Synopses & Reviews
Aside from resident bird populations, Missouri provides a stopover for some 50 million migrating birds each year. Missouri Birds helps to identify over 140 familiar species with 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. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fit into your pocket. Perfect for observing your backyard feeder guests or those species out on the trail.
Synopsis
Missouri Birds is a portable reference guide featuring the most commonly seen birds in Missouri. This pocket-sized, folding guide is printed on laminate material and can be easily carried in the field. A state map highlights birding sanctuaries and the colorful illustrations completes this easy-to-access reference.
Synopsis
This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Over 430 species of birds have been seen in Missouri, the vast majority of which are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. These include state bird Eastern Bluebird as well as other iconic species like American White Pelican, Swainson's Hawk, Bald Eagle, Painted Bunting, and Acadian Flycatcher. Birds are many peoples' entry point into nature study as they are so colorful and ubiquitous, yet it can be overwhelming to sift through so many species. It helps, then, to have a portable reference like Missouri Birds to cut through the clutter and focus on the most familiar species. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Ideal for avian aficionados, this well-researched guide surveys more than 140 species of birds found in Missouri and provides a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, it is ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
Missouri is the permanent or migratory home of 428 species of birds, including the state bird and#150; the eastern bluebird. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents 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.