Basic Texas Birds : A Field Guide

by Lockwood, Mark W.

• ISBN13: 9780292713499
• ISBN10: 0292713495
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Univ of Texas Pr

Summary

Finding all the birds in Texas can be a lifetime pursuit. Basic Texas Birds, an easy-to-use field guide, will help you identify over 180 species of birds that are found across the state, including a selection of the rarer "Texas specialties" that draw birders to Texas from around the world. These are the birds that form the basis of a birder's life list for Texas. Basic Texas Birds is organized by bird families to aid in identifying any bird you see in the wild. It is loaded with resources, including:bull;200 full-color, close-up photos of the birdsbull;State-of-the-art range maps--the most accurate of any currently available--that show each species' distribution within the statebull;Up-to-date species accounts that provide a wealth of current and historical information, including each bird's appearance, habitat, status, and distribution, and that also identify similar speciesbull;A glossary of terms used in bird identificationbull;A list of selected readings for learning more about birds found in Texasbull;The Texas Ornithological Society's list of birds documented in TexasMuch more convenient for identifying common birds than a comprehensive state or national field guide, Basic Texas Birds is a must-have resource for both beginning and experienced birders.