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This vintage book contains an comprehensive and informative treatise on the crow family of birds, with information on the raven, the carrion crow, and the rook. Included in this volume are historical notes, anecdotal evidence, and a wealth of other interesting and useful information on the subject. It is highly recommended for those with an interest in ornithology, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much utility to contemporary readers as it was when first published. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.
Meet the Crow Family - After a whirlwind romance, marriage and a nest full of kids, Mom and Dad Crow face challenges leading to a fateful choice. Now the children must learn of the complex emotions that accompany any family going through divorce. Told with colorful characters, Big Changes in the Crow Family is intended to encourage meaningful discussion between adults and children facing similar life challenges.
The crow family: the cleverest, most resourceful, most entertaining of birds, and all around us all the time. Known to make strong and lifelong relationships with humans, they are found in all their variety worldwide. All cultures have myths and legends about them and they are endlessly fascinating. This book explains the physiology of the bird and describes the eight types found in the UK.
Drawing on his own experiences in Florida and New England, with reference to published literature, Kilham describes many hitherto unknown aspects of the behavior of crows and ravens. He particularly emphasizes the cooperation in food gathering (some call it theft) and storage, breeding, nesting, and defense. Includes wonderful drawings by Joan Waltermire. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Crows and Jays is a combination of scientifically accurate information and an identification guide, planned to give anyone, whether a birdwatcher or biologist, a greater understanding of the lives of these beautiful, yet very complex, group of birds. 120 species of crows, jays and their allies exist in the world today. Many are exceedingly beautiful in colour, grace and form, whereas others are black and somewhat sinister in appearance. In no other group of perching birds has evolution produced such a degree of variation, from the tiny Hume's Ground-Jay of the steppe-highlands of Tibet to the huge Thick-billed Raven of the mountains of Ethiopia. Some have had a long association with people a...
The Crow family is introduced, starting with the budding romance between Mom and Dad to their now-apparent divorce. The Crow kids learn what divorce means and how it will affect their lives. In the midst of turmoil, the kids find comfort in knowing the conflict is not their fault and they are still very much loved.