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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) Your price: $23.99 New - Hardcover 
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The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North America's Most Iconic Birds with CD (Audio) by Paul Bannick and Martyn Stewart Publisher Comments Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways in which they define and enrich the... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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Mind of the Raven : Investigations and Adventures With Wolf-birds (99 Edition) by Bernd Heinrich Publisher Comments An award-winning scientist presents a lyrical and scientific exploration of the raven, one of the most complex and engaging creatures known to man. Photo insert. Line drawings throughout.... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Seasons of the Robin (Mildred Wyatt-Wold Series in Ornithology) by Don Grussing Publisher Comments In a small nest in a large oak tree, the drama begins. A young American Robin breaks open his shell and emerges into a world that will provide the warmth of sunny days and the life-threatening chill of cold, rainy nights; the satisfaction of a full... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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The Hummingbird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds by Don Stokes Publisher Comments Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring... (read more) List Price $13.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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In the Company of Crows and Ravens by John M. Marzluff and Tony Angell Publisher Comments “Crows and people share similar traits and social strategies. To a surprising extent, to know the crow is to know ourselves.”—from the Preface From the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Oriole Book by Nancy Flood Synopsis The brilliant flash of an orioles orange or yellow plumage against a black background is a welcome sign of spring for birders and backyard bird-watchers alike. Learn more about one of the most colorful and popular groups of birds in North America with... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - 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 Tony Tilford.... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Pigeon (Animal) by Barbara Allen Publisher Comments Our frequent urban companion, cooing in the eaves of train stations or scavenging underfoot for breadcrumbs and discarded French fries, the pigeon has many detractors--and even some fans. Written out of love for and fascination with this humble yet... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Roosters by Philippe Schlienger Publisher Comments Philippe Schlienger’s roosters stare at us with an aggressiveness and an anxiety common to all birds. But what a shock to be faced with these roosters dressed for a parade! Blazing, dazzling, glittering, they are fantastic. One has a stiffened and... (read more) List Price $55.00 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Bowerbirds (Australian Natural History) by Peter Rowland Publisher Comments - Includes more than fifty illustrations, including color pictures of each Australian species, their bowers, displays and distributional mapsThe bowerbirds (family Ptilonorhynchidae) are famed for their unique bower-building behavior. In some species... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Trade Paper
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Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird by Andrew D. Blechman Publisher Comments Many people consider the ubiquitous pigeon to be a pest. But as Blechman demonstrates in his enjoyable and informative book, this much-maligned bird has served humans well for thousands of years.... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The California Quail by Aldo Starke Leopold Publisher Comments This well-illustrated, comprehensive book summarizes what is known about the history, biology, and management of the California Quail. "The California Quail" is the definitive work on this beautiful bird.... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Monographs in Population Biology #0014: Some Adaptations of Marsh-Nesting Blackbirds by Orians Gordon H Publisher Comments Here Gordon Orians presents the results of his many years of research on how blackbirds utilize their marsh environments during the breeding season. These results stem from information he gathered on three species during ten breeding seasons in the... (read more) List Price $78.75 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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A Field Guide to Warblers of North America (Peterson Field Guides) by Jon L Dunn Publisher Comments The first comprehensive field guide to North American warblers describes all 60 species in detail, from field marks and vocalizations to mating habits and preferred habitats. The 32 color paintings use the unique Peterson Identification System to... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Of Parrots and People: The Sometimes Funny, Always Fascinating, and Often Catastrophic Collision of Two Intelligent Species by Mira Tweti Publisher Comments There are an estimated 50 million parrots in the United States today. Their intelligence and extraordinary personalities make them beloved members of the families that bring them into their homes. In Of Parrots and People, award-winning journalist and... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Kea, Bird of Paradox by Judy Diamond Publisher Comments The kea, a crow-sized parrot that lives in the rugged mountains of New Zealand, is considered by some a playful comic and by others a vicious killer. Its true character is a mystery that biologists have debated for more than a century. Judy Diamond and... (read more) List Price $44.50 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Corvus: A Life with Birds by Esther Woolfson Publisher Comments Ever since her daughter rescued a fledgling rook, Esther Woolfson has been fascinated with corvids, the bird group that includes crows, rooks, magpies, and ravens. Today, the rook, named Chicken, is a member of the Woolfson family along with other winged... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Enjoying Hummingbirds: In the Wild & in Your Yard by Larry Gates Publisher Comments The hummingbird is one of the most attractive and popular birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant coloring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favorite backyard visitor. This colorful guide describes the fascinating life in the wild of a... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Superdove: How the Pigeon Took Manhattan...and the World by Courtney Humphries Publisher Comments Why do we see pigeons as lowly urban pests and how did they become such common city dwellers? Courtney Humphries traces the natural history of the pigeon, recounting how these shy birds that once made their homes on the sparse cliffs of sea coasts came... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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