Bird Trapping and Bird Banding: A Handbood for Trapping Methods All Over the World [Paperback]

Hans Bub (Author), Karin Wuertz-Schaefer (Translator), Frances Hamerstrom (Translator)

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Cornell University Press (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801483123
• ISBN-13: 978-0801483127
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #968,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for avian field biologists, December 20, 2008

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Fabio S. R. Amaral "Fabio Raposo" (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bird Trapping and Bird Banding: A Handbood for Trapping Methods All Over the World (Paperback)

I'm ornithologist working in the Neotropics, and this book has been very useful to me. Lots of different approaches are covered, and it comes handy not only for songbirds, but also tough ones like rails. The author puts a lot of emphasis on the history of each capture method, which makes it a very entertaining reading. There are nice illustrations for each kind of trap. Some traps are pretty obvious to build, but others not so much. However, don`t expect step-by-step lessons and detailed projects for each trap. If you are interested in field techniques, tons of info on their uses and their history - go for it. If you need more detailed protocols, go for it too (but you'll need to use the extensive list of references - which is very rich - and get the original papers).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly outstanding!!!, February 18, 2006

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Magno B. C. Branco (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bird Trapping and Bird Banding: A Handbood for Trapping Methods All Over the World (Paperback)

Finally, a comprehensive compendium about bird trapping and banding, a must have for anyone serious about field ornithology.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, April 27, 2005

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Massimiliano Volpi "max" (Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bird Trapping and Bird Banding: A Handbood for Trapping Methods All Over the World (Paperback)

I think this is probably the most usefull book for any ornithologist interested in banning birds. There are also invaluable informations to game warden on traps which might be used by poachers. It covers all trapping methods which are used to catch birds alive.