Basic Texas Birds

Author : Mark W. Lockwood
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292793187

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Basic Texas Birds by Mark W. Lockwood Pdf

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: 200 full-color, close-up photos of the birds State-of-the-art range maps—the most accurate of any currently available—that show each species' distribution within the state 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 species A glossary of terms used in bird identification A list of selected readings for learning more about birds found in Texas The Texas Ornithological Society's list of birds documented in Texas Much 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.

Author : Greg Lasley,Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0982490534

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Birds of Central Texas by Greg Lasley,Quick Reference Publishing Pdf

A guide that makes bird identification easy in Central Texas.

Author : Mark W. Lockwood,Brush Freeman
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 757 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623491437

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The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition by Mark W. Lockwood,Brush Freeman Pdf

“. . . includes some stunning images of Mexican and less-well-known Texas species . . . the authors have provided a unique and elegant publication that is truly an important contribution to Texas ornithology.” --Great Plains Research “Everyone interested in Texas birds must have the Handbook of Texas Birds, a marvelous book. It is full of up-to-date information about Texas birds that cannot be found in one place anywhere else. [The annotations] are full of good information that anyone interested in birds will sooner or later refer to when trying to better understand their own yard’s birds or species seen in various other locations throughout the state.”--Victoria Advocate “The useful and attractive guide includes 140 color photos and more than 600 maps detailing where each species can be found in Texas.”--Abilene Reporter-News “. . . an attractive handbook that birders, both serious and casual, will find valuable when visiting this state with its very diverse avifauna. . . Given the increasing popularity of birding as a pastime for young and old, this book should be in the natural history of most public libraries and colleges.”--Choice

Author : Bill Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781423605676

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Backyard Birds of Georgia by Bill Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods.

Author : Greg Lasley,Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. Staff
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0982621175

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Birds of North Texas by Greg Lasley,Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. Staff Pdf

Birds of North Texasis a 12-panel, folding, laminated, waterproof guide to the common and notable birds species of north Texas, including the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, south to about Waco and west toward Wichita Falls and other nearby areas. The guide is geared toward the beginning to intermediate bird watcher or nature observer and provides some of the basic information helpful to identify the 123 species covered. Each species is illustrated with a color photo, typically of a male, and contains basic information about the size of the bird, its habitat, identifying features and season to be expected. This handy guide will easily fit into a shirt pocket or glove compartment so you will always have the information with you.

Author : Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691230054

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All About Birds Northeast by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Pdf

The perfect guide to the birds of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.org The All About Birds Regional Field-Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 21 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America. This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The guide offers fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of the 198 species most commonly seen in these regions; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The northeastern USA and eastern Canada edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share. This volume features the following states, provinces, and territories: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, eastern Ontario, and eastern Nunavut. Descriptions of 198 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists) Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, with complete index at the back Information on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participate Bonus content includes identification best practices and tips on photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and more Free MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong

Author : Gary Clark
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623494322

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Book of Texas Birds by Gary Clark Pdf

Drawing on the knowledge and insight gained from a lifetime of watching, studying, and enjoying birds, this book is full of information about more than four hundred species of birds in Texas, most all of which author Gary Clark has seen first hand. Organized in the standard taxonomic order familiar to most birders, the book is written in a conversational tone that yields a wide-ranging discussion of each bird’s life history as well as an intimate look at some of its special characteristics and habits. Information regarding each species’ diet, voice, and nest is included as well as when and where it can be found in Texas. Magnificent photographs by Kathy Adams Clark accompany each bird’s entry. For those just beginning to watch birds to those who can fully relate to the experiences and sentiments communicated here by a veteran birder, this book reveals the kind of personal connection to nature that careful attention to the birds around us can inspire.

Author : Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691990064

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All About Birds Texas and Oklahoma by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Pdf

The perfect guide to the birds of Texas and Oklahoma, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.org The All About Birds Regional Field-Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 21 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America. This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of Texas and Oklahoma. The guide features fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of the 238 species most commonly seen in these two states; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The Texas and Oklahoma edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share. Descriptions of 238 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists) Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, with complete index at the back Information on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participate Bonus content includes identification best practices and tips on photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and more Free MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong

Author : Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395921384

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Texas by Roger Tory Peterson Pdf

Covers 542 species of birds, emphasizing distinguishing characteristics visible in the field.

Author : Mark W. Lockwood,Elena T. Ivy
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0292716850

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Learn About . . . Texas Birds by Mark W. Lockwood,Elena T. Ivy Pdf

Includes line drawings of various birds in typical habitats, important facts about the birds in easy-to-read text, and several instructive games.

Author : Randi Minetor,Nic Minetor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493072439

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Birding Texas by Randi Minetor,Nic Minetor Pdf

Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature’s ways with so little effort—if one knows what to look for. Birding Texas opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding in Texas. Birding Texas includes sections on birding technology, equipment, identification techniques, birding “by ear,” where to view birds, field guides, optics, and other essentials to get birders of all skill levels into the field to identify birds throughout Texas. Especially valuable are descriptions of habitat, feeding, nesting, and migration—informing the reader not only about what kind of bird is on the other end of the binoculars, but what it is up to as well. Includes: GPS coordinates for each species of the top three to five locations where you’re likely to see the bird and what time of year is best for this Full-color photos Over 300 species

Author : Kelly Bryan,Tony Gallucci,David H. Riskind
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:12922377

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A Checklist of Texas Birds by Kelly Bryan,Tony Gallucci,David H. Riskind Pdf

Author : Stan Tekiela
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781647550639

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Birds of Texas Field Guide by Stan Tekiela Pdf

Get the New Edition of Texas’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Texas, and make bird watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 170 species of Texas birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 170 species: Only Texas birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Texas Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:25329769

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A Checklist of Texas Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : Greg R. Homel
Publisher : Quick Reference Publishing, Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1943334374

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Birds of East Texas by Greg R. Homel Pdf

Birds of East Texas is a quick and easy to use field guide to the surprisingly varied birdlife of the eastern part of Texas. Stunning photographs depict more than 130 species of common and notable birds, enabling users to identify nearly every commonly-occurring and regional bird specialty they encounter in an area spanning from the Red River in the north, southwestward to central Limestone County, then south along the floodplain of the Trinity River to Galveston Bay on the Gulf of Mexico and east to the Louisiana border. Aimed at beginning and intermediate birders, this guide will easily fit into any daypack, pocket or glove compartment, facilitating easy field identificationwhether in a Houston Backyard, on a family vacation to Texarkana, or a birding trip to the best birding hotspots from the Texas piney woods of the East Texas basin in the north, to the rolling plains of the west, southward as far as the coastal prairies bordering the shimmering Gulf of Mexico.