Synopses & Reviews
Considered one of the three best places in America for bird-watching, Arizona is host to more than 140 species, including the Sandhill Crane and 12 species of Hummingbird not found anywhere else in the country. Arizona Birds will help to identify over 140 familiar species with beautiful detailed illustrations. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and a back panel map highlighting the state's eco-regions and prominent birding hotspots that will be appreciated by state visitors or residents. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fold to fit into your pocket. Perfect for observing your backyard feeder guests or those species out on the trail.
Synopsis
This pocket-sized, folding guide highlights the most commonly seen birds in Arizona. Arizona Birds is laminated for durability. Color illustrations and a bird size guide, help the birdwatcher to identify the most common species in their backyard or out on the trail.
Synopsis
Arizona is considered by many to have the best birding in the country, owing in large part to its over 550 permanent residents, breeders, and annual migrants. From the high-altitude Canadian Zone to the lowland desert scrub to the richly vegetated canyons, educators, learners, naturalists, and birders can explore a rich avifauna that includes over 15 species of hummingbirds and tropical specialities like trogons. This beautifully illustrated collection includes an ecoregion map featuring over 20 bird-finding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for those who want to forge a deeper relationship with the avifauna of Arizona. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Accessible and informative, this illustrated, pocket-sized guide highlights more than 140 bird species native to Arizona and includes a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this useful reference is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
The Grand Canyon State consists of a mountain chain, heavily forested and rich in minerals extending northwest to southeast with desert occupying the southwest. Arizona harbors a vast diversity of wildlife including 551 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and features a back panel map of the state's eco-regions and most prominent birding hotspots. Laminated and pocket-sized, it is an ideal field reference for residents and tourists alike. Made in the USA.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.