Publisher's Synopsis
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 illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders in
the field.
*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.
