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(Message started by: 鳥友Ａ(BWA) on Apr 4^th, 2004, 7:57pm)

Title: Second-hand Books about Birds
Post by 鳥友Ａ(BWA) on Apr 4^th, 2004, 7:57pm

I found the following books at a second-hand store, perhaps from a serious birdwatcher's collection:

- The Birds of the Western Paleartic, Snow & Perrins, Vol. 2

- Handbook of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa Vol. II, V and IX, Cramp & Simmons, Oxford

- Warblers of Europe, Asia and North Africa, Baker

- Birds & Climate Change, John F Burton

- Birds of the West Indies, Raffaele, Wiley, Garrido, etc.

- A Guide to the Birds of Nepal, Carol and Tim Inskipp

- Guide to Birds of the Galapagos Islands, Castro Philips

- Field Guide to the Birds of Australia, Simpson & Day

Most are in new or fair condition, and priced between $100 and $200.

Those interested may send a private message to me for the name of the store.

Title: Re: Second-hand Books about Birds
Post by Etta on Jun 26^th, 2004, 4:08pm

TITLE: Bird Almanac: A Guide to Essential Facts and Figures of the World's Birds
by David M. Bird
ISBN: 1552979253
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Publish Date: 01 March, 2004
Binding: Paperback , 480 pages , 2 edition
Weight: 1.35 pounds
List Price: USD 22.95

This is a revised and updated edition, features bird facts and figures that I found interesting to read.

Content included: Fossil History, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, mortality, endangered species, mascot birds, bird dassemblages, records in the bird world, who's who, code of ethics, birding sites, attracting birds, FAQ, resources, glossary, taxonomy, world bird list, index.

Here excerpt some interesting questions in the FAQ chapter. (with answers!)

- How can sea birds survive in such a salty environment?
- Why do woodpeckers drum on metal roofs, chimney flashing, drainpipes, and TV antennas?
- Do small birds ever hitch rides on the backs of large birds?
...

I bought "used book" from web bookstore. (which was a new one). ;D
Attached a price comparison site for reference. http://www.addall.com/New/BestSeller.cgi?isbn=1552979253&dispCurr=US

Cheers,
Etta

P.S. Not all US web bookstore ship 'used book' to foreign countries and the shipment price vary.