[PDF] Portraits Of Tropical Birds eBook

Author : John Stewart Dunning
Publisher :
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,92 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780915180271

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A breathtakingly beautiful collection of 72 full-page color portraits from a photographer who has spent the last quarter-century capturing South American birds on film. Each portrait is described on an opposite page including range information, common and scientific names, and family information

Author : John P. Whitelaw
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 29,26 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Forest birds
ISBN : 9781501759468

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Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory is an arresting visual trip to the unseen corners of the Neotropical forest understory. Edited by John P. Whitelaw, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Henry S. Pollock, and John W. Fitzpatrick, this book combines unique images of tropical birds with inspired essays by leaders in the world of modern ornithology. With one-of-a-kind photos of seldom-documented birds, the authors use photography as a conservation tool. Many of the birds are more often heard than seen?not much is known about some of them, and much of what we do know is found in historical natural history literature, not contemporary accounts. Due to dense vegetation, low light conditions, and the birds' furtive behavior and cryptic coloring, they are notoriously difficult to photograph. Yet, Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory delves deep into the Panamanian forest understory to show why these birds should be included in discussion of the current conservation crisis. What these species lack in bright colors they make up for in distinctive behaviors, subtle plumage patterns, and ongoing mystery. Elusive Birds of the Tropical Understory invites and inspires naturalists of all ages to take a closer look at a fascinating assemblage of overlooked birds.

Author : Tim Flach
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1647007224

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Birds of the world are portrayed in all their colorful glory by Tim Flach, the world’s leading animal photographer Radiating grace, intelligence, and humor, and always in motion, birds tantalize the human imagination. Working for years in his studio and the field, Tim Flach has portrayed nature’s most exquisite creatures alertly at rest or dramatically in flight, capturing intricate feather patterns and subtle coloration invisible to the naked eye. From familiar friends to marvelous rarities, Flach’s birds convey the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Here are all manner of songbirds, parrots, and birds of paradise; birds of prey, water birds, and theatrical domestic breeds. The brilliant ornithologist Richard O. Prum is our guide to this magical kingdom.

Author : Bridget J.M. Stutchbury
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 29,51 MB
Release : 2022-09-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128238151

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Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Birds, Second Edition provides the most updated and comprehensive review on the evolution of behavior in tropical landbirds. The book reviews gaps in our knowledge that were identified twenty years ago when the first edition was published, highlights recent discoveries that have filled those gaps, and identifies new areas in urgent need of study. It covers key topics, including timing of breeding, movement ecology, life history traits, slow vs. fast pace of life, mating systems, mate choice, territoriality, communication, biotic interactions, and conservation. Written by international experts on the behavior of tropical birds, the book explores why the tropics is a unique natural laboratory to study the evolution of bird behavior and why temperate zone species are so different. A recent surge of studies on tropical birds has helped to reduce the temperate zone bias that arose because most avian model species in behavioral ecology were adapted to northern temperate climates. This is an important resource for researchers, ecologists and conservationists who want to understand the rich and complex evolutionary history of avian behavior. Includes examples from around the world Provides a historical perspective on new knowledge in the past 20 years Identifies knowledge gaps that have been filled, along with new gaps that have emerged Explores how avian behavior in the tropics is related to conservation

Author : Sue Brooks
Publisher :
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 1997-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486298375

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Colorful, easy-to-trace stencils help you draw portraits of a peacock, parrot, flamingo, bird of paradise, two other exotic creatures.

Author : Andrew Forkner
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781782210023

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Andrew Forkner's book provides you with all you need to paint a range of birds in acrylics; taking in birds of prey, songbirds and waterbirds from all over the world including Europe, the USA, Asia, the UK and Australia. It contains information on the materials and preparation you will need to capture the delicacy and majesty of the subjects.