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Birding in the American West: A Handbook
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Kevin J. Zimmer (Author)
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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. CPSIA choking or other US hazard warning - No California Proposition 65 hazard warning necessary
About the Author
Kevin J. Zimmer is an international tour leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, guiding birding expeditions in North, Central, and South America, as well as in Kenya, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. He is the author of The Western Birdwatcher: An Introduction to Birding in the American West.
More Details
- Contributor: Kevin J. Zimmer
- Imprint: Cornell University Press
- ISBN13: 9780801483288
- Number of Pages: 416
- Packaged Dimensions: 152x229mm
- Packaged Weight: 907
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cornell University Press
- Release Date: 2000-04-15
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Kevin J. Zimmer is an international tour leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, guiding birding expeditions in North, Central, and South America, as well as in Kenya, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. He is the author of The Western Birdwatcher: An Introduction to Birding in the American West.
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