Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Animals, Wildlife, Science, Biological Sciences, Zoology
| Author: | Ted Beedy, Ed Pandolfino | ISBN: | 9780520954472 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press | Publication: | June 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ted Beedy, Ed Pandolfino |
| ISBN: | 9780520954472 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
| Publication: | June 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press |
| Language: | English |
This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen.
In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.
This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen.
In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.
