Synopses & Reviews
GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF ALASKA has been a must-have for Alaska birders for more than thirty years. In the sixth edition, Robert Armstrong provides hundreds of new photographs. Every bird is now illustrated including the casuals and accidentals. This comprehensive guide provides the most current knowledge about the birds in Alaska.
Review
"This very attractive, authoritative work should appeal to birders at all levels." --LIBRARY JOURNAL "A prize for serious bird watchers. . . ." --SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE "Any birder worth his salt should buy it. It will give many hours of enjoyment. . . . For those who plan to visit Alaska, this book is an obvious must, but even armchair birders will get satisfaction from reading it." --THE CANADIAN FIELD-NATURALIST ". . . a fun and convenient way to pique or enhance your interest in Alaskan birds." --DAILY SITKA SENTINEL ". . . a definitive nature guide." --OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Synopsis
A must-have for Alaska birders now in its sixth edition, this comprehensive guide provides the most current knowledge about the birds in Alaska.
Synopsis
"For those who plan to visit Alaska, this book is an obvious must, but even armchair birders will get satisfaction from reading it. Any birder will get many hours of enjoyment" --The Canadian Field-Naturalist
Guide to the Birds of Alaska has been a must-have for Alaska birders for more than thirty years.
New in the sixth edition:
- More than 900 full-color photos, including 400 new to this edition
- every bird is now illustrated including the casuals and accidentals
- 22 new species of birds
- All changes in names and systematics made by the American Ornithological Union
- Updated status and distribution charts showing the seasonal occurrence of each bird in Alaska's six biogeographic regions
- Detailed information on field marks, behavior, similar species, voice, and habitat
- Useful map of Alaska's six biogeographic regions
- Checklist of all species for birder's use
- Comprehensive reading list and index
This comprehensive guide provides the most current knowledge about the birds in Alaska. "A fun and convenient way to pique or enhance your interest in Alaskan birds." -- Daily Sitka Sentinel
About the Author
Nils Warnock is Audubon Alaska's state director. As chief executive officer, Nils leads all of Audubon's programs and initiatives related to Alaska. Nils has a PhD in Ecology from the University of California at Davis and San Diego State University, and he serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Wildlife at Humboldt State University. Nils has studied shorebirds and waterfowl across Alaska, from the North Slope to the Seward Peninsula to the Yukon-Kuskokwim and Copper River deltas. He has published extensively, especially on the ecology of shorebirds, including more than fifty scientific articles in peer-reviewed books and journals, as well as articles in popular magazines such as Natural History and Birding.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS A Note on Alaska's Biogeographic Regions Map Introduction Key to Charts Checklist of Alaska's Birds BIRD FAMILIES Geese, Swans, Ducks Grouse, Ptarmigan Loons Grebes Albatrosses Fulmars, Petrels, Shearwaters Storm-Petrels Cormorants Bitterns, Herons Ospreys Hawks, Eagles Rails, Coots Cranes Oystercatchers Plovers Sandpipers Jaegers Auks, Murres, and Puffins Gulls, Terns Pigeons, Doves Typical Owls Goatsuckers Swifts Hummingbirds Kingfishers Woodpeckers Falcons Tyrant Flycatchers Shrikes Vireos Jays, Magpies, Crows Larks Swallows Chickadees Nuthatches Creepers Wrens Dippers Kinglets Leaf Warblers Old World Flycatchers and Allies Thrushes Starlings Wagtails, Pipits Waxwings Longspurs and Snow Buntings Wood Warblers Sparrows, Buntings Cardinals and Allies Blackbirds Finches Old World Sparrows Casual and Accidental Species Further Reading Index Photo Credits About the Author Notes