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This page lists bird related books published by Cornell University Press.

The books are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top of the page.

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Birds of Costa Rica

Richard Garrigues, Robert Dean

2nd edition

2014

This book was published in Europe by Bloomsbury.

"This is the one compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of all 903 species definitely known from Costa Rica, including pelagics and species regular to Cocos Island. Fifty-six of these species are placed in a "Rarities" section that includes accidentals, rarer pelagics, and species that have not been reported in more than twenty years. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying features—including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles—and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent. Robert Dean has supplied more than 360 new illustrations, including sixty-four species that are illustrated for the first time in this edition. These include recent additions to the country list, pelagic species, Cocos Island species, and all accidentals recorded from the Costa Rican mainland. Range maps and nomenclature have been updated for this edition."

Neotropical Birds of Prey: Biology and Ecology of a Forest Raptor Community

Editor: David F. Whitacre

2012

"The Peregrine Fund conducted a significant eight-year-long research program on the raptor species, including owls, in Tikal National Park in Guatemala to learn more about Neotropical birds of prey. Impressive and unprecedented in scale, this pioneering research also involved the development of new methods for detecting, enumerating, and studying these magnificent but often elusive birds in their forest home. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of previously little-known species, the resulting book is the most important single source for information on the lowland tropical forest raptor species found in Central America. Neotropical Birds of Prey covers twenty specific species in depth, including the ornate hawk-eagle, the barred forest-falcon, the bat falcon, and the Mexican wood owl, offering thorough synopses of all current knowledge regarding breeding biology and behavior, diet, habitat use, and spatial needs. Contributors to this landmark work also show how the populations fit together as a community with overlapping habitat and prey needs that can put them in competition with reptiles and mammalian carnivores as well, yet differ from one another in their nesting or feeding behaviors and population dynamics."

Citizen Science: Public Participation in Environmental Research

Editor: Janis L Dickinson and Rick Bonney

2012

"Citizen science enlists members of the public to make and record useful observations, such as counting birds in their backyards, watching for the first budding leaf in spring, or measuring local snowfall. The large numbers of volunteers who participate in projects such as Project FeederWatch or Project BudBurst collect valuable research data, which, when pooled together, create an enormous body of scientific data on a vast geographic scale. In return, such projects aim to increase participants' connections to science, place, and nature, while supporting science literacy and environmental stewardship. In Citizen Science, experts from a variety of disciplines – including scientists and education specialists working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where many large citizen science programs use birds as proxies for biodiversity – share their experiences of creating and implementing successful citizen science projects, primarily those that use massive data sets gathered by citizen scientists to better understand the impact of environmental change."

The Birds of Panama: A Field Guide

George R. Angehr and Robert Dean

2010

"The isthmus of Panama, where North and South America meet, hosts more bird species than all of North America. More accessible than ever to birdwatchers and other ecotourists, the country has become a premier neotropical birding and nature tourism destination in recent years. The Birds of Panama will be an essential tool for the new generation of birders traveling in search of Panama's spectacular avifauna. This user-friendly, portable, and affordable identification guide features: large color illustrations of more than 900 species; the first range maps published to show the distribution of Panama's birds; concise text that describes field marks for identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations; range maps and species accounts face illustration pages for quick, easy reference; the inclusion of North American migrants and seabirds, as well as female and juvenile plumage variations; and an up-to-date species list for the country that reflects recent additions, taxonomic splits, and other changes in classification. Panama's unique geography, small size, and varied habitats make it possible to see a vast diversity of birds within a short time. Its western and central areas harbor representatives of species found in Central America; species characteristic of South America may be found in the east. In the winter, birds from northern climes are commonly found in Panama as migrants. This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in Panama's diverse habitats."

Wildlife Conservation Society: Birds of Brazil: The Pantanal and Cerrado of Central Brazil

John A. Gwynne, Robert S. Ridgely, Guy Tudor and Martha Argel

2010

"This first guide of the planned five-volume series features the 743 bird species of the Pantanal and Cerrado regions of Central Brazil. The sprawling Pantanal plain, one of the world's most famed birding sites, is a seasonally flooded wetland boasting both impressive concentrations of large waterbirds and species such as the Toco Toucan, Hyacinth Macaw, Golden-collared Macaw, and endemic Blaze-winged Parakeets. The Cerrado is a distinctive Brazilian habitat that is the planet's biologically richest savanna. This compact modern field guide's unparalleled color artwork throughout, identification points, and range map for each species enable easy identification of all the birds normally found in these vibrant and critically important areas of Brazil. With 116 threatened species encompassing 25 percent of South America's threatened birds, Brazil has an imperative to conserve its birds and unique habitats that begins with their appreciation and identification. Thus, the species accounts are coupled with an introductory chapter on the region's unique environments and pressing conservation challenges. This practical and portable guide is an indispensable companion to those visiting Brazil's glorious natural areas of the Pantanal and Cerrado."

The Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Field Guide

Fiona Reid, Twan Leenders, Jim Zook and Robert Dean

Cornell University Press

2010

"This full-color field guide is an indispensable companion to the most popular neotropical ecotourism destination: Costa Rica. Featuring all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods that one is likely to see on a trip to the rainforest (as well as those secretive creatures such as the jaguar that are difficult to glimpse), The Wildlife of Costa Rica is the guide to have when encountering trogons, tapirs, and tarantulas. In addition to providing details for identifying animals along with interesting facts about their natural history, this guide offers tips for seeing them in the wild."

The Eagle Watchers: Observing and Conserving Raptors around the World

Editor: Ruth E Tingay and Todd E Katzner

2010

"This book was written by people who have dedicated years to the study of eagles, to provide an insider's view for all readers, but especially those who have never been up close and personal with these magnificent yet often misunderstood creatures. In their stories, twenty-nine leading eagle researchers share their remarkable field experiences, providing personal narratives that don't feature in their scientific publications. They tell of their fear at being stalked by grizzly bears, their surprise at being followed by the secret police, their embarrassment when accidentally firing mortar rockets over a school gymnasium, and their sense of awe at tracking eagles via satellite. The reader experiences the cultural shock of being guest of honor at a circumcision ceremony, the absurdity of sharing an aquatic car with the Khmer Rouge, and the sense of foreboding at being press-ganged into a frenzied tribal death march through the jungle. The Eagle Watchers covers twenty-four species on six continents, from well known (bald eagle; golden eagle), to obscure (black-and-chestnut eagle; New Guinea harpy eagle), and from common (African fish eagle) to critically endangered (Philippine eagle; Madagascar fish eagle). The diverse experiences vividly described in this book reveal the passion, dedication, and sense of adventure shared by those who study these majestic birds and strive for their conservation."

A Bird-finding Guide to Costa Rica

Barrett Lawson

2010

"Marked by its superb natural beauty, Costa Rica has the greatest percentage of preserved land of any nation worldwide; nearly a third of the country is protected in national parks, reserves, and refuges. The wildlife that abounds in these tropical areas includes a stunning diversity of more than 820 bird species. In A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica, Barrett Lawson offers detailed information that makes it easy for both expert and novice birders to plan and enjoy an exciting trip to this birders' paradise. Lawson describes fifty-three of the best birding destinations in Costa Rica. Birders will appreciate the detailed descriptions of how to bird each area, as well as the site-specific lists-"Target Birds" and "Species to Expect." The site descriptions are structured for ease of use and clarity; each provides a general introduction, exact driving directions, road maps, and lodging information. Other important elements include a general introduction to Costa Rica, an overview of tropical birds, sample itineraries, a comprehensive checklist to the birds of the country, and information about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species. The sites are grouped into six regions that reflect general patterns of avian distribution; this helps readers understand Costa Rica's complex bird diversity as well as plan a dynamic trip."

A Bird-Finding Guide to Panama

George R. Angehr, Dodge Engleman and Lorna Engleman

2008

"A Bird-Finding Guide to Panama is an essential tool for anyone traveling in search of Panama's spectacular birds and natural attractions. With more than 970 species and a growing infrastructure of good roads, eco-lodges, and restaurants, Panama is a premier birding and nature tourism destination in the neotropics. The country's unique geography, small size, and varied habitats make it easy to see a vast diversity of birds within a short time. The isthmus is a crossroads for the hemisphere's birdlife - Panama's varied avifauna includes such Central American specialties as the Resplendent Quetzal in its western highlands, while in the east, in San Blas and the Darien, species more characteristic of South America, such as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, are found. Divided into three geographic sections (Canal Area, Eastern Panama, and Western Panama), this bird-finding guide provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on Panama's best birding sites. Features include detailed site descriptions, directions, road and trail maps, and bird lists, as well as listings of birder-friendly hotels and restaurants. In addition to a comprehensive species list for the country, the book also contains information on where to find more than 360 species of special interest."

Nature of the Rainforest: Costa Rica and Beyond

Adrian Forsyth, Michael Fogden and Patricia Fogden

2008

"A visual tour of an environment that is the pinnacle of biodiversity and evolutionary sophistication draws on the author's four decades of personal encounters with the animals of the rainforest and includes photographs that capture stunning and rare creatures in action."

The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State

Editor: Kevin J. McGowan, Kimberley Corwin

2008

"Both an indispensable scientific work and a beautiful collection of art, The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State documents and illustrates the current distribution of breeding birds within the state and the significant change in bird distribution that has occurred since the publication of The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State, edited by Robert F. Andrle and Janet R. Carroll, in 1988. Each species account features a black-and-white illustration of the bird, color maps of the current (2000-2005) breeding distribution and of the twenty-year change in distribution, and an overview of the species' breeding range, habitat preferences, history in the state, trends in distribution, and conservation implications. The book not only chronicles shifts in bird distribution but also celebrates the 244 species that breed within the state's borders by showcasing majestic landscape paintings of family groups and original artwork of each species."

The Birds of Costa Rica

Richard Garriques and Robert Dean

Cornell University Press

2007

"Graced with bounteous natural beauty, a stable democratic government, and friendly citizens, Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country." - from the Introduction This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of more than 820 resident and neotropical migrant species found in Costa Rica, all in a compact, portable, user-friendly design. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying features - including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles - and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent."

Birds of the World: A Checklist

James F. Clements

2006 (6th ed)

"Birds have long held a unique dual role as a model group for scientists and as the focus of birders' passionate quests. Despite centuries of observation, each year brings the discovery and description of several entirely new avian species and hundreds of other taxonomic "splits" or "lumps" based on DNA data. In this arena of continual and increasing taxonomic change, The Clements Checklist presents the most up-to-date and most widely endorsed compendium of the more than 9800 species of birds recognized by the scientific and birding communities. This completely revised sixth edition is current as of 2005 and incorporates hundreds of updates since the last edition. In taxonomic sequence, it provides the scientific and English name of each species and a description of the worldwide range of each species and subspecies."

Migrating Raptors of the World: Their Ecology and Conservation

Keith L. Bildstein

2006

"Bildstein, whose knowledge of the phenomenon of raptor migration is comprehensive, provides an accessible account of the history, ecology, geography, science, and conservation aspects surrounding the migration of approximately two hundred species of raptors between their summer breeding sites and their wintering grounds. He summarizes current knowledge about how the birds' bodies handle the demands of long-distance migration and how they know where to go. Migrating Raptors of the World also includes the ecological and conservation stories of several of the world's most intriguing raptor migrants, including the Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Western Honey Buzzard, Northern Harrier, Grey-faced Buzzard, Steppe Buzzard, and Amur Falcon."

The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds

Stephen W. Kress

2006

"In a book long awaited by landscapers, birders, gardeners, and naturalists, Stephen W. Kress provides a practical, comprehensive, and thoroughly illustrated guide to attracting birds to any property, be it a small patch of land in the city or a showplace countryside garden, a median strip or an expansive woodlot, a commercial building or a community park."

Extinct Birds

Errol Fuller

2002

"Since 1600 some 80 bird species have become extinct. The author has drawn on a wide range of sources for his accounts of these birds, their habits and demise, with evidence of preserved specimens brought to life by the eye-witness accounts of early travellers and explorers. Their stories are sometimes tantalisingly slight: isolated sightings of a single bird may be the only evidence that a species ever existed. By contrast, the expeditions of Nineteenth Century naturalists are often well documented and their descriptions accompanied by detailed drawings and paintings. In more recent cases our knowledge about an extinct species can be so extensive that even the precise time and place of death of its last surviving member is recorded. Virtually all of the species documented here are illustrated with colour plates from archival sources, including the work of such acknowledged masters as Audubon, Keulemans and Lear. These artists often had the advantage of working from fresh specimens or even from living birds, and besides its beauty their work is a primary source of scientific knowledge in its own right. Where no appropriate picture exists, new paintings have been produced especially for the book. The stories of these birds are sometimes fantastic, often touching and humorous, but ultimately sad. Extinct Birds is a fascinating record of those species of birds which have been unable to adapt and survive, and a timely reminder of the human capacity to change the environment for the worse."

The Birds of Ecuador, Volume 1: Status, Distribution and Taxonomy

Robert Ridgely and Paul J Greenfield

2001

"Volume I, Status, Distribution, and Taxonomy, contains detailed information on the ecology, status, and distribution of all species. Introductory chapters deal with geography, climate, and vegetation; bird migration in Ecuador; Ecuadorian ornithology; endemic bird areas in Ecuador; and conservation. Individual species accounts treat habitat, distribution, and taxonomy."

The New York City Audubon Society Guide to Finding Birds in the Metropolitan Area

Marcia T Fowle and Paul Kerlinger

2001

"Positioned along the major East Coast migratory flyway, New York City and the surrounding areas offer some of the finest birding opportunities in North America. More than 355 species have been sighted there. Tapping the expertise of 47 metropolitan birders, Marcia T. Fowle and Paul Kerlinger provide residents, tourists and visiting birders with the information they need to make the most of the area's extraordinary birding sites. "The New York City Audubon Society Guide to Finding Birds in the Metropolitan Area" contains up-to-date descriptions of 40 birding sites within the metropolitan area, which includes the five boroughs of New York City and adjacent areas in New Jersey, Long Island and Westchester County. An additional section features 9 birding day-trips. Entries for each site include detailed maps, descriptions of the birds that can be seen, best season to visit, safety precautions and public transportation."

The Birds of Ecuador, Volume II: Field Guide

Robert Ridgely and Paul J Greenfield

2001

"Volume II, Field Guide, contains 96 full-color plates and facing pages of descriptive text, a color map of Ecuador, 2 line drawings of bird anatomy, 115 silhouette outlines, and nearly 1600 distribution maps. All species are illustrated in full color, including migrants and vagrants and visually distinctive subspecies. The text focuses on the field identification aspects of each species, including their behavior, vocalizations, and nest appearance."

Birding in the American West: A Handbook

Kevin J. Zimmer

2000

"This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders."

The Birds of Pennsylvania

Gerald M. McWilliams and Daniel W. Brauning

Cornell University Press

2000

"In the first comprehensive summary and analysis in over a century of the birds of that state, Gerald M. McWilliams and Daniel W. Brauning provide a wealth of information for both the professional ornithologist and the amateur birder. This book treats all 428 species seen in the state, including breeding and wintering birds, migrants, and vagrants. Each entry provides the general status of a species; the locations where it is most commonly found; its natural habitat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and seasonal status and distribution; and a summary of the bird's history in Pennsylvania. With clear descriptions of physiographic regions as well as 44 breeding distribution maps for the most commonly seen birds and 67 photographs of many rare and hard-to-find species, this volume is an indispensable resource about Pennsylvania's bird life."

Field Guide To The Birds of Cuba

Orlando H Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell

Cornell University Press

2000

"The richness and diversity of Cuban birdlife features 354 recorded species that represent 20 orders and 60 families. The 21 living endemic species include the charming Cuban Tody, the striking and elegant Cuban Trogon (the national bird), the colorful Cuban Green Woodpecker, and the smallest of all birds, the Bee Hummingbird. This compact and portable field reference will help Cubans, visitors from abroad, and bird enthusiasts identify and enjoy the island's avifauna. The 51 color plates and 662 images accurately illustrate male, female, and juvenile plumages (in some cases for the first time). Many migratory species are depicted in both winter and breeding colors, providing a glimpse of many common North American birds as they appear when away from northern surroundings."

A Bird-Finding Guide to Mexico

Steve N.G. Howell

1999

"With a rich variety of stunning avifauna, Mexico provides the first taste of the Neotropics for many birders. At last here is a guide to Mexico's best birdwatching sites, from Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula. Steve N. G. Howell, coauthor of the widely acclaimed A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America, has selected over 100 sites where birders may see more than 950 species, including virtually all of the endemics and regional specialties. Useful for both the business traveler in Mexico City with only a morning to spare and the serious birder planning a three-month trip across the country, this indispensable book tells where to go and what to look for."

Gatherings of Angels: Migrating Birds and Their Ecology

Editor: Kenneth P. Able

1999

"Gatherings of Angels offers first-hand accounts by leading experts in avian migration who convey not only the biology but also a sense of the beauty and excitement that attend this most extraordinary of natural spectacles. The book features 24 pages of colour photographs with additional black-and-white photographs throughout. Two chapters of background information on migration precede chapters that focus on different species or groups of birds and the localities essential to their survival - from the spring flights of songbirds across the Gulf of Mexico to the massing of sandhill cranes on the Platte River. The authors discuss the timing of migrant travel; the routes followed; and the concentration of birds in stop-over sites, locations that must be preserved if they are to have secure resting spots with fresh water and ample food to fuel their journey."

Bull's Birds of New York State

Editor: Emanuel Levine

1998

"The "bible" of the state's birders since its publication in 1974, John Bull's Birds of New York State has now been completely revised and updated by the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs. This eagerly awaited survey of bird life in the state today provides new and thorough accounts of all 451 species on the official New York State checklist. The book features 7 new maps - 4 in full color - and 30 striking sketches by bird artist Dale Dyer. Birders will find chapters covering topics from the prehistoric birds of the region to contemporary bird habitats and the ways in which current classification is being affected by DNA data and research. The species accounts themselves pay particular attention to date parameters and frequency of occurrence, details that are important to the active birder. Where applicable, full subspecies discussions are included."

Ecology and Evolution of Acoustic Communication in Birds

Editors: Donald E. Kroodsma and Edward H. Miller

1996

"Twenty-five invited papers reviewing the contributing ornithologists' current research in birds' acoustic communication with an ecological and evolutionary focus, and also identifying the areas they feel will dominate future research efforts. The discussions center around the areas of vocal development, vocal repertoires, vocal variation in time and space, the control and recognition of vocalizations, and the behavior of communicating. The specific topics are anything but boring and include such diverse offerings as bird communication in a noisy world, how birds develop their songs, and the use of interactive playback to understand bird behavior."

Bird Trapping and Bird Banding: A Handbook for Trapping Methods All over the World

Hans Bub

Neotropical Migratory Birds: Natural History, Distribution, and Population Change

Richard M. DeGraaf and John H. Rappole

1995

"Summarizes practical data about the distribution and breeding habitat requirements of migratory birds in North and South America, with natural history accounts of some 350 species of Neotropical migrants. Entries include a brief description of each bird's range, status, habits on breeding grounds, nest sites, and wintering areas, plus distribution."

The Black-Capped Chickadee: Behavioral Ecology and Natural History

Susan M. Smith

1992

A 360 page monograph.

A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica

F.G. Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch

Cornell University Press

1991

"This lavishly illustrated book is the most comprehensive treatment of a rich tropical avifauna ever presented in a single volume suitable for its use in the field. With is full coverage of waterbirds and migrants as well as resident tropical species, and its coverage of such topics as plumages, vocalizations, food habits, nesting, and distribution, it is truly a guide to the birds themselves, not merely a guide to their identification. Gary Stiles and Alexander Skutch first set the stage for the birds by briefly describing the landforms, vegetation, and climates of Costa Rica. For those who want to take "that second long look" to interpret what they see, the authors discuss some aspects of evolution, ecology, and behavior of Costa Rican birds, and report on the costly and courageous conservation efforts the country is making in face of discouraging odds. The family and species accounts that follow, covering some 400 pages, make up the bulk of the book, with 52 magnificent color plates illustrating virtually ever species of Costa Rican bird, migrants as well as residents."

A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Ffrench

Cornell University Press

1991

"This easy-to-use book is the second edition of a comprehensive yet compact field guide to more than 420 species of the island's birds. First published in 1973, it has been brought up to date - and a new color plate and redrawn illustrations have been added. In his introduction, Richard ffrench offers a full treatment of the history of ornithology in Trinidad and Tobago, and then sets the scene by describing the environment of the islands, including physiography, climate, and vegetation. Thirteen photographs depic the variety of habitats found on the islands. The author also details the destribution of species, their breeding and migration, as well as local conservation and protection measures. Individual species accounts, arranged by family, make up the core of this practical identification guide, covering habitat and status, range and subspecies, field description and basic measurements, voice, food, nesting, and behavior. They are illustrated by 29 color plates, 9 color portraits, and 24 drawings - the work of two of the foremost artists in Neotropical ornithology. A comprehensive bibliography lists more than 300 titles from the ornithological literature on birds of the area."

Life of the Pigeon

Alexander F. Skutch

Cornell University Press

1991

This work describes pigeon behaviour and ecology, as well as pigeons' special relationship with man, particularly their ability as homing pigeons.

Seabirds of Hawaii: Natural History and Conservation

Craig S. Harrison

1990

"Describes 22 species of seabirds, discusses the similarities and differences in their nesting, food habits, migration, and adaptation, describes the threats they face, and ongoing conservation efforts."

Life Of The Tanager

Alexander F. Skutch

Cornell University Press

1989

"Alexander F. Skutch has spent more than 40 years studying Neotropical birds, mostly in southern Costa Rica, where he makes his home. In this charming book he observes the habits of the tanagers, a family of some 230 species of brightly colored, predominantly fruit-eating birds of the New World. Skutch describes many of the unusual things he has seen tanagers do, and details their behavior: how they forage and feed, vocalize, interact with one another, court, and breed. He tells how they nest, care for their young, and defend against predators, and shows them in such daily activities as grooming and sleeping. His final chapter is devoted to the present status of tanagers in relation to humans and the destruction of their physical environment."

Life Of The Woodpeckers

Alexander F. Skutch

Cornell University Press

1988

A detailed account of the lives of woodpeckers with 60 plates by Dana Gardner.

A Birder's Guide To Japan

Jane Wahburn Robinson

1988

A guide to birdwatching sites.

The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State

Editor: Robert F. Andrle and Janet R. Carroll

1988

"For 6 years thousands of birders covered New York searching for breeding birds. The result of their efforts The Atlas of Breeding Birds of New York State, was published in 1988. The project was a cooperative effort of three organizations -- New York State Ornithological Association, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Maps are the main feature of a breeding bird atlas publication. A map for each bird shows where Atlasers found evidence of breeding. Blocks with confirmed breeding are represented by a black square. Probable breeding is shown with an cross in a square and possible with a slash in a square. Accompanying each map is a discussion of the bird's breeding status, habits and habitats. Each species account includes a pen-and-ink drawing depicting an aspect of its breeding activity. The publication comes with transparent pages that show various features like river systems, elevation, forest types, etc. Used with the species maps, they show how the breeding distribution relates to elevation, forest type, or mean temperature."

Birds of New York State: Including the 1976 Supplement

John Bull

1986

"John Bull presents a detailed account of avian distribution and population, describing shifts and trends among both breeding and nonbreeding birds during the period 1914-1974. Family and species accounts, which include ranges, migratory patterns, frequency of occurrence, relative abundance, and breeding and banding records, make up the heart of the book, and are accompanied by 164 breeding-and-banding recovery maps and 86 bird and habitat photographs."

Pigeons and Doves of the World

Derek Goodwin

3rd edition

1983

363 pages with 6 colour plates (3 new for this edition) and many line drawings and maps.

The Cotingas

David Snow

Cornell University Press

1982

Introductory chapter on the history, taxony and behavoir of the family followed by species descriptions. The description are supported by distribution maps and colour plates.

Estrildid Finches of the World

D. Goodwin

1982

"In this, the third in his series on the bird groups, David Goodwin describes the estrildids, a colourful group that have long been popular as aviary birds. He deals with behaviour, biology, coloration, adaptive radiation and other aspects, describing each species in detail, and also gives information on keeping the birds. The book includes maps and diagrams, as well as colour plates by Martin Woodcock."

The Falcons of the World

Tom J. Cade

Cornell University Press

1982

190 pages with 40 colour plates.

Birds Of Man's World

Derek Goodwin

1978

Pigeons and Doves of the World

Derek Goodwin

2nd edition

1977

US publication of the second edition originally published in the UK in 1970. 446 pages with 3 colour plates and many line drawings and maps.

Handbook Of Waterfowl Behavior

Paul A. Johnsgard

1965