tuck leslie (33 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Canadian Wildlife Series: 1.

hardcover. Illus. with photos Ilustrador. 1st. 8vo, 260 pp. Nearly fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 260 pages. previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover. Canadian Wildlife Series 1. ; 6 x 9 ".

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1960. Color and b&w phtotos, illustrations. maps, bibliography. index, 260 pages. A study of the genus Uria: Evolution and adaptation of murres, distribution and populations of murre colonies, breeding biology; effects of food, feeding, disease, predation and environmental changes; economics and interaction with man. . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. First Edition. Top edge of DJ has a small tear and light wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Book is square and binding is tight. Text is clean throughout. Cover boards are in great shape with no noticeable shelf wear. Although a library item, it only circulated twice. Former library book with usual library stamps, tape stains, markings and shelf wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Monograph Series No. 5. First end papers have small stain, else a clean tight copy with very light wear. Heavy book to ship.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Ottawa: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5. . Pictorial Boards. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Good with no dust jacket. Monograph Series Number 5: Genus, Species, and Population and Man. 428 pages. Front hinge 1/4" separation from binding, but is sturdily attached, ; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 ".

Couverture souple. Condición: Très bon. Cartes géographiques, schémas, planches en noir et blanc; 23cm. Appendices, Bibliographie, Index. Très bon état (propre et solide. Étiquettes vierge en deuxième de couverture; très légère usure au coin supérieur droit de la couverture.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Ottawa: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5. Pictorial Boards. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Inscribed by author William [as Bill] Montevecchi to a previous owner at title page. Green cloth with gold titling and decoration, very good with sticker remnants to back cover, light shelf-wear. Spine square. Binding sound. No jacket, if issued. Pages bright, text unmarked. Signed.

Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1960. Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. 6" x 9". 260 pp. Paperbound. A monograph on the two species of murres. "They occupy in the Northern Hemisphere an ecological niche similar to that occupied in the Southern Hemisphere by penguins.". Very good.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by Montevecchi. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good. Hardback. Canadian Wildlife Series: 5. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by Montevecchi. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Condición: Good. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some light tanning due to age. Spine a little faded. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Snipes: A Study of the Genus Capella by Leslie Tuck offers an in-depth examination of the common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) and its North American counterpart, Wilson's snipe (Gallinago gallinago delicata). This monograph investigates the biology, habitat, and migratory patterns of these shorebirds, highlighting their significance in both folklore and as a sought-after game species. The text details how their population dynamics have been affected by historical market hunting and environmental changes, such as droughts and extreme cold, which have posed threats to their breeding stock. Tuck's research predominantly took place in Newfoundland, with additional studies conducted in various locations across Canada and the southern United States, specifically in rice fields and coastal marshes of Louisiana. He also explored wintering ecosystems in Bermuda, Trinidad, and Venezuela. Tuck underscores the importance of these studies for understanding the snipe's biology and managing hunting regulations to ensure the species' survival, especially as it serves as a buffer for waterfowl hunters.The monograph addresses the broader context of the snipe's habitat preferences, focusing on remote bogs and marshes that provide suitable breeding grounds, yet are often inhospitable to humans. It stresses the need for ongoing research and conservation efforts, particularly given the challenges posed by climate variability. Through literature review and field observations, Tuck seeks to deepen the understanding of various subspecies of common snipe and their ecological roles within North America.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Pp. 429. Colour frontispiece, b/w photographs and line illustrations, distribution maps, tables, bibliography. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph Series No.5. Binding very good and bright, contents clean and tight, no inscriptions. A fine copy. A heavy book and a small postal surcharge may apply. Size: 8vo. Book.

Original publisher's sewn paperback, pictorial frontcover, large 8vo: 260pp., photographs, maps, 34 figs, 29 tables, graphs., appendices, index, bibliography, table of contents, . Very fine copy. Volume 1: Canadian Wildlife Series.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1972). 1972 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 236mm). Pp429. Colour photograph frontispiece, b/w photographs and line illustrations, distribution maps, tables, bibliography. Photograph paper-covered boards. Minor faults, slight use, slight soiling to edges. Good-plus. A highly detailed account of the species and sub-species of the genus Capella. Chapters include: The genus; Goat of the bogs; Morphology; Taxonomy and geographical distribution; Breeding habitat and territories. The Species: Spring migration; Pair-formation and mating behaviour; The nest, eggs, and incubation; The care and growth of the chick; Feeding habitats and food; Fall migration; Winter habitat; Parasites and natural mortality; Plumages, moults, and weights. Population and Man: Population structure and hunting; Management - marshes, rice fields, cattle pastures, burns, bog reclamation, management in Europe, management in the southeastern United States, conclusions. .

Broché. Condición: Bon. ( IN FRENCH - EN FRANÇAIS ) 284 pages; Les marmettes: leur répartition, leurs populations et leurs particularités biologiques. Étude du genre Uria. Abondamment illustré de photos en noir, cartes géographiques et tableaux.; Broché. Ex-exemplaire de bibliothèque avec les marques habituelles. Couverture un peu éraflée avec plis de lecture au dos. Coins légèrement écornés. Livre propre à l'intérieur et solide. En bon état. Size: 8vo. Livre.

Condición: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. First edition. Canadian Wildlife series 1. Colour & B&W illustrations. A tidy copy in firm binding Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. VG in like jacket. ix, 273 p., ill., maps, figures, references, appendices.

Octavo,428 pp.,colour frontispiece, photographs, laminated boards. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph Series, number 5.

Condición: Good. Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, 8vo. Canadian Wildlife Series 1.; Slightly foxed on endpapers and stiker on it.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 260 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with a section of black and white plates in the center of the book. Bound in green cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Blue and green dustjacket in very good condition with white and black titles. Lightly worn around the edges with small chips. Lightly faded on the spine. 1ST EDITION. VG+/VG. Book.

Hard. Condición: Very Good Minus. No Jacket. Spine sunned, closed edges and endpapers foxed, content very clean and tight. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 428 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Previous owner's signature on the ffep. Page edges are lightly smudged. Bound in green illustrated cloth with black titles. Lightly worn around the edges. 1ST EDITION. NF. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket, 1st Edition. green cloth. gilt cover and spine, ix, 273 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.,Publications of the Nuttall Ornithological Club, no. 21 Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.