Birds of the Yukon Territory

Birds of the Yukon Territory
Author: Pamela H. Sinclair
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0774844345
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The Yukon is a land of remarkable wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and profound beauty. It is also home to a unique assemblage of birds. As of 2002, 288 bird species have been documented in the Yukon, with 223 occurring regularly. They occupy an amazing range of habitats, from the most barren mountain peaks to lush valley bottom forests, and are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Yukon First Nations people. The vast areas of natural habitat with limited road access can make the study of birds challenging, but are key in defining the nature of birding in the Yukon. Birds of the Yukon Territory is the result of a decade-long project initiated to gather and share what is known about the Yukon's birdlife. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour photographs and 223 hand-drawn bird illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on bird distribution, migration and breeding chronology, nesting behaviour, and habitat use, and on conservation concerns. Two hundred and eighty-eight species of birds are documented, including 223 regular species, and 65 casual and accidental species. In compiling this meticulously researched volume, the authors consulted over 166,000 records in a database created by the Canadian Wildlife Service, with information dating back to 1861. S ections on birds in Aboriginal culture and history, and bird names in the Yukon First Nations and Inuvialuit languages, enhance the book, as do the numerous easily interpreted charts and graphs. Destined to become a basic reference work on the avifauna of the North, Birds of the Yukon Territory is a must-have for bird enthusiasts and anyone interested in the natural history of the Yukon and the North.

Results of a Biological Reconnoissance of the Yukon River Region

Results of a Biological Reconnoissance of the Yukon River Region
Author: Wilfred Hudson Osgood
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2016-12-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781334731846
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Excerpt from Results of a Biological Reconnoissance of the Yukon River Region: General Account of the Region; Annotated List of Mammals; Annotated List of Birds The country traversed may be divided for convenience into five dis tricts: (1) The Lynn Canal district, (2) the White Pass district, the Canadian Yukon district, (4) the Hudsonian Yukon district, and (5) the Alaska Tundra district. These districts are limited in a general way by their respective life zones, but they are not of equal extent or importance, and the names applied to them are used 'not to specially designate restricted parts Of zones already recognized, but purely as a matter of convenience. They are longitudinal districts that is, they are very much longer than wide, and each is merely a nar row tract covered by our route through some larger faunal region. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Field Check List of the Birds of Yukon

Field Check List of the Birds of Yukon
Author: Yukon Territory. Department of Renewable Resources
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1
Release: 1984*
Genre:
ISBN:
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Updated and compiled by H. Grunberg of the Yukon Conservation Society. List of names is by family and is designed to assist amateur bird watchers.

All About Birds Northwest

All About Birds Northwest
Author: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691230099
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The perfect guide to the birds of the northwestern United States and western Canada, 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 northwestern United States and western Canada. 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 213 species most commonly seen in these regions; 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 northwestern USA and western Canada edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share. This volume features the following states, provinces, and territories: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, British Columbia, Yukon, and western Northwest Territories. Descriptions of 213 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 bird 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