Birds of Mississippi
1999
Turcotte, W. H. (William H) | Watts, David L.
"Describing 397 species and including illustrations, maps, and charts, Birds of Mississippi will delight the avid birder and deeply inform the casual bird watcher."--BOOK JACKET. "Featured are range maps that show exactly where and when to watch for certain species, explanations and guides that describe how to identify particular species, text that details the habits and habitat of each species, a history that covers the state's ornithology, and standardized guides that allow birders to record sightings professionally and accurately."--Jacket
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]"The authors, two long-time employees of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, take special care to provide ample descriptions of endangered birds in order to educate both enthusiasts of the outdoors and the general public about the grave consequences of delaying conservation. At a time when many species are declining or are threatened by loss of habitat, Birds of Mississippi pays special attention to migratory land birds and shorebirds, upland game birds, waterfowl, and predatory birds."--Jacket
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