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Author : Robert B. Payne
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 38,93 MB
Release : 2005-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191513558

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The cuckoos are the most variable birds in social behavior and parental care: a few cuckoos are among the most social of all birds and rear their young in a common nest; most cuckoos are caring parents that rear their own young with some females laying a few eggs in the nests of others; while many cuckoo species are brood parasites who leave their eggs in the nests of other birds to rear, with their young maturing to kill their foster nestmates. In The Cuckoos, Robert B. Payne presents a new evolutionary history of the family based on molecular genetics, and uses the family tree to explore the origins and diversity of their behaviour. He traces details of the cuckoos' biology to their original sources, includes descriptions of previously unpublished field observations, and reveals new comparisons of songs showing previously overlooked cuckoo species. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned colour plates and numerous maps, halftones, and line drawings, The Cuckoos provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of this family yet available.

Author : Johannes Erritzøe
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 30,70 MB
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408142686

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WINNER OF THE BIRDWATCH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012 This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's cuckoos, couas and anis - it is the ultimate reference to the cuckoos of the world. Famed as brood-parasites of other birds, the cuckoos include a diverse range of species, from the roadrunners of North America to the spectacular malkohas of southern Asia. This book discusses the biology and identification of these birds on a species-by-species basis, bringing together the very latest research with accurate range maps, more than 600 stunning colour photographs that illuminate age and racial plumage differences, and 36 superb plates by a team of internationally renowned artists.

Author : Trevor Carnaby
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 34,68 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1770092412

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Revealing fascinating insights into the mysterious lives of birds native to the mother continent, this remarkable guide exhibits the many vibrantly colorful species found in the South African bush. Providing an in-depth discourse on all aspects of bird life--detailing their myriad forms, survival strategies in a harsh landscape, breeding and feeding behaviors, movements, migrations, preferred habitat, unique behavioral patterns, and vocalizations--this comprehensive manual also expertly advises on how to easily and accurately identify each individual species. Populated with more than 900 brilliantly vivid photographs and exhaustively researched to fill the gap in existing literature and field guides, this essential reference will delight nature lovers, tourists, birdwatchers, and bush lovers alike.

Author : Julia Derek
Publisher :
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 20,22 MB
Release : 2020-05-10
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NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN...Fugitive Yvonne Landis is settling into her new life being her son Gabe's partner in crime. His mood is stable and her online erotica sales climb higher every day. She's successfully evading the authorities. The fact that Gabe's got his girlfriend pregnant who wants to keep the child is good, not bad, news to her. For the first time in many months, she is almost happy. At the very least, she can relax a little, enjoy life. And that is what she does, which is a huge mistake. Little does she know an Irish blast from the past is out to get her...NOTE: This is the third book in the Cuckoo Series.

Author : Julia Derek
Publisher : Adrenaline Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 36,56 MB
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN... Fugitive Yvonne Landis is settling into her new life being her son Gabe’s partner in crime. His mood is stable and her online erotica sales climb higher every day. She’s successfully evading the authorities. The fact that Gabe’s got his girlfriend pregnant who wants to keep the child is good, not bad, news to her. For the first time in many months, she is almost happy. At the very least, she can relax a little, enjoy life. And that is what she does, which is a huge mistake. Little does she know an Irish blast from the past is out to get her... If you love dark suspenseful crime thrillers with murder and mayhem, vigilante heroes with complex characters and strong women, check out my Club Nirvana series. Mother and son have a singular mission in life - to root out child trafficking once and for all. Part of the Mother and Son Vigilantes bundle. Other series in the Yvonne Landis Universe: - The Child Trilogy - Club Nirvana

Author : Terry Stevenson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,61 MB
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1472986628

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This spectacular new edition of the best-selling Helm field guide of all time covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Over 1,300 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes the identification, status, range, habits and voice, with fully updated range maps for each species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region – East Africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.