A Sketch of Rare Birds

A Sketch of Rare Birds
Author: Ji Zhao
Publisher: Royal Collection of Imperi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781487801465

Handscroll; Ink and wash on paper; 404cm(width)*22cm(height) Emperor Huizong was a model bird and flower painter, his strokes simple yet elegant. Whether birds or flowers, his subjects are alike not only in appearance, but also spirit. "A good resemblance in appearance requires the artist to retain the spirit of the subject, and a good resemblance in spirit requires the artist to reflect on the nature of the subject." By presenting his subjects' precise form and lively spirit Zhao Ji strove to produce sketches that are true to life and to develop resemblance in spirit through resemblance in form. In his paintings, birds are outlined with light ink, then dark ink is used to add detail to the feathers on the head and tail. By painting in multiple layers, the fluffiness, thickness, and gorgeous colors of the bird's feathers are displayed. Similar techniques are applied in painting leaves to produce a lifelike, vivid effect.

Rare Birds of North America

Rare Birds of North America
Author: Steve N. G. Howell
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2014-02-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691117969

The first comprehensive illustrated guide to North America's vagrant birds Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions—the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns of occurrence by region and season, enabling readers to see where, when, and why each species occurs in North America. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, age, sex, distribution, and status. Rare Birds of North America provides unparalleled insights into vagrancy and avian migration, and will enrich the birding experience of anyone interested in finding and observing rare birds. Covers 262 species of vagrant birds found in the United States and Canada Features 275 stunning color plates that depict every species Explains patterns of occurrence by region and season Provides an invaluable overview of vagrancy patterns and migration Includes detailed species accounts and cutting-edge identification tips

On Rare Birds

On Rare Birds
Author: Anita Albus
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0762774835

A passionate natural history of extinct and endangered bird species from around the world.

Atlas of Rare Birds

Atlas of Rare Birds
Author: Dominic Couzens
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Rare birds
ISBN: 9781847735355

All life depends on plants but they are often taken for granted in our everyday lives. It is easy to ignore the fact that we are facing a crisis, with scientists estimating that one third of all flowering plant species are threatened with extinction. "Modern Day Arks" considers the essential conservation role of botanic gardens. Chapters feature gardens from around the world, including the UK, US, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Uganda, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil and China, revealing how a global network is striving to save our botanical heritage. Comments and photographs from the botanists involved lend an important personal angle to the text and reveal the important but little-known work that goes on behind the scenes of these beautiful gardens. In this elegant and engaging book, Sara Oldfield shows how botanic gardens truly are 'modern day arks' safeguarding species and saving resources on which we may soon depend. It is to be published in 2010, a year that sees the culmination of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.

Rare Birds

Rare Birds
Author: Shelley Wong
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781939728135

The World's Rarest Birds

The World's Rarest Birds
Author: Erik Hirschfeld
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2013-03-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1400844908

An illustrated survey of the world's most endangered birds This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species—the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds has introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is divided into seven regional sections—Europe and the Middle East; Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America. Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species under threat there, and gives a concise description of distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62 data-deficient species.

The Birds of America

The Birds of America
Author: John James Audubon
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Artists
ISBN: 9780565093396

'Birds of America' is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also one of the most valuable - a complete set sold at auction in December 2010 for 7.3 million, which is a world record.

Rare Bird

Rare Bird
Author: Anna Whiston-Donaldson
Publisher: Convergent Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1601425201

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A masterpiece of hope, love, and the resilience and ferocity of the human spirit.”—Glennon Doyle Melton, from the foreword “Profound, tender, honest—and utterly unforgettable.”—Gretchen Rubin “I wish I had nothing to say on the matter of loss, but I do. Because one day I encouraged my two kids to go out and play in the rain, and only one came home. . . .” On an ordinary September day, twelve-year-old Jack is swept away in a freak neighborhood flood. His parents and younger sister are left to wrestle with awful questions: How could God let this happen? Can we ever be happy again? In Rare Bird, Anna Whiston-Donaldson unfolds a mother’s story of loss that leads, in time, to enduring hope. This is a book about facing impossible circumstances and desperately wishing you could turn back the clock. It is about discovering that you’re braver than you think. It is about the flicker of hope and the realization that in times of heartbreak, God is closer than your own skin. With this unforgettable account of a family’s love and longing, Anna will draw you deeper into a divine goodness that keeps us—beyond all earthly circumstances—safe.

A Natural History of Uncommon Birds

A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Author: George Edwards
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780342165056

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