50 Common Birds of the Southwest

50 Common Birds of the Southwest
Author: Richard L. Cunningham
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1990
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780911408836

Handy reference book describes and depicts 50 species commonly found in the Southwest, particularly those occurring in National Park Service areas.

50 Common Insects of the Southwest

50 Common Insects of the Southwest
Author: Carl E. Olson
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781583690420

Large color photographs illustrate a guide to common Southwestern insects, including such varieties as the tiger beetle, the rainbow grasshopper, the orange skimmer, the kissing bug, the black witch, the giant palo verde root borer, the very tarantula hawk, and the Pinacate beetle.

Birds of the Southwestern Desert

Birds of the Southwestern Desert
Author: Gusse Thomas Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1971
Genre: Birds
ISBN:

The most common birds found in the Southwest are described in non-technical language, accompanied by color illustrations.

Birds of the Southwest

Birds of the Southwest
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2014-01-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781591934103

At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring only Southwest birds, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the waterproof and tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.

Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast

Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast
Author: Joan Easton Lentz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520243217

This easy-to-use handbook is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. A perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds. 120 color plates.

The Birds of Sonora

The Birds of Sonora
Author: Stephen Mims Russell
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 1998-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0816516359

Birders who come to the American Southwest often keep an eye out for Mexican species that stray across the border. Many neotropical migrants of western North America winter in Sonora, and a host of hummingbirds make their home south of the border as well. This eagerly awaited volume by two respected authorities covers more than 500 species of birds and contains a vast amount of information not available elsewhere. The Birds of Sonora describes all the species known from that state and includes information on distribution, seasonal patterns of occurrence, abundance, and habitats. The first book of its kind in more than half a century to treat birds of this Mexican state immediately south of Arizona, it also contains details of nesting activity for breeding species, provides insight into factors influencing distribution, and notes historical changes in status. Each account is accompanied by a range map depicting the bird's range in Sonora—valuable information not available from any other source and useful to anyone interested in the distribution and ecology of North American birds. Drawings by internationally known wildlife artist Ray Harm enhance many of the entries. Because other books on Mexican birds don't treat Sonora in detail, The Birds of Sonora is an indispensable resource for birders, and its background descriptions of Sonoran geography, climate, and habitats also make it a key reference for conservation and land use planning. A useful companion to field guides, it is a narrative account that puts readers in touch with birds of this important biogeographic area.

Common Birds of North America

Common Birds of North America
Author: James D. Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2001-09-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781572233133

The brief descriptions found in most bird identification guides often leave backyard birdwatchers yearning for more information. In these guides, 90 of the most commonly seen birds in the Midwest and Eastern states are identified and thoroughly discussed in terms of their ranges, behavior, breeding and nesting habits, songs, and migrations. Beautiful full-color, large-scale illustrations showcase the birds in their typical habitats, while tips highlight the differences between similar species to make detection easier. The expanded biological information coupled with the identifying text and illustrations make these guides invaluable for any bird lover, and show that the commonest birds of North America are anything but common.

All About Birds Southwest

All About Birds Southwest
Author: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691230102

The perfect guide to the birds of the southwestern United States, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.org The All About Birds Regional Field-Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 21 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America. This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of the southwestern United States. The guide offers fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of the 203 species most commonly seen in the Southwest; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The southwestern edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share. This volume features the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. Descriptions of 203 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists) Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, with complete index at the back Information on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participate Bonus content includes identification best practices and tips on photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and more Free MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong