Hawaiis White Tern: Manu-o-K?, an Urban Seabird by Susan Scott (English) Paperba

Description: Hawaiis White Tern by Susan Scott White Terns are a common sight in Honolulu, and these photogenic birds are gaining in popularity as their range increases. In bringing together data about White Terns, marine biologist Susan Scott has crafted a reliable, informative resource filled with remarkable photographs for anyone curious about Manu-o-Ku, Honolulus official bird. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description White Terns are native throughout the worlds tropics and subtropics, where they breed almost exclusively on remote islands that are free of predators like cats, dogs, rats, and mongooses. Historically, this was also true in Hawaii, but in 1961 a pair of White Terns laid an egg and raised a chick near Hanauma Bay. Since then their numbers in the city of Honolulu have steadily increased, and in 2007 the White Tern, also known by its Hawaiian name, Manu-o-Ku, was designated the official bird of the City and County of Honolulu.Other native seabirds nest on Oahu and its nearby islands, but the graceful White Tern is the only species known to lay its eggs in the citys nonnative trees, on window ledges, and on other man-made structures, making Honolulu unique among world cities. People who live in apartment buildings and work in office towers can watch parents brooding eggs and feeding chicks. An energetic fishing bird, the Manu-o-Ku can fly far from land in its search for fish and squid. Sailors on traditional voyaging canoes keep a close eye on them: as the sun starts to go down, the birds head home, effectively providing the bearing of nearby islands.Today, White Terns are a common sight in Honolulu, from downtown parks to Nuuanu and Manoa valleys to bustling Waikiki, and the photogenic birds are gaining in popularity as their range increases. In bringing together data about White Terns from here and abroad, marine biologist Susan Scott has crafted a reliable, informative resource filled with remarkable photographs for anyone curious about Manu-o-Ku, Honolulus official bird. Author Biography A former registered nurse, Susan Scott earned a bachelors degree in biology from the University of Hawaii in 1985 and is a graduate of the universitys Marine Option Program, where she specialized in marine science journalism. Since 1987, Susan has written the weekly "Ocean Watch" column for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and since 1989 worked as a volunteer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is her ninth book about nature in Hawaii. Review Scott, whose "Ocean Watch" column in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has been an institution since 1987, is an old hand at making a science and ecology story irresistible. Youll love the photos taken by tern lovers, some whove had the privilege of watching a tern couple hatch a single egg sitting on a window ledge without the benefit of a nest.--Don Wallace "HONOLULU Magazine (online)" Review Quote Scott, whose "Ocean Watch" column in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has been an institution since 1987, is an old hand at making a science and ecology story irresistible. Youll love the photos taken by tern lovers, some whove had the privilege of watching a tern couple hatch a single egg sitting on a window ledge without the benefit of a nest. Details ISBN0824878027 ISBN-10 0824878027 ISBN-13 9780824878023 Format Paperback Author Susan Scott Pages 96 Imprint University of Hawaii Press Place of Publication Honolulu, HI Country of Publication United States DEWEY 598.3380996931 Illustrations 79 colour illustrations Short Title Hawaiis White Tern Language English AU Release Date 2019-01-01 NZ Release Date 2019-01-01 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-30 UK Release Date 2018-10-30 Publisher University of Hawaii Press Subtitle Manu-o-K, an Urban Seabird Audience General US Release Date 2018-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119865804;

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