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Wie füttert man Vögel richtig?
Bei der Beantwortung dieser Frage sind sich alle Naturschützer und Vogelfreunde einig.
An der Fütterungsstelle können die Tiere aus nächster Nähe beobachtet werden. Füttern ist nicht nur Naturerlebnis, sondern auch Artverständnis. Dies gilt insbesondere für Kinder und Jugendliche, die immer weniger Möglichkeiten haben, die Natur zu beobachten und zu erleben. Die meisten leidenschaftlichen Umweltschützer...
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Indian Ringnecks are elegant parrots that are available in a range of bright and pastel colors. From green to buttercup yellow and lime green, they are beautifully feathered. The distinct ring around the neck gives them their name and they are distinguishable by their long tail.
Native to Africa and Asia, these birds from the Psittacine family have been domesticated all over the world. They have been domesticated for several centuries now, so much...
83) The Puffin Book
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Take an intimate journey with award-winning wildlife photographer Drew Buckley as he observes the trials and joys of the Atlantic Puffin, the UK's most recognizable seabird. Featuring stunning photography, The Puffin Book provides an informative insight into the daily struggles of this tenacious little bird.
The Puffin Book is the latest in the compact, accessible Wildlife Book series, exploring our relationship with some of Britain's best-loved...
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Known for the peculiar shaking or bobbing of the head, the Quaker parrot or the Monk parrot makes an amazing companion. These birds are known to be entertaining, clever and very curious. They are extremely social birds. These highly intelligent birds are fun to train and can make the best companions because of their friendly and loving nature. In fact, they are among the most popular pet parrot species for all the right reasons.
Having a bird this...
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Existen más de 300 especies de loros en el mundo, agrupadas en tres grandes familias. Son excelentes animales de compañía, que se domestican con mucha facilidad y aportan una nota exótica única, pero no hay que olvidar que algunas especies están en vías de extinción. Los autores presentan en este libro todo lo que hay que saber sobre:
* Las diferentes especies de loros: cómo reconocerlos, alimentarlos, criarlos…;
* Sus necesidade cotidianas:...
86) Las carolinas
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Pequeña cacatúa, vital y ágil, fácilmente reconocible por su cresta, a menudo erguida, la carolina es originaria de Australia. Especialmente sociable, es un animal de compañía alegre y fiel, sobre todo cuando se trata de un ejemplar domesticado.
Ornitólogo apasionado, el autor aporta sus conocimientos y sus preciados consejos para criar adecuadamente a estos pájaros.
Aquí encontrará información sobre la historia, el comportamiento y los...
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The Caique parrot is known as the clown of the parrot world. The funny demeanor of the bird, coupled with the awkward antics makes this parrot a very entertaining companion.
They are brightly colored in shades of yellow and green. These medium sized birds can learn several tricks, as they are highly intelligent creatures.
These birds are fun loving, confident and happy. They are known for being extremely curious by nature which actually makes it...
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Emus have been raised as pets for several years mostly because of their lean meat. There are several things about the Emu that make them the most adorable pets to have at home. They are wonderfully friendly and can even be very playful around the people that they have bonded with. The gait of these birds and the "goofy"expression that they carry all the time makes them a lot of fun to be around.
Of course, you need to be extremely cautious while...
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Los loros y los periquitos son unos de los animales de compañía más fascinantes. Sus increíbles, bellos y llamativos colores proporcionan un toque exótico a nuestro entorno cotidiano. La predilección de los hombres por estos pájaros viene desde la Antigüedad y, a lo largo de la historia, han sido objeto de multitud de estudios científicos, hasta el punto que suscitan el mismo interés que muchas otras especies que están en peligro de extinción....
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Yet the truth is that they arrived in Victorian times as props in gory plays for tourists. But the ravens' past has far more high drama. From the plains of the North American Indians to the arctic tundra, all the way to the Tower of London, they have been symbols of cruelty, of survival through adversity, and a loveable icon. Boria Sax shows how our attitudes to the raven and to the natural world have changed enormously over the centuries. By describing...
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Eastern waterfowlers, who know the black duck best, regard this big dusky bird as the top game bird against which all other ducks are measured. In parts of the Northeast this feeling of affection is so strong that in some circles only the black rates the name of "duck." All other species, even the famed canvasback, are "coots," "fish ducks," or are known by even less complimentary titles. Much of this devotion is justified. Without the black duck,...
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Lovebirds make the most wonderful pets. It can be great fun to have a lovely pair of birds at home , chirping and playing. The reason why lovebirds are so popular is the fact that they are extremely active and entertaining creatures. They are also the smallest parrots in the world, originating from Africa. But, don't let their tiny exterior fool you. These birds are a lot of work and it takes a very patient person to own and raise lovebirds. If you...
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Birds often symbolize spiritual freedom. The universe for them is vast and without end. Free from attachments and from all earthly treasures, they listen to Mother Nature. Never tired, from far and near, they are wild in spirit and move between the worlds: between earth, air, and water.
Birds are the symphony and poetry of nature on the earth and live with an elegant simplicity tinged with a pure loneliness with worldly cares left behind. The world...
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Los canarios de canto, muy valorados por su capacidad de emitir sonidos imposibles para el resto de los canarios, alegran con sus características melodías las casas de los afortunados que cuentan con algún ejemplar. Los canarios de forma presentan un aspecto singular, debido al tipo de plumaje o a la estructura ósea, o también por la postura que adoptan en la percha. Los canarios de color tienen como principal atractivo los tonos de sus plumas,...
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Have you always wanted to buy Quail, either for companionship or as a profitable venture, but didn't have enough information on how to acquire or raise them? If yes, then this book has been especially, written for you! Quail may be small in size, but are easy to domesticate and care for if given the right kind of environment, attention and know-how. Quail can make for interesting and viable long-term pets. While tiny in size and pleasing in their...
96) Prairie Ducks
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The success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada. In southern Manitoba, in the Waterfowl Research Station, a privately endowed outdoor laboratory owned by the North American Wildlife Foundation and operated by the Wildlife Management Institute. Its principal purpose is to determine...
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For Texas residents and visitors alike, this book is your best guide to the outstanding birding opportunities in the Lone Star State. It reveals where you can find resident, migrant, and rare birds. Explicit driving directions, maps, checklists, and detailed descriptions of hot birding sites make this book the perfect guide for nature lovers, casual bird observers, Life List compilers, and dedicated ornithologists.
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Some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring predators on the planet, the raptors, or birds of prey have captivated us for centuries. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers a fascinating look at these incredible birds.
* Covers all raptors, including hawks, eagles, vultures, falcons, and owls
* Hunting strategies, migration, habitats, and more
* Wings, eyesight, and other amazing adaptations
Includes easy-to-understand and concise...
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A dramatic chronicle of Antarctica's penguins that bears witness to climate changes that foreshadow our own future.
The towering mountains and iceberg-filled seas of the western Antarctic Peninsula have for three decades formed the backdrop of scientist Bill Fraser's study of Adélie penguins. In that time, this breathtaking region has warmed faster than any place on earth, with profound consequences for the Adélies, the classic tuxedoed penguin...
100) Guía aves de Chile 2
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Red de observadores de aves y vida silvestre de Chile presenta en este libro todo lo que necesita saber para descubrir cuarenta nuevas especies y aprender cómo reconocerlas y dónde observarlas en su estado natural. Este libro-con más de doscientas fotografías-es también una obra interactiva, ya que podrá escuchar el canto de cada pájaro al escanear el código QR que aparece en cada ficha. También se incluyen consejos para el avistamiento,...
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