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Conservation Evidence eBook Series

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  • Bird Conservation

    Evidence for the effects of interventions

    Series series Conservation Evidence
    This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild birds. The authors worked with an international group of bird experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit wild birds. For each intervention, the book summarises studies captured by the Conservation Evidence project, where that intervention has ... Read more

    $25.49 USD

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  • Alex & Me

    How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

    New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before ... Read more

    $18.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Genius of Birds

    **“Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of ‘bird brains,’ [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . .” —New York Times Book Review“A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence.” —Scientific AmericanAn award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess**Birds are astonishingly ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Gifts of the Crow

    How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

    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.Playful, social, and passionate, crows have brains that are huge for their body size, which allows them to think, plan, and reconsider their actions. They also exhibit an avian kind of eloquence, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Pocket Guide to Birds of East Africa

    by Dave Richards ...
    Series series Pocket Guide
    This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region. Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds. Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species. Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text. ... Read more

    $10.09 USD

  • The Wonder of Birds

    What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future

    by Jim Robbins ...
    A fascinating investigation into the miraculous world of birds and the powerful—and surprising—ways they enrich our lives and sustain the planetOur relationship to birds is different from our relationship to any other wild creatures. They are found virtually everywhere and we love to watch them, listen to them, keep them as pets, wear their feathers, even converse with them. Birds, Jim Robbins ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Mateship with Birds

    by A.H. Chisholm ...
    With the original introduction by C.J. Dennis and a new foreword by Sean Dooley.Ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm’s classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds — their seasonal doings and their complex relationships — reflects his patient and detailed observations, and ... Read more

    $22.19 USD

  • A Life of Ospreys

    by Roy Dennis ...
    Ospreys are one of our best known and best loved birds and the name Roy Dennis is not only synonymous with the successful return of the osprey to Scotland, but is also renowned for his international work with a variety of species. From the time he saw his first osprey, back in 1960, Roy has worked to help this magnificent raptor establish itself once more in a country where it had been hounded and ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • The Meaning of Birds

    by Simon Barnes ...
    One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year and what their presence tells us about the places they inhabit, The Meaning of Birds muses on the uses of feathers, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Mammals of South-east Asia

    Series series Pocket Photo Guides
    An authoritative pocket guide to the mammals of South-east Asia.This compact, easy-to-use identification guide describes 192 species of mammals found in South-east Asia, covering each major genus. The book features thumbnail silhouettes, a regional distribution map, and up-to-date tips on the best wildlife localities.Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Nightingales in November

    A Year in the Lives of Twelve British Birds

    by Mike Dilger ...
    Have you ever wondered what 'our' birds get up to when they're not pinching our peanuts, pilfering our pyracantha berries or nesting under the eaves of our homes? The One Show's natural history star Mike Dilger tells us the answers in Nightingales in November.This brilliant almanac tells the very different personal and annual stories of twelve well-known birds we deign to call 'British'. Through a ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

  • Bird Wonders - Strangest Birds

    Birds of the World

    Birds have captured the imagination since the beginning of time. Their ability to fly while we are stuck on the ground has led to many myths and stories about their origins. A book about the wonders of birds will help a child's imagination literally take flight. They will be able to see into the mythical and realistic world of their favorite animals. Birds are so varied in size and color. A book ... Read more

    $4.99 USD