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Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans by John Marzluff and Tony Angell Publisher Comments Stan Coren’s groundbreaking The Intelligence of Dogs meets Bernd Heinrich’s classic Mind of the Raven in this astonishing, beautifully illustrated look at the uncanny intelligence and emotions of crows. New research indicates that crows are... (read more) Your price: $15.00 New - Trade Paper
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Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds (P.S.) by Bernd Heinrich Publisher Comments Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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That Quail, Robert by Margaret Stanger Publisher Comments The perennially bestselling and acclaimed classic of the little bird who preferred human companionship to other quail.... (read more) List Price $10.00 Your price: $4.50 Used - Mass Market
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Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Publisher Comments There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. Crow Planet is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak by Arnette Heidcamp Publisher Comments Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life. 57 full-color photographs; 10 black-and-white drawings.... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Birds of Paradise: Revealing the World's Most Extraordinary Birds by Tim Laman Publisher Comments "You’ll initially find it hard to believe that these pictures are real—but they are. These are the most beautiful photographs of the world’s most beautiful birds. The birds’ behavior, richly described in the text, is as remarkable... (read more) Your price: $50.00 New - Hardcover
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Sparrow (Animal) by Kim Todd Publisher Comments Innocent. Invader. Lover. Thief. Sparrows are everywhere and wear many guises. Able to live in the Arctic and the desert, from Beijing to San Francisco, the house sparrow is the most ubiquitous wild bird in the world. They are the subject of elegies by... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Monographs in Population Biology #0014: Some Adaptations of Marsh-Nesting Blackbirds by Gordon H Orians Publisher Comments The variety of social systems among the New World blackbirds (Family Icteridae) and the structural simplicity of their foraging environment provide excellent opportunities for testing theorics about the adaptive significance of their behavior. Here... (read more) List Price $88.25 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Hummingbirds of North America (Peterson Field Guides) by Petersons Guide Publisher Comments Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot... (read more) List Price $22.00 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Flexible
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Sunbirds: A Guide OT the Sunbirds, Spiderhunters, Sugarbirds and Flowerpeckers of the World by Robert Cheke Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-375) and index.... (read more) List Price $58.00 Your price: $17.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Hummingbirds of the American West (Natural History) by Lynn Hassler Kaufman Publisher Comments The American Southwest offers prime habitat for hummingbirds. Indeed, of the sixteen species of hummingbirds resident in North America, all but one either nest in or migrate through the region. In Hummingbirds of the American West, birding authority Lynn... (read more) Your price: $12.75 New - Trade Paper
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Last of the Curlews 2e PB by Fred Bodsworth Publisher Comments More than three million readers around the world have been touched by this conservation classic, the story of a solitary Eskimo curlew's last perilous migration and search for a mate. The lone survivor comes to stand for the entirety of a lost species.... (read more) List Price $10.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Oriole Book by Nancy Flood Synopsis Illustrated natural history information on a popular backyard visitor, covering feeding behaviors, courtship, nest building, raising young, migration, and more Focus on Baltimore and Bullock's Orioles but with information on every North American species... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Nature of Penguins by Jonathan Chester Publisher Comments With their toddler-like waddle and chubby tuxedoed bodies, penguins capture the hearts and imaginations of animal lovers of all ages. To Jonathan Chester, penguins have been a lifetime passion ever since he first encountered them as a child vacationing... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Downy Woodpecker (Wild Bird Guides) by Gary Ritchison Publisher Comments Amateur bird-watchers, nature lovers, and ornithologists will find the book . . . absorbing... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Crow (Animal) by Boria Sax Publisher Comments The crow is a remarkably graceful bird: a single curve runs from the tip of its beak to the end of its tail, which changes rhythmically as it turns its head or bends toward the ground. It takes flight effortlessly, ascending like a spirit to glide over... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Cotingas and Manakins by Guy M. Kirwan Publisher Comments "Cotingas and Manakins is a major contribution to the literature on what is a most charismatic group of birds. The scholarship is exemplary and the plates by Eustace Barnes are nicely executed. The photographic coverage is superior, particularly given... (read more) Your price: $55.00 New - Hardcover
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Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Publisher Comments There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both an indicator of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. Crow Planet reminds us that we do not need to head to faraway places to encounter nature. Rather,... (read more) List Price $23.99 Your price: $13.50 Used - Hardcover
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Amazing Hummingbirds: Unique Images and Characteristics by Stan Tekiela Publisher Comments Award-winning author/photographer Stan Tekielaís book demonstrates why hummingbirds are among the most beloved backyard visitors. Page upon page of unique photos and fascinating details blend together to present the hummingbird like never before.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Complete Book of Hummingbirds by Tony Tilford Synopsis Hummingbird plumage comes in all colorsemerald, ruby, sapphire, azure, garnet, and topazno wonder theyre often called jewels in flight.” Discover these remarkable little birds in The Complete Book of Hummingbirds by avian expert... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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