By Paul J. Baicich, J. O. Harrison
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Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds, moment Edition presents an intensive, species-by-species consultant to the breeding biology of the birds of North the USA. a few 670 breeding species are defined in complete, overlaying the birds of an enormous quarter, from the Arctic to the southern boundary of the continental usa. the most textual content offers entire easy info at the breeding cycle of every species, summarized in a average series: nest habitat, nest-site, nest building, breeding season, eggs, incubation and nesting and nestling interval. greater than seven hundred colour and line illustrations supply invaluable details at the identity of the nests, eggs, and nestlings of 597 species. The publication covers maybe the main attention-grabbing points of North American chook existence, their replica and the care in their younger, crucial parts within the survival of any species. The ebook summarizes all that's identified of this important a part of a bird's lifestyles cycle, and via omission, issues to what's but unknown and will but be stumbled on through the medical ornithologist and birder alike. in the event that your fascination within the nests, eggs, and nestlings of North American birds facilities on making a choice on them within the box, you'll find this booklet crucial. If conservation can be a priority, you are going to have fun with the price of realizing the breeding standards and biology of even the most typical of species. This ebook will turn out precious no matter what your curiosity in North American birds.
Key Features:
• Describes nests, eggs, and nestlings and provides easy organic details on nesting and breeding biology
• contains updated insurance of all breeding species present in North the USA, together with Alaska and Canada in a single finished quantity
• comprises greater than seven hundred colour and line illustrations of nests, eggs, and nestlings
Species record by means of Family:
Loons: Gaviidae. Grebes: Podicipedidae. Shearwaters: Procellariidae. Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae. Boobies and Gannets: Sulidae. Pelicans: Pelecanidae. Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae. Darters: Anhingidae. Frigatebirds: Fregatidae. Bitterns and Herons: Ardeidae. Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiomithidae. Storks: Ciconiidae. Swans, ducks, and geese: Anatidae. American Vultures: Catharidae. Kites, Hawks, Eagles and Allies: Accipitridae. Caracaras and Falcons: Falconidae. Guans: Cracidae. Partridges, Grouse, Turkey, and Quail: Phasianidae. Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae. Limpkins: Aramidae. Cranes: Gruidae. Plovers: Charadriidae. Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae. Stilts and Avocets: Recurvirostridae. Jacanas: Jacanidae. Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies: Scolopacidae. Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae. Auks, Murres, and Puffins: Alcidae. Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae. Parakeets and Parrots: Psittacidae. Cuckoos, Roadrunner, and Anis: Cuculidae. Barn Owls: Tytonidae. commonplace Owls: Strigidae. Goatsuckers: Caprimulgidae. Swifts: Apodidae. Hummingbirds: Trochilidae. Trogons: Trogonidae. Kingfishers: Alcedinidae. Woodpeckers: Picidae. Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae. Larks: Alaudidae. Swallows: Hirundinidae. Jays, Magpies, and Crows: Corvidae. Titmica: Paridae. Verdin: Remizidae. Bushtits: Aegithalidae. Nutcatchers: Sittidae. Creepers: Certhiidae. Bulbuls: Pycnonotidae. Wrens: Troglodytidae. Dippers: Cinclidae. outdated global Warblers, Gnatcatchers, outdated international Flycatchers, Thrushes and Wrentit: Uscicapidae. Mockingbirds and Thrashers: Mimidae. Wagtails and Pipits: Motacillidae. Waxwings Bombycillidae. Silky-Flycatchers: Ptilogonatidae. Shrikes: Laniidae. Starlings: Stumidae. Vireos: Vireonidae. Wood-Warblers, Tanagers, Cardinals, Grosbreaks, Sparrows, Buntins, Blackbirds, and Allies: Emberizidae. Fringinlline and Carueline Finches and Allies: Fringillidae. previous international Sparrows: Passeridae.
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Irides dark brown. Nestling period: Young first tended by both parents, later the adults divide brood between them. Young feed themselves at 2 weeks, independent at 3 weeks. Age at first flight 45 days. 52 Podi c ipedidae Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) Figure I I , Plate 1 8 Breeds o n lakes and i n sheltered inlets and bays o f the coast. Nest built i n tall plants, tule and reeds, growing in water on the edge of large stretches of open water. Breeds in colonies that may be large, with hundreds of nests at times, all fairly close together.
14. C,P). o. 14): rails, down black (D,5,9,11,15,17): gallinules, white sheaths on head at first (D,5,9,12); American Coot. lO). Identification keys 43 p. 10). q. LARGER DOWNY NESTLING, WITH DOWN DARK BROWN OR BLACKISH. 2). r. l). s. NESTLINGS WITH TOES HAVING TWO FRONT DIGITS FUSED FOR MUCH OF THEIR LENGTH Kingfishers (L,M. I ). t. I). u. NESTLINGS WITH ALL FOUR TOES WEBBED Boobies and gannets (},0,2); cormorants (I,J,K,l,2); pelicans (I,K,O,l). Loons (Gaviidae) These birds breed on waters of the northern regions.
With several pairs in separate nest-chambers: or natural cavity in fallen rocks. under boulders or buildings, or ruins. Burrow excavated by male in three nights and a day.