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Loading... Birding in the American West: A Handbook (Comstock Books) (edition 2000)by Kevin J. Zimmer (Author)
Work InformationBirding in the American West: A Handbook (Comstock Books) by Kevin J. Zimmer
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From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders. Birding in the American West: A Handbook *tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them. *describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West. *is heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders in the field. *spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-looking species and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than do standard field guides. *features species accounts with valuable information on bird location, behavior, and field marks. *presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with an emphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds. *teaches bird-finding and bird-identifying skills applicable anywhere. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)598.0723478Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Birds Education, research, related topics Research Descriptive research BirdwatchingLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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