Books

Categories

1. General Ornithology

   • Textbooks
   • Edited Volumes

   16

   books

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   • Biology of Marine Birds
   • By Chris Merkord
   • June 3, 2015
2. Avian Biology

   • Ecology & Behavior
   • Breeding Biology
   • Population Biology
   • Migration
   • Vocalizations
   • Anatomy & Physiology
   • Health & Disease
   • Feathers, Molt & Coloration
   • Avian Flight
   • Evolution & Natural Selection
   • Biogeography & Speciation
   • Paleontology

   Books on the biology of birds, spanning levels of biological organization from molecules to organisms to ecosystems.

   173

   books

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   • Nests, Eggs, and Incubation
   • By Chris Merkord
   • August 17, 2015
3. Identification, Distribution, and Natural History Guides

   • Field Identification Guides
   • In-Hand Identification Guides
   • Nest & Egg Identification
   • Atlases & Inventories
   • Regional Handbooks
   • Checklists
   • Family Guides
   • Species Monographs

   Books about the identification, distribution, or natural history of birds.

   341

   books

   • 
   • The Birds of Shropshire
   • By Melanie Colón
   • January 9, 2016
4. Conservation & Management

   52

   books

   • 
   • Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Australian Birds
   • By Chris Merkord
   • June 4, 2015
5. Extinct & Endangered Birds

   21

   books

   • 
   • The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World
   • By Chris Merkord
   • June 1, 2015
6. Ethno-ornithology

   Books on the study of the relationship between people and birds.

   16

   books

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   • Multi-Ethnic Bird Guide of the Sub-Antarctic Forests of South America
   • By kelli.moses
   • July 29, 2015
7. Methods & Techniques

   Books about methods and techniques used in the study, conservation, or management of birds, including such topics as field, lab, and analytical techniques.

   12

   books

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   • Bird Ringing Station Manual
   • By Chris Merkord
   • June 5, 2015
8. History

   Books on the history of ornithology.

   11

   books

   • 
   • A History of Ornithology
   • By Chris Merkord
   • June 5, 2015
9. Lexicology

   Dictionaries of word meaning, etymology, eponymy, and onomasiology related to birds, bird names, and ornithology.

   10

   books

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   • Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks
   • By Chris Merkord
   • August 2, 2016
10. Biographies & Memoirs

    Biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs of people who have contributed to the study of birds.

    22

    books

    • 
    • The Birds of Pandemonium
    • By Chris Merkord
    • June 2, 2015
11. Popular Science & Nature Writing

    Books about birds written for a popular audience.

    13

    books

    • 
    • Flamingo
    • By Melanie Colón
    • August 3, 2015
12. Audio & Video

    25

    books

    • 
    • 500 Common Bird Calls in Southern Africa
    • By Chris Merkord
    • June 4, 2015
13. Art

    11

    books

    • 
    • Land of Birds
    • By Chris Merkord
    • March 20, 2015
14. Other Books

    Books that don't fit into one of the other categories or that haven't been categorized by our volunteers yet.
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15. Books by Ornithologists

    A list of books by ornithologists that are not necessarily about birds or ornithology.
    • No books here yet