Birds of the Sierra Nevada : Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution /

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 wh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Beedy, Ted (Autor), Pandolfino, Ed (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2013]
Temas:
Birds > Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
Birds > Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) > Identification.
Birds > Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.).
NATURE / Animals.
animals.
bank swallows.
biology.
bird counts.
bird habitats.
bird species.
bird watching.
birding.
birds.
california.
chaparral.
easy to read.
ecological zones and bird habitats.
ecological zones.
engaging.
evolution.
field guide.
flora and fauna.
illustrated wildlife guidebook.
life sciences.
lively.
mountains.
natural history.
natural setting.
nature conservation.
nature field guides.
ornithology.
recent trends.
reference.
science and math.
sierra nevada.
user friendly.
wildlife.
zoology.
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (448 p.)
ISBN:9780520954472
9783110690422
Acceso:restricted access

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