Birds category: 2059 books

A book that will help you understand the parasites that can live on or in your birds. How to identify which parasite might have infected your bird and how to prevent this from happening again. I have mainly written this book as I have worked a lot with birds and their owners and have noticed that...

From the sparrow to the starling, the woodpecker to the warbler, the eagle to the egret, and every species in between, birds are some of the most plentiful and most diverse creatures in North America. Soaring high above us, these winged beauties have long been a source of fascination and enchantment. While...

While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating...

Popular Maine columnist, author, and outdoor enthusiast George Smith confirms in his review that "Gramma Golden's very entertaining books were created to educate children and adults about things we can do to improve and protect our environment. I had a wonderful time last year reading the book...

In their second guide to birding in New Mexico, Judy Liddell and Barbara Hussey share their experiences and intimate knowledge of the best places to find birds in and around Santa Fe and other areas in northern New Mexico. Following the same format as their book on the Albuquerque area, the...

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.' Joseph Addison This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of birds, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of birdwatching.

Indian Ringnecks are elegant parrots that are available in a range of bright and pastel colors. From green to buttercup yellow and lime green, they are beautifully feathered. The distinct ring around the neck gives them their name and they are distinguishable by their long tail. Native to Africa...

"Canary Breeding and Management for Amateurs" is a novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook on keeping canaries, with chapters on everything you might need to know from the construction of cages and perches, to common ailments and their treatment. This timeless guide contains a wealth of...

This compact title is an essential guide to every aspect of the subject, from when and what to feed the birds to building bird tables and nest boxes and planting a garden that will provide nesting, feeding and roosting places. There is also an ID guide to 80 of the most common garden bird species,...

It's not just birdbrains that enjoy Birds of a Feather! There are flamboyant flamingos, owls (some wise, some not so), a fiery phoenix and a flock of other polymer clay creations. Christi's warm writing style and helpful nudgings will stir up your creativity and imagination. The emphasis is on color...

First published around 1900, the aim of this book is to assist school children in the accurate study of a few birds. It is believed that if this be attained, further study of birds will take care of itself. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Almanzo Babcock (born 1849, date of death unknown) was...

Children's book about two people feeding birds and how the birds act and how it effects the people feeding the birds

Never Been Revealed Before Information. Secret Winning Strategies Revealed By Some of the Legends in the Sport is Now Within Your Reach. These Champs lay it Bear and Tell You Exactly How they Win Season after Season,How they Prepare their Birds for Race Day, Feeding, Health, Breeding...

This antique book contains a detailed and interesting guide to breeding very specific colours into pet birds. The perfect book for both professional and private breeders, this text is accessible and comprehensive, and constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. Chapters...