Seabirds Of Hawaii
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Seabirds Of Hawaii
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Author : Craig S. Harrison
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2019-05-15
Seabirds Of Hawaii written by Craig S. Harrison and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-15 with Science categories.
Hawaii is known throughout the world for its uniquely hospitable climate and people. Because of its geographical isolation and tropical-subtropical location, it harbors numerous animals that are unknown elsewhere in the United States. Unfortunately, Hawaii is special in another respect: it is the endangered species capital of the world. Many of its birds are in jeopardy of extinction. This book, the first to portray a tropical seabird community, treats the 22 species of seabirds of the Hawaiian archipelago from a conservationist point of view. Craig S. Harrison first establishes the setting, describing Hawaii's birth from undersea volcanoes, its marine biology, and the effects of Polynesians and Westerners on its pristine island ecosystem. He summarizes current knowledge of albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, frigatebirds, boobies, tropicbirds, terns, and noddies, explaining their similarities and differences with respect to nesting, food habits, migration at sea, and adaptation to a tropical environment.
Hawaiian Birds Of The Sea
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Author : Robert J. Shallenberger
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2009-10-27
Hawaiian Birds Of The Sea written by Robert J. Shallenberger and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-27 with Nature categories.
Honorable Mention, 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science, Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association More than 300 species of seabirds range across the world’s oceans. In excess of 14 million birds, representing nearly two dozen species, make their home in the Hawaiian islands. These are na manu kai, the birds of the sea. More than 135 color photographs illustrate this beautiful book showcasing the seabirds of Hawai‘i—from the far eastern tip of the Big Island to the recently created Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The monument encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the surrounding waters, which together form the second largest marine wildlife reserve in the world. In addition to his spectacular photographs, the author shares the lessons he has learned during the many years spent with his camera in seabird colonies, providing an engaging personal perspective on life with seabirds. Naturalists, wildlife biologists, birders, and others (including older children) who share an interest in the natural world and appreciate fine wildlife photography, will find this book a handy and informative resource on Hawai‘i’s birds of the sea as well as a delightful experience for the eye.138 color illus.
Discover Hawaii S Seabirds
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Author : Island Heritage Publishing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Discover Hawaii S Seabirds written by Island Heritage Publishing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Sea birds categories.
Describes and illustrates many species of sea birds found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai I S White Tern
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Author : Susan Scott
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2018-11-15
Hawai I S White Tern written by Susan Scott and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-15 with Nature categories.
White Terns are native throughout the world’s tropics and subtropics, where they breed almost exclusively on remote islands that are free of predators like cats, dogs, rats, and mongooses. Historically, this was also true in Hawai‘i, but in 1961 a pair of White Terns laid an egg and raised a chick near Hanauma Bay. Since then their numbers in the city of Honolulu have steadily increased, and in 2007 the White Tern, also known by its Hawaiian name, Manu-o-Kū, was designated the official bird of the City and County of Honolulu. Other native seabirds nest on O‘ahu and its nearby islands, but the graceful White Tern is the only species known to lay its eggs in the city’s nonnative trees, on window ledges, and on other man-made structures, making Honolulu unique among world cities. People who live in apartment buildings and work in office towers can watch parents brooding eggs and feeding chicks. An energetic fishing bird, the Manu-o-Kū can fly far from land in its search for fish and squid. Sailors on traditional voyaging canoes keep a close eye on them: as the sun starts to go down, the birds head home, effectively providing the bearing of nearby islands. Today, White Terns are a common sight in Honolulu, from downtown parks to Nu‘uanu and Mānoa valleys to bustling Waikīkī, and the photogenic birds are gaining in popularity as their range increases. In bringing together data about White Terns from here and abroad, marine biologist Susan Scott has crafted a reliable, informative resource filled with remarkable photographs for anyone curious about Manu-o-Kū, Honolulu’s official bird.
The Breeding Cycles Of Hawaiian Sea Birds
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Author : Frank Richardson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1957
The Breeding Cycles Of Hawaiian Sea Birds written by Frank Richardson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957 with Birds categories.
Study of the 22 species of sea birds breeding in the Hawaiian Islands focusing on the breeding cycles.
A Photographic Guide To The Birds Of Hawaii
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Author : Jim Denny
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2009-10-27
A Photographic Guide To The Birds Of Hawaii written by Jim Denny and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-27 with Nature categories.
Winner of the 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science, Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association Hawai‘i is home to some of the most beautiful and sought after birds in the world. From the offshore waters, where graceful seabirds glide on the cool, refreshing trade winds, to the lush ancient forests of the mountains, where colorful endemic honeycreepers reside, Hawai‘i’s birds are wonderfully diverse. Introduced species and long-distance migrants contribute to the splendid assortment. Some island bird species are extremely abundant and instantly familiar since we encounter them daily in our outdoor activities. Others are so rare they are glimpsed only once in a lifetime. In these magnificent islands there is something for birders of every sort. Superbly illustrated in color by the author and Jack Jeffrey, two of Hawai‘i’s best nature photographers, this guide includes nearly every species of bird on land and at sea in the main Hawaiian Islands. In total, 170 species or subspecies are described and illustrated. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for those who are interested in identifying, locating, and learning more about the avifauna of Hawai‘i.
A Field Guide To The Birds Of Hawaii And The Tropical Pacific
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Author : H. Douglas Pratt
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2023-06-06
A Field Guide To The Birds Of Hawaii And The Tropical Pacific written by H. Douglas Pratt 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 2023-06-06 with Nature categories.
This is the first field guide to the identification of the birds of the islands of the tropical Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, southeastern Polynesia, and Micronesia. It is intended both as a reference for the expert and as an introduction to birding in the region for the novice. Small enough to be carried afield, it contains much previously unpublished information about behavior, vocalizations, ecology, and distribution. The forty-five color plates depict all plumages of all bird species that breed in the islands, as well as of those that regularly visit them and the surrounding oceans, and of most species believed to be extinct on the islands. Black-and-white figures show many of the rarer visitors. Introductory sections discuss the tropical Pacific as an environment for birds, problems of birding on islands, and bird conservation. Appendixes include maps of the island groups and a thorough bibliography.
The Birds Of Kaua I
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Author : Jim Denny
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1999-10-31
The Birds Of Kaua I written by Jim Denny and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-10-31 with Nature categories.
Kaua'i is the place for birdwatching in Hawai'i. Let The Birds of Kauai be your guide! Written in an appealing, informal style, The Birds of Kaua'i offers readers an enjoyable look at the avifauna of Hawai'i's oldest island. Two of the most important and impressive sites for birdwatching in the State are located on Kaua'i: Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Alaka'i Wilderness Preserve. Kilauea, on the island's windward shore, boasts substantial populations of seabirds, which can be viewed up close; Alaka'i is the most pristine native rain forest in the Islands and until two short decades ago its valleys still echoed with the songs of every native bird historically known to reside there. Today many species continue to thrive in the lush ancient forest. Superbly illustrated with more than 80 color photographs, The Birds of Kauai covers every avian species that can be seen on the Garden Island. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm are evident on each page as he describes native forest birds, seabirds, alien birds, and migratory visitors. One of world's rarest birds is the Kaua'i 'O'o, the victim of predation and extensive changes to its environment. These and other threats to the Island's fragile bird populations are discussed.
Hawaiian Magic
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Author : Rod Morris
language : en
Publisher: Learning Media Ltd
Release Date : 2000
Hawaiian Magic written by Rod Morris and has been published by Learning Media Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Ecology categories.
Learn about some of the plant and animal life in Hawaii.
Hawaii S Animals And Wildlife
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Author : H. Douglas Pratt
language : en
Publisher: Mutual Publishing Company
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Hawaii S Animals And Wildlife written by H. Douglas Pratt and has been published by Mutual Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Nature categories.