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1. Avian cognition : exploring the intelligence, behavior, and individuality of birds [2016]

Book
xxvi, 507 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm + 2 audio discs (sound ; 4 3/4 in.)
  • What is Intelligence Anyway? Definitions, Models, and Theories Learning Thought Emotion Consciousness Behavior Language, Culture, and Technology Adaptation, Instinct, and Intuition Heron Background Green Heron Great Blue Heron Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-crowned Night Heron Discussion Canada Geese Background Characteristics Family Life and Daily Activities Seasonal Behaviors Individual Behaviors Discussion Mallard Duck Background Characteristics Family Life and Daily Activities Seasonal Behaviors Individual Behaviors Comparison of Mallard Duck and Canada Geese Behavior Discussion Ruby-throated Hummingbird Background Characteristics Family Life Individual Behaviors Discussion Cardinal Background Characteristics Family Life Individual Behaviors Discussion Budgerigar Background Characteristics Uzziel Precious Slate, Lilac, Sunflower, and Sky Other Interesting, Surprising, and Amusing Behaviors Discussion Zebra Finches Background Characteristics Adult Zebra Finch Behaviors Development and Behavior of Zebra Finch Nestlings (0-3 months) Discussion Meyer's Parrot and Red-Bellied Parrot Background Characteristics Squeaky Sydney Discussion Indian Ringneck Parakeet Background Characteristics Maku Snapdragon Bluebell Dusty Discussion Mitred Conure Background Characteristics Rudy Buster Discussion Avian Communication Patterns Background Mallard Duck Ice Medley, Disk 1 Track 1 Canada Geese Winter Song, Disk 1 Track 2 Canada Goslings, Disk 1 Track 3 Zebra Finch Phonics, Disk 1, Track 4 Indian Ringneck Parakeet Roundtable, Disk 2 Track 1 Meyer's Parrot Beeps and Whistles, Disk 2 Track 2 Mitred Conure Chortling, Disk 2 Track 3 Budgerigar Morning Chorus, Disk 2 Track 4 Epilogue Appendices Glossary Bibliography Observation Locations and Populations Budgerigars and Children: A Tribute to Perky External factors to consider when giving a bird a medical exam.
  • (source: Nielsen Book Data)9781498748421 20160815
Unlike any other book, Avian Cognition thoroughly examines avian intelligence, behavior, and individuality. Preferences, choices, motivation, and habits of species, flocks, and individual birds are discussed and compared. This book investigates who birds are and why they do what they do. Daily, seasonal, and play activities, creativity, reasoning abilities, problem-solving skills, social interaction, life stages, and communication patterns are described, and a distinction is made between vocalizations that are learned and those that are inherited. The behavior and intelligence of both wild and pet birds is compared, and unlike other books, entire chapters are devoted to a single species.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)9781498748421 20160815
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2. Stokes field guide to bird songs. Eastern & western box set [sound recording] [1997]

Music recording
7 sound discs (ca. 8.5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 CD-ROMs
  • Eastern region (3 discs)
  • Western region (4 discs)
  • 2 bonus MP3s containing all the bird sound files with voice narration removed for use on an MP3 device.
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3. Bird songs of the Pacific states [sound recording] [2007]

  • Sander, Thomas G.
  • Ithaca, NY : Macaulay Library, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, p2007.
Sound recording
2 sound discs : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (17 p. ; 12 cm.)
Presents the primary songs of 132 species of birds found in the Pacific states (California, Oregon, and Washington). Over 100 songbird species are included as well as seabirds, hawks, owls, grouse, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers.
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4. PCR protocols on CD [electronic resource] [2006]

  • Totowa, NJ : Humana Press, c2006.
Software/Multimedia
1 CD-ROM ; 4 3/4 in.
  • 1. Introduction and Basic Methods-- A Short History of PCR-- Equipping and Establishing a PCR Laboratory-- PCR: Principles, Procedures, and Parameters-- Polymerase Chain Reaction: Basic Principles and Routine Practice-- PCR Patent Issues-- Overview of PCR-Based Systems in Identity Testing-- In Situ PCR: An Overview-- An Introduction to PCR Primer Design and Optimization of Amplification Reactions-- PCR Primer Design-- Computer Programs for PCR Primer Design and Analysis-- Quality Control of the Polymerase Chain Reaction-- Quality Control-- Amplification of Genomic DNA by PCR-- Amplification of DNA and RNA by PCR-- Optimization of PCR Reactions-- RT-PCR in Biomedicine: Opportunities Arising from the New Accessibility of mRNA-- RT-PCR Methods and Applications-- The Basics of RT-PCR: Some Practical Considerations-- Quantitative RT-PCR: A Review of Current Methodologies-- Quantitative RT-PCR-- One-Tube RT-PCR with Sequence-Specific Primers-- Nested RT-PCR in a Single Closed Tube-- Relative Reverse-transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction-- Single-Step PCR Optimization Using Touchdown and Stepdown PCR Programming-- Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Finger Printing: The Basics-- Ligase Chain Reaction-- Direct PCR from Serum: Application to Viral Genome Detection-- Degenerate oligonucleotide primed PCR (DOP-PCR)-- 2. Preparation of Nucleic Acid Templates-- DNA-- Extraction of Nucleic Acid Templates-- Extraction of DNA from Whole Blood-- DNA Extraction from Plasma and Serum-- DNA Extraction from Tissue-- Extraction of DNA from Microdissected Archival Tissues-- Extraction of Ancient DNA-- Isolation of DNA and RNA-- Dual DNA/RNA Extraction-- Recovery of High-Molecular-Weight DNA from Blood and Forensic Specimens-- Recovery of DNA for PCR Amplification from Blood and Forensic Samples Using a Chelating Resin-- Isolation and Purification of Plant Nucleic Acids: Genomic and Chloroplast DNA-- Preparation of DNA from Arabidopsis-- High Molecular Weight DNA Extraction from Arabidopsis-- Chloroplast DNA Isolation-- Purification of Mitochondrial DNA from Green Tissues of Arabidopsis-- Isolation of Genomic DNA from Mycobacteria-- Nucleic-Acid Extraction: Plasmid/Cosmid DNA, Extraction of DNA from Mycoplasmas-- DNA Extraction from Fungi, Yeast, and Bacteria-- Extraction and Purification of Plasmodium Parasite DNA-- Isolation and Purification of Insect DNA-- Isolation and Purification of Vertebrate DNAs-- Geminivirus Isolation and DNA Extraction-- Caulimovirus Isolation and DNA Extraction-- RNA-- Formaldehyde Gel Electrophoresis of Total RNA-- UV Spectrophotometric Analysis of Ribonucleic Acids-- Introduction to Isolating RNA-- Isolation of Messenger RNA-- Large and Small Scale RNA Preparations from Eukaryotic Cells-- An Improved Rapid Method of Isolating RNA from Cultured Cells-- Efficient Extraction of RNA from Vascular Tissue-- Isolating RNA with the Cationic Surfactant, Catrimox-14-- RNA Extraction from Formalin-Fixed and Paraffin-Embedded Tissues-- RNA extraction from frozen tissue. RNA extraction from tissue sections--.
  • (source: Nielsen Book Data)
In the tradition of the acclaimed "Methods in Molecular Biology" series, this collection of more than 500 tried-and-tested PCR protocols will become the standard PCR reference set in all biological science laboratories. Comprehensive in scope, yet easily searchable, these protocols will enable PCR labs to have access to the widest array of PCR protocols available and thus be able to complete any kind of PCR experiment with ease. The protocols are presented in a step-by-step fashion and cover every aspect of PCR, making this an essential reference for all biological scientists.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
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5. Bird songs of California [sound recording] [2003]

Sound recording
3 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in + 1 booklet (47 p. : ill. ; 12 cm.)
  • disc 1. American bittern through pileated woodpecker
  • disc 2. Olive-sided flycatcher through varied thrush
  • disc 3. Wrentit through grosbeak.
Records and identifies more than 220 species of birds from California.
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6. Bird songs of Alaska [sound recording]. [1999]

Sound recording
2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. 1 booklet (28 p.)
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7. Bird songs of the Rocky mountain states and provinces [sound recording] [1999]

Sound recording
3 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 boolet (35 p. ; 12 cm)
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8. Frog & toad calls of the Pacific Coast [sound recording] : vanishing voices [1995]

  • Davidson, Carlos.
  • Ithaca, N.Y. : Library of Natural Sounds, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ; [S.l.] : USDA Forest Service, c1995.
Sound recording
1 sound disc (60 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 p. : ill. ; 12 cm.)
An audio field guide which presents the voices of 25 species of frogs and toads that occur in the Pacific Coast states. Accompanied by a booklet which includes descriptions of the calls, breeding seasons and habitats, and information on learning and identifying calls.
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9. Western bird songs [sound recording] [1992]

  • 2nd ed. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin, p1992.
Sound recording
2 sound discs (143 min., 7 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 pamphlet (47 p. ; 12x12 cm.)
  • Disc 1. Loons to woodpeckers
  • disc 2. Flycatchers to finches.
Contains "songs and calls of 522 species of birds found in western North America." Complete contents in pamphlet.
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10. Bird songs [sound recording] : Eastern/Central [1990]

  • 3rd ed. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., p1990.
Sound recording
1 sound disc (74 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (15 p. ; 12 cm.)
Designed to help listeners recognize birds of eastern and central North America by their songs and calls.
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