Birds of the Southwest

Birds of the Southwest
Author: John H. Rappole
Publisher: W. L. Moody JR. Natural Histor
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

The American Southwest is famous for its dramatic vistas & the exotic animals & plants that inhabit the region.

Early Southwest Ornithologists, 1528-1900

Early Southwest Ornithologists, 1528-1900
Author: Dan Lewis Fischer
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2001-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780816521494

"Dan Fischer identifies those individuals who documented the natural history of the Southwest and summarizes their contributions to our knowledge about the region's birds - particularly through discovering and naming them. He tells why the ornithologists came to the region, what they saw, who described and named the new discoveries, and who were the first to sketch or paint new birds."--BOOK JACKET.

Birds of Texas

Birds of Texas
Author: John H. Rappole
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1994
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780890965450

"W.L. Moody, Jr., natural history series ; no. 14." Guide to 622 birds found in Texas with information on habitat preferences, abundance, seasonal occurance, and more.

Birds of the Mid-Atlantic Region and where to Find Them

Birds of the Mid-Atlantic Region and where to Find Them
Author: John H. Rappole
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2002
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780801870750

A day's drive takes birders from West Virginia's cranberry bogs to Maryland's Swallow Falls or from Pennsylvania's Presque Isle to Delaware's Bombay Hook to see, for example, Bald Eagles, Hermit Thrushes, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Chuck-will-widows."

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

Birds of the American Southwest

Birds of the American Southwest
Author: Lynn Hassler Kaufman
Publisher: Rio Nuevo Pub
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781887896245

Contains descriptions and illustrations of eighty-six species of birds that live in the American Southwest, with information about habitats, distinctive markings, and characteristic behaviors.

Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic

Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic
Author: Mark Pearman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1429
Release: 2020-12-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472973100

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Argentina, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands. More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants. This authoritative book includes 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics. Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.

A Field Guide to Birds of the Desert Southwest

A Field Guide to Birds of the Desert Southwest
Author: Barbara L. Davis
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1997-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1461732603

This field guide takes you to the desert and grassland areas of Arizona, California, and New Mexico where the total number of bird species reaches a staggering 440. Included are 21 desert birding hot spots, in-depth descriptions and behavioral information, 8 bird charts, and much more.

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.

American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of New Jersey

American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of New Jersey
Author: Rick Wright
Publisher: American Birding Association S
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781935622420

From High Point State Park to Cape May Point, New Jersey is home to an amazing diversity of bird species. More than 375 types of birds nest in the dozens of state parks, forests, and natural areas created by local, state, and national authorities, including the centimeters-long ruby-throated hummingbird and large raptors such as the bald eagle. This guide to the Garden State's birds features 235 bird species in their natural habitats, presented in stunning color photographs complemented by detailed information on their habitats, birdsongs, and tips on when and where to see them. The birds are organized by species for quick reference, and the book includes a complete state bird guide and a directory of birding destinations. This is an excellent resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about New Jersey's natural history and the diversity of its birds.