A Field Guide to the Birds of Texas and Adjacent States

by Roger Tory Peterson

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All the birds of Texas and most of those found in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are illustrated here in 60 plates that show key features. Descriptions of 542 species, silhouttes, and comparisons of similar species help with accurate identification.

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Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.

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Canonical title
A Field Guide to the Birds of Texas and Adjacent States
Original publication date
1960
People/Characters
birds
Important places
Texas, USA
Original language
English

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Science & Nature, Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
598.29764Natural sciences & mathematicsAnimalsBirdsBirds: Aves
LCC
QL684 .T4 .P4ScienceZoologyZoologyChordates. VertebratesBirds
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