Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Overview

The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. Yet, until now, there was no comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region.

Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, Birds of the Trans-Pecos provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the region. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, most likely habitat, and the bird's status as a "Texas Review Species." The authors also describe the geography and bird habitats of the Trans-Pecos; federal and state parklands in the area (including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains), with the species that occur in each; and the mountain-breeding birds and species of special interest.

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Booknews

For intermediate to advanced bird watchers, lists the 482 species that have been found in the huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, one of the richest bird areas in the country. Provides such information as seasonal distribution, nesting, most likely habitat, and status. Also describes the geography and bird habitats of the region, federal and state parklands and the species that appear in each, and mountain-breeding birds and those of special interest. Includes 33 color photographs and a few line drawings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780292765849
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01/01/1998
Series: Corrie Herring Hooks Series , #37
Pages: 202
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.46(d)

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