Conservation Biology Of Hawaiian Forest Birds
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Author | : Thane K. Pratt |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 728 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0300141084 |
Download Conservation Biology of Hawaiian Forest Birds Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Hawaii’s forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared in the past thirty years, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are currently in decline. Thane K. Pratt, his coeditors, and collaborators, all leaders in their field, describe the research and conservation efforts over the past thirty years to save Hawaii’s forest birds. They also offer the most comprehensive look at the reasons for these extinctions and attempts to overcome them in the future. Among the topics covered in this book are trends in bird populations, environmental and genetic factors limiting population size, avian diseases, predators, and competing alien bird species. Color plates by award-winning local photographer Jack Jeffrey illustrate all living species discussed or described.
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Total Pages | : 90 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Forest birds |
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Download Hawaii's Forest Birds Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : J. Michael Scott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Download Evolution, Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Hawaiian Birds Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 149 |
Release | : 1992-02-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309047757 |
Download The Scientific Bases for the Preservation of the Hawaiian Crow Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Hawaiian Crow, or 'Alala, once an inhabitant of large forested areas of Hawaii, is now found only in the wild in a relatively small area of the central Kona coast. The decline of the 'Alala is part of a larger phenomenon of reduction and extinction of forest birds throughout Polynesia that has been associated with human colonization. It is a symptom of underlying ecological problems. In this book, a committee of experts in ornithology, captive propagation, conservation biology, population genetics, and ecology analyzes existing data about the 'Alala and details its findings, conclusions, and recommendations concerning recovery efforts for this endangered bird.
Author | : Navjot S. Sodhi |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2011-02-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1444342592 |
Download Conservation of Tropical Birds Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Conservation of Tropical Birds has been written by four conservation biologists whose expertise spans all the tropical regions of the world. It is the first book to cover all the major issues in tropical bird conservation. Current problems faced by tropical bird conservationists are summarised and potential solutions outlined based on the results of case studies. Birds are key indicators of ecosystem health, and such a well-studied group of organisms, that they provide an excellent lens through which to examine global conservation problems caused by phenomena such as climate change, declines in ecosystem services, habitat loss, fires, overexploitation, and invasive species. Therefore, the book also provides an engaging synopsis of the general issues in conservation and the problems faced by other wildlife. This book serves as an important resource and companion to all people interested in observing and conserving birds in the tropics and elsewhere.
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Total Pages | : 431 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Bird populations |
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Download Forest Bird Communities of the Hawaiian Islands Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Jim Denny |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1999-10-31 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780824820978 |
Download The Birds of Kaua'i Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Kaua'i is the place for birdwatching in Hawai'i. Let The Birds of Kauai be your guide! Written in an appealing, informal style, The Birds of Kaua'i offers readers an enjoyable look at the avifauna of Hawai'i's oldest island. Two of the most important and impressive sites for birdwatching in the State are located on Kaua'i: Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Alaka'i Wilderness Preserve. Kilauea, on the island's windward shore, boasts substantial populations of seabirds, which can be viewed up close; Alaka'i is the most pristine native rain forest in the Islands and until two short decades ago its valleys still echoed with the songs of every native bird historically known to reside there. Today many species continue to thrive in the lush ancient forest. Superbly illustrated with more than 80 color photographs, The Birds of Kauai covers every avian species that can be seen on the Garden Island. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm are evident on each page as he describes native forest birds, seabirds, alien birds, and migratory visitors. One of world's rarest birds is the Kaua'i 'O'o, the victim of predation and extensive changes to its environment. These and other threats to the Island's fragile bird populations are discussed.
Author | : Lindsay Young |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 626 |
Release | : 2022-09-27 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0323885403 |
Download Conservation of Marine Birds Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Conservation of Marine Birds is the first book to outline and synthesize the myriad of threats faced by one of the most imperiled groups of birds on earth. With more than half of all 346 seabird species worldwide experiencing population declines and 29% of species recognized as globally threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the timing to determine solutions to threats could not be more urgent. Written by a diverse team of international experts on marine birds, this book explores the environmental and biogeographical factors that influence seabird conservation and provides concrete recommendations for mounting climate change issues. This book will be an important resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as ecologists and students who want to understand seabirds, the threats they are facing, and tactics to help conserve and protect them. Outlines both threats and solutions in the marine and terrestrial realm Synthesizes information to provide a comprehensive strategy moving forward, especially considering climate change Created by a team of experts with the latest and most comprehensive knowledge of seabird conservation
Author | : Charles P. Stone |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Download Conservation Biology in Hawaiʻi Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Alan C. Ziegler |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2002-09-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 082484243X |
Download Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Not since Willam A. Bryan's 1915 landmark compendium, Hawaiian Natural History, has there been a single-volume work that offers such extensive coverage of this complex but fascinating subject. Illustrated with more than two dozen color plates and a hundred photographs and line drawings, Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution updates both the earlier publication and subsequent works by compiling and synthesizing in a uniform and accessible fashion the widely scattered information now available. Readers can trace the natural history of the Hawaiian Archipelago through the book's twenty-eight chapters or focus on specific topics such as island formation by plate tectonics, plant and animal evolution, flightless birds and their fossil sites, Polynesian migrational history and ecology, the effects of humans and exotic animals on the environment, current conservation efforts, and the contributions of the many naturalists who visited the islands over the centuries and the stories behind their discoveries. An extensive annotated bibliography and a list of audio-visual materials will help readers locate additional sources of information.