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This page lists general bird related books, in English or with English summaries, published by Lynx Edicions.

The books in this section are ordered by publication date with the most recent publications at the top of the page.

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Peregrine Falcons of the World

Clayton M. White, Tom J. Cade, James H. Enderson

Lynx Edicions

2012

"Peregrine Falcons of the World brings together the lifetime experiences of the authors with this splendid falcon in the field and in museums, hundreds of personal accounts by Peregrine observers worldwide, a vast literature on this falcon which is surely among the best-studied birds, scores of superb photographic images so generously supplied, and the matchless art of Andrew Ellis. The goal is to provide a feel for how Peregrines have responded to their varied world, and to earmark the many gaps in what we know. Oddly, Peregrines have not colonized many places, where by any reckoning, they should be. In recent times, roughly twenty subspecies of Peregrines were described. The historical reasons for these designations, and our current analyses are provided here. Some populations are very distinct in form and color, but sometimes they geographically overlap and intergrades appear. Each subspecies account also describes distribution, hunting and nesting habitats, migration and wintering ranges, estimated population sizes, and conservation aspects."

The Black Woodpecker: A Monograph on Dryocopus martius

Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey

2011

"This comprehensive monograph covers all aspects of the life of one of the largest and most striking picids on the planet. Morphology, identification, communication, distribution, behaviour, breeding and relationships, both with other wildlife and mankind, are just some of the topics covered in thirteen highly readable and authoritative chapters. The text is enriched by two exquisite colour plates, original black-and-white illustrations, unique drumming waveforms and sonograms of calls, accurate maps and superb colour photographs. An extensive bibliography includes works in many languages. Gerard Gorman has supplemented his long hours in the company of Black Woodpeckers with in-depth literature research to produce the definitive work on this species. "The Black Woodpecker" is a personal account written for all, whether professional or amateur, who are interested in woodpeckers and indeed all forest birds."

Farmland Birds Across the World

Editor: Wouter van der Weijden, Paul Terwan and Adriaan Guldemond

2010

"Farmlands, collectively, form the largest habitat on the globe, supporting a huge variety of birds. But a global review of this birdlife has never before been published. The book has been written by seven experts in biology and agriculture and compiled by the Dutch Centre for Agriculture and Environment (CLM). It covers all the major farmland habitats of the world, from grasslands to rice fields, and from arable land to coffee cultivations. The book details more than 500 species of farmland birds, 160 of which are pictured. It takes the reader on a journey; from common birds, such as the cattle egret which is found across the globe, to such rarities as the crested ibis in Chinese rice fields, the crimson rosella in Australian orchards, and the burrowing owl of North American grasslands. The diversity and beauty of farmland birds is overwhelming. Much of this birdlife, however, is in decline or under threat. The book identifies the many challenges that farmland birds face, such as intensification and greater mechanization of farming. It also explores the opportunities available for protecting and supporting farmland birds, and highlights actions that can and have been taken. Richly illustrated, "Farmland Birds across the World" is aimed at a wide audience: the conservation and farming communities, birdwatchers, the food industry, policy makers, and other people interested in sustainable farming, food and birds."

Entre Mar y Tierra / Between Sea and Land

Juan Varela Simó

2010

Bilingual: Spanish/English

"Between Sea and Land is an artistic venture completed in 2008 and 2009. During four prolonged visits to the Donyana Reserva Biologica, the Nature Reserve and the Odiel Marshes in winter and spring, the author, a biologist and painter, created more than 60 watercolours, drawings and other works, painted from life or from sketches made outdoors."

Trogons: A Natural History of the Trogonidae

Joseph M. Forshaw

Lynx Edicions

2009

"This is the definitive natural history of the spectacularly beautiful tropical birds known as the trogons, a family that includes the legendary Resplendent Quetzal, the sacred bird of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. A collaboration between renowned ornithologist Joseph Forshaw and eminent bird artist Albert Gilbert, Trogons combines science and art to create an unprecedented picture of a threatened bird family. Forshaw's text provides the most authoritative and comprehensive account of the trogons ever written, and Gilbert's stunning paintings are the first to accurately depict all species of trogons in their natural habitats and true colors. The book's detailed synthesis of current knowledge about the trogons is enriched by Forshaw's personal field observations in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas, while Gilbert's meticulous artwork is based on fieldwork in the same areas. With its large format, more than 40 full-color plates, and state-of-the-art five-color printing, this limited-edition book promises to become a classic and a collector's item."

The Ornithologist's Dictionary

Johannes Erritzoe, Kaj Kampp, Kevin Winker and Clifford B. Frith

2007

"The more than 5,000 definitions of words and terms of interest to ornithologists are brief and to the point, at the same time as being comprehensive and clear. A practical, portable and easily manageable volume that every ornithologist will want always to keep close to hand."

A Climatic Atlas of European Breeding Birds

Brian Huntley, Rhys E. Green, Yvonne C. Collingham and Sophia G. Willis

2007

"An exploration of the relationships between the distributions of birds breeding in Europe and the climate, and how future climatic change may alter each species' potential breeding distribution. It presents the results for 431 species. It also includes brief accounts for a further 48 native and 16 introduced species."

Ecology and Conservation of Steppe-land Birds

Editor: G. Bota, M. B. Morales, S. Manosa, J. Camprodon

2005

"A treatise on the biology of steppe birds and the environmental threats they face. It has been authored by recognized specialists in the field of biology and conservation as related to this heterogeneous and peculiar bird group."

Aves de España: una celebración / Birds of Spain: a celebration

Sociedad Espanola de Ornitologia

2004

Bilingual: Spanish/English

"Commemorates the foundation of the Sociedad Espanola de Ornitologia with a selection of photographs of Iberian birds. This work contains 263 full colour photographs. It features 171 species."

Curassows and Related Birds

Jean Delacour and Dean Amadon

Updated by Josep Del Hoyo and Anna Moties

Lynx Edicions

2004

"This family, which includes Chachalacas, Guans and Curassows consists of 50 species of birds, typical of Middle and South America, mostly rare and threatened. The original work of 1973 by Delacour and Amadon included wonderful illustrations by A. E. Gilbert. This new edition contains all the original drawings and plates as well as stunning new plates by A E Gilbert illustrating the chicks of some of the species, and incorporates the plates from the Handbook of the Birds of the World corresponding to this family. It also includes an update chapter dealing with the most significant facts discovered about each species since the release of the first edition 30 years ago, with a special emphasis on natural history and conservation status."

Boscos Vells / Mature Forests: Artists for Nature in the Catalan Pyrenees

Artists for Nature Foundation

2003

Bilingual: Catalan/English

"A collection of artwork by internationally renowned nature artists whose source of inspiration is the enchanting beauty of the mature forests of the Catalan Pyrenees, where they gathered in the spring and summer of 2001 with the aim of carrying out this project."

The artists involved are: Robert Bateman, Iraida Cano, Jaap Deelder, Charles Donker, Vadim Gorbatov, Toni Llobet, James McCallum, Dag Peterson, Greg Poole, Dan Powell, Pascale Rentsch, Andrea Rich, Lluis F.Sanz, Colin See-Paynton, Juan Varela Sim, Wolfgang Weber, Darren Woodhead, and Jonathan Yule

Arte de Pájaros / Art of Birds

Pablo Neruda

2002

Bilingual: Spanish/English

"Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda has always been greatly fascinated by the world of birds and here he reflects his passion with a collection of lucid poems. All the bird species represented by Neruda's poems are stunningly illustrated by 37 original colour plates by eminent bird artists Aldo Chiappe, Toni Llobet and Jorge Rodriguez Mata."

The Spanish Imperial Eagle

Miguel Ferrer

2001

"The Spanish Imperial Eagle is the most endangered eagle of Europe. With an estimated population of approximately 120 pairs, it is also one of the most scarce birds of prey on earth. Its distribution is limited to Mediterranean habitats of south-western Spain. This book deals with the ecology of the Spanish Imperial Eagle. It contains all available, up-to-date information on the species, most of which is the result of the scientific work carried out by Miguel Ferrer over 11 years."

Grebes of Our World

Andre Konter

Lynx Edicions

2001

An account of the authors observation of and research into Grebes around the world.

Threatened Birds of the World

Editor: A. Stattersfield and D. Capper

2000

"A shocking 1,186 bird species risk becoming extinct in the next 100 years. Even worse, 182 of these are Critically Endangered - meaning they could be extinct in just 10 years. Which birds are threatened? What do they look like? Where are they found? Why are they threatened? What needs to be done? Threatened Birds of the World provides you with all this information and much more… The good news is that there are many opportunities to help these species. Threatened Birds of the World highlights these, providing full information on each species. The challenge for us all now will be to use these facts and figures to ensure that action takes place before it is too late. Full colour throughout, technical information is provided in a highly visual and understandable format using hundreds of illustrations, maps, graphs and charts. A detailed species account is provided for each of the 1,186 Globally Threatened bird species. Information is also provided on a further 727 species classified as Near Thretened. An introductory chapter gives information on the extinction crisis, the use of birds as indicators of biodiversity and in ecosystem conservation. Analyses show where threatened birds occur, territories with the highest numbers, principal habitats, key issues to tackle and conservation action targets."

Las Aves Marinas de España y Portugal: Península Ibérica, Islas Baleares, Canarias, Azores y Madeira / Seabirds Of Spain And Portugal

Andy Paterson

1997

Spanish with extensive English summaries

Covers 86 species of seabird recorded around the Iberian peninsula and associated islands.