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Bezig met laden... Sibley's Birding Basics: How to Identify Birds, Using the Clues in Feathers, Habitats, Behaviors, and Sounds (origineel 2002; editie 2002)door David Allen Sibley (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Sibley, along with Crossley and Audubon, is one of the big names in birding, and has written many beautiful books about various aspects of bird life and identification, including several easy to use identification guides. This isn’t one of those books, which describe individual species in great, illustrated, detail. Instead, this slim volume discusses the techniques birders develop to recognize birds in the field—how to look for the field marks or listen to birdsong, where to look first, what the correct terms are for clear communication with other birders, and other bits of introduction to a challenging, relaxing pastime that anyone can enjoy, almost anywhere, making it an excellent resource for public libraries. I purchased this as an introduction to Sibley's work. The book is a very rich and compact resource for birders. For me it was almost too much but once I realized there was so much to learn I was thrilled. Sibley presents the 'basics' in bite size pieces and the illustrations work really well in the kindle version. If you have any interest in birds, this is an excellent start! geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
From the renowned author of the New York Times best seller The Sibley Guide to Birds, a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field--an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels. The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America's premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds, unlocking the clues to their identity. In 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley's own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to "naming" the birds. Birding Basics reviews how one can get started as a birder--the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field--as well as the basic concepts of bird identification and the variations that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. Sibley also provides critical information on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds. With Sibley as your guide, when you learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you--when you know the clues that show you why there's no such thing as "just a duck"--birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf! Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)598.07Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Birds Education, research, related topicsLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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