Paul J. Baicich, J. O. Harrison's Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds (2nd PDF

By Paul J. Baicich, J. O. Harrison

ISBN-10: 0691122954

ISBN-13: 9780691122953

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Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds, moment Edition offers an intensive, species-by-species consultant to the breeding biology of the birds of North the United States. a few 670 breeding species are defined in complete, protecting the birds of an unlimited zone, from the Arctic to the southern boundary of the continental usa. the most textual content offers entire uncomplicated details at the breeding cycle of every species, summarized in a ordinary series: nest habitat, nest-site, nest building, breeding season, eggs, incubation and nesting and nestling interval. greater than seven hundred colour and line illustrations supply priceless info at the identity of the nests, eggs, and nestlings of 597 species. The ebook covers possibly the main attention-grabbing points of North American chicken lifestyles, their copy and the care in their younger, crucial parts within the survival of any species. The booklet summarizes all that's recognized of this significant a part of a bird's existence cycle, and through omission, issues to what's but unknown and will but be found by way of the clinical ornithologist and birder alike. in the event that your fascination within the nests, eggs, and nestlings of North American birds facilities on picking them within the box, you can find this booklet crucial. If conservation can also be a priority, you are going to enjoy the price of figuring out the breeding specifications and biology of even the most typical of species. This ebook will turn out beneficial no matter what your curiosity in North American birds.

Key Features:
• Describes nests, eggs, and nestlings and offers uncomplicated organic info on nesting and breeding biology
• comprises up to date insurance of all breeding species present in North the US, together with Alaska and Canada in a single complete quantity
• comprises greater than seven-hundred colour and line illustrations of nests, eggs, and nestlings

Species checklist by means of Family:

Loons: Gaviidae. Grebes: Podicipedidae. Shearwaters: Procellariidae. Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae. Boobies and Gannets: Sulidae. Pelicans: Pelecanidae. Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae. Darters: Anhingidae. Frigatebirds: Fregatidae. Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae. Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiomithidae. Storks: Ciconiidae. Swans, ducks, and geese: Anatidae. American Vultures: Catharidae. Kites, Hawks, Eagles and Allies: Accipitridae. Caracaras and Falcons: Falconidae. Guans: Cracidae. Partridges, Grouse, Turkey, and Quail: Phasianidae. Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae. Limpkins: Aramidae. Cranes: Gruidae. Plovers: Charadriidae. Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae. Stilts and Avocets: Recurvirostridae. Jacanas: Jacanidae. Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies: Scolopacidae. Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae. Auks, Murres, and Puffins: Alcidae. Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae. Parakeets and Parrots: Psittacidae. Cuckoos, Roadrunner, and Anis: Cuculidae. Barn Owls: Tytonidae. ordinary Owls: Strigidae. Goatsuckers: Caprimulgidae. Swifts: Apodidae. Hummingbirds: Trochilidae. Trogons: Trogonidae. Kingfishers: Alcedinidae. Woodpeckers: Picidae. Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae. Larks: Alaudidae. Swallows: Hirundinidae. Jays, Magpies, and Crows: Corvidae. Titmica: Paridae. Verdin: Remizidae. Bushtits: Aegithalidae. Nutcatchers: Sittidae. Creepers: Certhiidae. Bulbuls: Pycnonotidae. Wrens: Troglodytidae. Dippers: Cinclidae. outdated international Warblers, Gnatcatchers, outdated international Flycatchers, Thrushes and Wrentit: Uscicapidae. Mockingbirds and Thrashers: Mimidae. Wagtails and Pipits: Motacillidae. Waxwings Bombycillidae. Silky-Flycatchers: Ptilogonatidae. Shrikes: Laniidae. Starlings: Stumidae. Vireos: Vireonidae. Wood-Warblers, Tanagers, Cardinals, Grosbreaks, Sparrows, Buntins, Blackbirds, and Allies: Emberizidae. Fringinlline and Carueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae. previous international Sparrows: Passeridae.

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Brown, olive-brown, black, or gray. 14. 15. Pinkish or purplish. marked with red or reddish-brown. 16. brown, black, or gray. 17. Deep buff, marked with brown, black, and gray. Young nestlings and chicks a. In smaller cup nest, mouth patterned. b. mouth unpatterned, yellow or orange. c. pink or red. d. In unlined cavity in tree, bank or ground, nestling naked. e. In larger nest on tree or ground, nestling naked. f. Larger nestling with coarse, hairy down; usually sparse. g. Larger downy nestling with plain white, gray, buff.

Medium. Masked Booby (O,g,u) ; cormorants, rarely (I,J,K,e,g,q,u): Anhinga { I,e,g); herons and egrets ( C, D, I,J,K,g); Glossy and White-faced Ibises ( I,K,O,o); some dab­ bling, diving, and sea ducks (L,M,O,Q,R,n,p); some gulls (J,O, n) ; Dovekie and Para­ keet Auklet (M,p). Small. Green Heron and Least Bittern ( C, D. f. ) : Black-chinned Sparrow (C, ? ) : Lazuli and Varied Buntings {C,cd): Dickcissel (D, ? ); Blue Grosbeak (C,cd ); Shiny and Bronzed Cowbirds (-,cd) ; American and Les­ ser Goldfinches (C,cd).

Mouth unpatterned, yellow or orange. c. pink or red. d. In unlined cavity in tree, bank or ground, nestling naked. e. In larger nest on tree or ground, nestling naked. f. Larger nestling with coarse, hairy down; usually sparse. g. Larger downy nestling with plain white, gray, buff. or light brown down. h. yellowish or greenish down. i. down without pattern but with variation in overall dorsal coloration. Identification keys j. k. I. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. 35 Larger downy nestling with down boldly striped on head and usually over body.

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