In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, James Hancock distills his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognized subspecies. The text comprises a thumbnail sketch, including descriptions of the appearance, distribution, conservation status, feeding, and breeding ecology of each species. Over 150 wonderful color photographs, most by the author, show all the recognizable forms of each species, illustrating the variety and beauty of these birds. As a valuable reference and a fine photo collection, this book will find a place on the shelves of bird lovers everywhere.
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"...the book is not only a summary of what is known (with a remarkably comprehensive bibliography), but also indicates that there is still a significant amount to be discovered. The most important element of Wells' book is the considered review of all information of each species. Having been the focus for so much ornithological work in the last 20 years, Wells is aware of almost all of the work that has been undertaken and has a unique position from which to evaluate the information, and he does this with his customary thoroughness."
--Philip McGowan, World Pheasant Assn., in QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY (March 2001)
"The text is brief and the photographic quality excellent, with photographs of many of the species-level plumage variations found within this group. This book would be an excellent complement to broader field guides, especially for people living near or in zones with high heron diversity, such as coastal, tropical, and subtropical areas."
--D. Flaspohler, Michigan Technological University, in CHOICE (July/August 2000)
"This work is the author's personal account of an attractive and, still in many ways, mysterious bird family. The book is well edited and easy to read."
--Matti Kapanen in ALULA (February 2000)
"A lovely, species by species account of the heron family. The photos are the highlight of this book..."
--BTO NEWS (January/February 2000)
"I found the concise listing of all species and sub-species particularly useful. This is a book by a man who has travelled the globe in a labor of love. In those travels, James has amassed an insight on this long-legged family of water birds that few people have achieved for any group of birds.
The Photographic Journey is a volume that I am happy to have on my bookshelves and I am pleased to draw it to the attention of all those who share the author's love of herons and egrets."
--John Taverner in HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE (February 1999)
"This book is a wonderful introduction to the world of herons and egrets. Each of the 47 species known to man is depicted in colour, 39 of them in a variety of colour photos showing various colour morphs and subspecies. ...The photos are excellent and often serve to put you in touch with each species more fully than the text, though in this book both work together well. All in all, this is a wonderful little book that will grace any library shelf it rests on and will obviously be well read and cherished..."
--THE EARTHLIFE WEB
--Philip McGowan, World Pheasant Assn., in QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY (March 2001)
"The text is brief and the photographic quality excellent, with photographs of many of the species-level plumage variations found within this group. This book would be an excellent complement to broader field guides, especially for people living near or in zones with high heron diversity, such as coastal, tropical, and subtropical areas."
--D. Flaspohler, Michigan Technological University, in CHOICE (July/August 2000)
"This work is the author's personal account of an attractive and, still in many ways, mysterious bird family. The book is well edited and easy to read."
--Matti Kapanen in ALULA (February 2000)
"A lovely, species by species account of the heron family. The photos are the highlight of this book..."
--BTO NEWS (January/February 2000)
"I found the concise listing of all species and sub-species particularly useful. This is a book by a man who has travelled the globe in a labor of love. In those travels, James has amassed an insight on this long-legged family of water birds that few people have achieved for any group of birds.
The Photographic Journey is a volume that I am happy to have on my bookshelves and I am pleased to draw it to the attention of all those who share the author's love of herons and egrets."
--John Taverner in HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE (February 1999)
"This book is a wonderful introduction to the world of herons and egrets. Each of the 47 species known to man is depicted in colour, 39 of them in a variety of colour photos showing various colour morphs and subspecies. ...The photos are excellent and often serve to put you in touch with each species more fully than the text, though in this book both work together well. All in all, this is a wonderful little book that will grace any library shelf it rests on and will obviously be well read and cherished..."
--THE EARTHLIFE WEB
From the Back Cover
Herons and Egrets are a striking and beautiful part of the wetland habitats the world over; a diverse group, though an easily recognised one through their conspicuous adaptations to their typical environment and aquatic food supply. Long legs and long, flexible necks with small heads with large spear shaped bills and bright eyes, angled for precise binocular vision, mark out these often large birds at a glance. Often bold in their behavior, they stalk the water margins and reedbeds in search of fish and amphibians, which they catch and consume with ruthless ease. More often than not, the sight of herons will be the abiding memory of a birdwatching visit to marshes and swamps the world over.
James Hancock has spent a lifetime in pursuit of herons and the secrets of their ecology. In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, he distils his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognised subspecies. The text comprises a thumbnail sketch, and descriptions of the appearance, distribution, conservation status, feeding and breeding ecology of each species. Over 150 wonderful color photographs, most by the author, show all the recognisable forms of each species, illustrating the variety and beauty of these birds.
At once a valuable reference and a fine photo collection, this book will find a place on the shelves of bird lovers everywhere.
James Hancock has spent a lifetime in pursuit of herons and the secrets of their ecology. In this book, the only complete review of the world's herons currently in print, he distils his knowledge into a concise review of all 47 species and recognised subspecies. The text comprises a thumbnail sketch, and descriptions of the appearance, distribution, conservation status, feeding and breeding ecology of each species. Over 150 wonderful color photographs, most by the author, show all the recognisable forms of each species, illustrating the variety and beauty of these birds.
At once a valuable reference and a fine photo collection, this book will find a place on the shelves of bird lovers everywhere.
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In the evening they flight in like ducks to gather at a roost beneath which they leap-frog over each other as they feed and quarrel before settling down in the trees. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lanceolate plumes, breeding plumes, other heron species, day herons, nominate race, this heron, yellow lores, dark morph, nonbreeding bird, tiger herons, pond heron, nonbreeding plumage, reef heron, pale blue eggs, immature birds, large heron, little egret, white morphs, habitat conservation, other herons, twig nest, stick nest, mixed colonies, eastern race, yellow bill Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Identification Length, Above Right, South America, East Africa, Above Left, Bill Clappering, New Guinea, North America, Central America, South-East Asia, Walking Slowly, New Zealand, Kisite Island, Old World, Reddish Egret, Walks Slowly, South Africa, West African, Crest Raising, Gulf of Mexico, Lake Turkana, New World, Baja California, Feeding Small, Foot Stirring New!
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In the evening they flight in like ducks to gather at a roost beneath which they leap-frog over each other as they feed and quarrel before settling down in the trees. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lanceolate plumes, breeding plumes, other heron species, day herons, nominate race, this heron, yellow lores, dark morph, nonbreeding bird, tiger herons, pond heron, nonbreeding plumage, reef heron, pale blue eggs, immature birds, large heron, little egret, white morphs, habitat conservation, other herons, twig nest, stick nest, mixed colonies, eastern race, yellow bill Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Identification Length, Above Right, South America, East Africa, Above Left, Bill Clappering, New Guinea, North America, Central America, South-East Asia, Walking Slowly, New Zealand, Kisite Island, Old World, Reddish Egret, Walks Slowly, South Africa, West African, Crest Raising, Gulf of Mexico, Lake Turkana, New World, Baja California, Feeding Small, Foot Stirring New!
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- The Herons of the World by James Hancock in Front Matter
- The Herons Handbook (Helm Field Guides) by James Hancock in Front Matter
- Bird Tracks & Sign : A Guide to North American Species by Mark Elbroch in Back Matter
- Bird Signs: Guidance and Wisdom from Our Feathered Friends (Book & Cards) by G.G. Carbone in Back Matter
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