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11%OFFKevin J. Zimmer - Birding in the American West - 9780801483288 - V9780801483288
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Birding in the American West

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Description for Birding in the American West Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 111. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 685.

From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders.

Birding in the American West: A Handbook
*tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them.

*describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West.

*is heavily ... Read more

*spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-looking
species and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than do
standard field guides.

*features species accounts with valuable information on bird location,
behavior, and field marks.

*presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with an
emphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds.

*teaches bird-finding and bird-identifying skills applicable anywhere.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9780801483288
SKU
V9780801483288
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Kevin J. Zimmer
Kevin J. Zimmer is an international tour leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, guiding birding expeditions in North, Central, and South America, as well as in Kenya, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. He is the author of The Western Birdwatcher: An Introduction to Birding in the American West.

Reviews for Birding in the American West
In general, the author has written in a clear and interesting style.... As a student of western bird species and an international tour leader, his knowledge of birds and birding is deep and solid. Any person who enjoys looking for birds will benefit from reading his tips and suggestions on technique. And banders may find his identification hints especially valuable. ... Read more

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