The Scientific Nomenclature Of Birds In The Upper Midwest
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The Scientific Nomenclature Of Birds In The Upper Midwest
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Author : James Sandrock
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2014-03
The Scientific Nomenclature Of Birds In The Upper Midwest written by James Sandrock and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03 with History categories.
The translation and explanation of genus and species names yield markers to help us identify birds in the field as well as remember distinctive traits. Having a basic understanding of the scientific and common names of birds reveals insights into their color, behavior, habitat, or geography. Knowing that Cyanocitta means “blue chatterer” and cristata means “crested, tufted” or that Anas means “a duck” and clypeata means “armed with a shield” tells you just about everything you need to identify a Blue Jay or a Northern Shoveler. In this portable reference book, James Sandrock and Jean Prior explain the science and history behind the names of some 450 birds of the Upper Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Since many of these birds occur throughout the United States, this handbook can also be used by birders in other parts of the country. The authors examine the roots, stems, and construction of scientific names from their classical Latin and Greek or other linguistic origins. The translations of these words and insights into their sources yield quirky, tantalizing facts about the people, geography, habitat, and mythology behind bird names. Each entry also includes the bird’s common name as well as local or regional names. Beginning birders confused by scientific names as well as more experienced birders curious about such names will find that the book opens unexpected connections into linguistic, historical, biological, artistic, biographical, and even aesthetic realms. Highlighting the obvious and not-so-obvious links between birds and language, this practical guide continues a long scholarly tradition of such books by and for those afoot in the field. Whether you are hiking with binoculars or watching a backyard bird feeder or reading at home, The Scientific Nomenclature of Birds in the Upper Midwest will greatly enhance your appreciation of birds.
Fifty Uncommon Birds Of The Upper Midwest
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2007-08-22
Fifty Uncommon Birds Of The Upper Midwest written by and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-22 with Nature categories.
Although the many common birds of the Upper Midwest are lovely to hear and see, there is no doubt that the uncommon birds attract more attention. In this gorgeously illustrated companion to their Fifty Common Birds of the Upper Midwest, which provided a new appreciation of the not-so-ordinary beauty and life ways of familiar birds, illustrator Dana Gardner and writer Nancy Overcott celebrate the rarer birds of the Upper Midwest. The authors selected species that are uncommon because of dwindling populations, species that may be common elsewhere but not in the Upper Midwest, species that may be abundant one year and absent the next, and species that are usually present but seldom seen. Beginning with the surf scoter with its multicolored bill and ending with the gregarious evening grosbeak, which resembles a giant goldfinch, they pair watercolors of each species with text that portrays its life cycle, its vocalizations and distribution. Throughout, Overcott's personable text is infused with the pleasures of her twenty-plus years of living and birding in Minnesota's Big Woods and her dedication to preserving natural resources, and Gardner's paintings-each a gorgeous reminder of the rare qualities of these uncommon birds from this renowned illustrator of bird life worldwide-emphasize her call for conservation efforts. The annotated bibliography includes online information about national and international organizations that focus on birds or that affect birds through conservation, as well as information about a variety of books and journals for beginning to experienced birders.
Bird Magic
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Author : Sandra Kynes
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2016-08-08
Bird Magic written by Sandra Kynes and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Connect to the Great Goddess through the Magic of Birds Birds have been symbolic of the Great Goddess for millennia, representing her power and connection to the mysteries of life, death, and spirit. Bird Magic teaches you how to commune with the Goddess, incorporating her into your magical life through exercises, crafts, meditations, and more. Working with bird magic helps awaken your intuition, tap into subtle energies around you, and strengthen your bond with the natural world. Providing an encyclopedic listing of more than sixty bird species—highlighting each one's history, folklore, location, appearance, and magical wisdom—Bird Magic shows how they can enhance your spiritual and personal life. With in-depth information, helpful illustrations, and hands-on guidance, this book will be your go-to reference for years to come.
North American Hummingbirds
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Author : George C. West
language : en
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Release Date : 2015
North American Hummingbirds written by George C. West and has been published by University of New Mexico Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Nature categories.
Designed to help birders and banders identify, age, and sex all seventeen species of hummingbirds found in North America, this is the only identification guide devoted entirely to hummingbirds that includes up-close, easy-to-use illustrations. It also provides information on the eight species that have been reported but rarely seen in North America. On first viewing hummingbirds are often a blur of fast-moving color. However, when they perch and hover they can be observed, and the size, shape, and color; the proportions of the body, bill, throat, and tail; the wing feather pattern; and the birds' behavior are crucial to accurate identification. The author's concise descriptions and illustrations pinpoint all these features in clear, jargon-free language. Anyone who loves hummingbirds will welcome the information he provides.
Dictionary Of Birds Of The United States
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Author : Joel Ellis Holloway
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2003
Dictionary Of Birds Of The United States written by Joel Ellis Holloway and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
Bird afficionados will be delighted with the more than 900 entries-all the resident birds of the 50 states are included, as well as escaped, exotic, and rare visitors.
A Supplement To Distribution And Taxonomy Of Birds Of The World
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Author : Charles Gald Sibley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-01-01
A Supplement To Distribution And Taxonomy Of Birds Of The World written by Charles Gald Sibley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Nature categories.
Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World was published in 1990 and named best bird book of the year by British Birds magazine. Written by two eminent ornithologists, the book is a taxonomic listing of 9,672 living species of birds, with details of the geographic range of each species. The accounts of the species are arranged according to a new classification developed by the authors in collaboration with Jon Ahlquist. In this supplement to Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World, Sibley and Monroe update their original material, presenting changes in systematics that they have noted through May 1992, including a change in the total number of living species to 9,702. The supplement is keyed to the original volume by page number.
Feeding Winter Birds
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Author : Bob Waldon
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 1991
Feeding Winter Birds written by Bob Waldon and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with House & Home categories.
Predicting Bird Abundance And Occurrence In Midwestern Landscapes
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Author : Les Daniel Murray
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Predicting Bird Abundance And Occurrence In Midwestern Landscapes written by Les Daniel Murray and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
Native Plant Gardening For Birds Bees Butterflies Upper Midwest
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Author : Jaret C. Daniels
language : en
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Release Date : 2020-05-12
Native Plant Gardening For Birds Bees Butterflies Upper Midwest written by Jaret C. Daniels and has been published by Adventure Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-12 with Gardening categories.
Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. You can learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to 109 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and Jaret’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your own beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
The Breeding Birds Of Minnesota
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Author : Lee A. Pfannmuller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-04-23
The Breeding Birds Of Minnesota written by Lee A. Pfannmuller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-23 with Nature categories.
"The first comprehensive and in-depth assessment of Minnesota's breeding birds in nearly a century, The Breeding Birds of Minnesota offers an unprecedented, extraordinarily detailed, finely illustrated account of 250 of those birds, including their historical and present breeding distribution, habitat, population abundance, and prospects for the future"--