Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Full of interesting facts and useful information, this book has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist, featuring 328 of Oregon's most abundant or notable bird species, illustrated in color. You'll find a Quick Reference Guide, organized by color-coded family groupings, as well as a map of the best birding sites in the state. Each account covers habitat, nesting, feeding, voice and similar species and features a range map for that species. The book also includes a glossary of terms, a checklist, appendix, and separate indexes for scientific and common names. 2016 reprint with new ISBN 9781772130225, replacing ISBN 9781551053745.
Synopsis
Renowned birders Roger Burrows and Jeff Gilligan share their expertise and passion in this wonderful field guide to 324 species of birds found in the Beaver State. From Ecola and Fort Stevens on the coast to Crater Lake in the Cascade Mountains and Klamath Lake in the east, Oregon abounds in opportunities to view nature. Included are:
- Comprehensive species accounts, with individual color-coded range maps, and information on nesting, feeding, size, and sounds
- More than 350 full-color illustrations and more than 325 color maps
- Color-coded quick reference guide
- Guide to bioregions and their geography
- Map and list of top 100 birding sites in the state
- Birder's Checklist
- Indexes of Latin and common names
- Illustrated glossary
- Bibliography