The Kingfisher And The Swallow Or How The Kingfisher Changed His Name
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Author : Kingfisher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
The Kingfisher And The Swallow Or How The Kingfisher Changed His Name written by Kingfisher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with categories.
Sidney
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Author : John Mooy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Sidney written by John Mooy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Birds categories.
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
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Author : Charles Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia written by Charles Taylor and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Accurate, approachable, and indispensable, this illustrated science encyclopedia is arranged in such categories as "Planet Earth", "Living Things", "Chemistry and the Elements", "Materials and Technology", "Space and Time", and "Conservation and the Environment". 2,000+ full-color photos & illustrations.
Kingfisher
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Author : Patricia A. McKillip
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2016-02-02
Kingfisher written by Patricia A. McKillip and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-02 with Fiction categories.
In the new fantasy from the award-winning author of the Riddle-Master Trilogy, a young man comes of age amid family secrets and revelations, and transformative magic. Hidden away from the world by his mother, the powerful sorceress Heloise Oliver, Pierce has grown up working in her restaurant in Desolation Point. One day, unexpectedly, strangers pass through town on the way to the legendary capital city. “Look for us,” they tell Pierce, “if you come to Severluna. You might find a place for yourself in King Arden’s court.” Lured by a future far away from the bleak northern coast, Pierce makes his choice. Heloise, bereft and furious, tells her son the truth: about his father, a knight in King Arden’s court; about an older brother he never knew existed; about his father’s destructive love for King Arden’s queen, and Heloise’s decision to raise her younger son alone. As Pierce journeys to Severluna, his path twists and turns through other lives and mysteries: an inn where ancient rites are celebrated, though no one will speak of them; a legendary local chef whose delicacies leave diners slowly withering from hunger; his mysterious wife, who steals Pierce’s heart; a young woman whose need to escape is even greater than Pierce’s; and finally, in Severluna, King Arden's youngest son, who is urged by strange and lovely forces to sacrifice his father’s kingdom. Things are changing in that kingdom. Oldmagic is on the rise. The immensely powerful artifact of an ancient god has come to light, and the king is gathering his knights to quest for this profound mystery, which may restore the kingdom to its former glory—or destroy it...
Rspb Spotlight Kingfishers
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Author : David Chandler
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-03-23
Rspb Spotlight Kingfishers written by David Chandler and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-23 with Nature categories.
Usually observed as a flash of blue and orange from a riverbank, most people are aware of Kingfishers, but few of us are familiar with the intricacies of their day-to-day lives. With their long, dagger-like bills, bright blue plumage and characteristic fast, low flight over water, Common Kingfishers are instantly recognisable. The 90 or so species that belong to this colourful family have a cosmopolitan distribution and, in Spotlight Kingfishers, David Chandler celebrates their remarkable existence, studying their unique adaptations and their courtship, breeding and feeding habits. He also investigates historical threats to Kingfishers, considers their future, and offers practical advice on how to find and see these glorious birds.
Kingfishers Bee Eaters And Rollers
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Author : C. Hilary Fry
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-06-30
Kingfishers Bee Eaters And Rollers written by C. Hilary Fry and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-30 with Nature categories.
A review of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller. Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations. Text and 40 colour plates are closely coordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and identification. Colour maps showing breeding and wintering ranges are also included.
Kingfisher Come Home
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Author : Witi Ihimaera
language : en
Publisher: Raupo
Release Date : 1995
Kingfisher Come Home written by Witi Ihimaera and has been published by Raupo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Fiction categories.
"... edition collects together ... the stories of Pounamu Pounamu (1972) and The new net goes fishing (1977) together with a new collection of stories ... Kingfisher come home"--Introd.
Kingfisher
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Author : David Chandler
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Release Date : 2010
Kingfisher written by David Chandler and has been published by Bloomsbury Wildlife this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Alcedo atthis categories.
Usually encountered as a flash of blue or orange seen from the riverbank, most people are aware of the Kingfisher, but few are familiar with the intricacies of its day-to-day life. Here its remarkable existence is celebrated through a series of stunning chapters with images depicting courtship, nesting, fishing, winter survival and other important events in the lives of Kingfishers, which are further brought to life through the eloquent accompanying text which is enlivened by personal anecdotes from the author and photographer. The book is the first in a series, and it will be followed by Peregrine Falcon and Barn Owl in March 2011.