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The ultimate illustrated guide to the most common and sought-after species in the state Birds of California highlights 180 bird species in the Golden State. Anatomically correct illustrations and detailed descriptions about each birds prominent physical attributes and natural habitat make it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Informative and beautiful to peruse, it is the essential resource when youre out in the field.
Synopsis
Birds of California is a field guide to the 180 most common and sought-after species in the state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, this informative guide makes it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Each bird is accompanied by a detailed listing of its prominent attributes and a color illustration showing its important features. Birds are organized in taxonomic order, keeping families of birds together for easy identification. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Synopsis
This informative guide makes it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas.
About the Author
Todd Telander is a freelance natural science illustrator and wildlife artist. He studied biology and environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he became interested in illustration. His work appears in Falcon's America's 100 Most Wanted Birds, Birder's Dictionary, A Field Guide to Cows, and A Field Guide to Pigs as well as in museums, galleries, and private collections. He lives in Walla Walla, WA.