In this Book
- Book of Texas Birds
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: Texas A&M University Press
summary
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.
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.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-2
- Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
- pp. 3-37
- Chachalacas (Cracidae)
- pp. 38-39
- Quail (Odontophoridae)
- pp. 40-44
- Grouse and Turkeys (Phasianidae)
- pp. 45-49
- Loons (Gaviidae)
- pp. 50-51
- Grebes (Podicipedidae)
- pp. 52-56
- Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae)
- pp. 57-58
- Storks (Ciconiidae)
- pp. 59-60
- Frigatebirds (Fregatidae)
- pp. 61-62
- Pelicans (Pelecanidae)
- pp. 68-71
- Bitterns, Herons, Egrets (Ardeidae)
- pp. 72-85
- Vultures (Cathartidae)
- pp. 91-93
- Rails, Gallinules, Coots (Rallidae)
- pp. 117-125
- Cranes (Gruidae)
- pp. 126-128
- Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)
- pp. 167-186
- Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
- pp. 187-198
- Cuckoos, Roadrunners, Anis (Cuculidae)
- pp. 199-202
- Typical Owls (Strigidae)
- pp. 203-211
- Nighthawks and Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
- pp. 212-218
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- pp. 219-221
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- pp. 222-235
- Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
- pp. 236-238
- Woodpeckers (Picidae)
- pp. 239-255
- Caracaras and Falcons(Falconidae)
- pp. 256-263
- Parakeets and Parrots (Psittacidae)
- pp. 264-268
- Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
- pp. 269-285
- Shrikes (Laniidae)
- pp. 286-288
- Vireos (Vireonidae)
- pp. 289-299
- Jays, Crows, Ravens (Corvidae)
- pp. 300-310
- Wrens (Troglodytidae)
- pp. 333-342
- Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae)
- pp. 343-344
- Kinglets (Regulidae)
- pp. 345-347
- Thrushes (Turdidae)
- pp. 348-359
- Catbirds, Thrashers, Mockingbirds (Mimidae)
- pp. 360-368
- Starlings (Sturnidae)
- pp. 369-370
- Pipits (Motacillidae)
- pp. 371-373
- Longspurs and Snow Bunting (Calcariidae)
- pp. 377-381
- Wood-Warblers (Parulidae)
- pp. 382-416
- New World Sparrows (Emberizidae)
- pp. 417-444
- Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, Orioles (Icteridae)
- pp. 460-476
- Bibliography
- pp. 491-492
Additional Information
ISBN
9781623494322
Related ISBN(s)
9781623494315
MARC Record
OCLC
948961376
Pages
512
Launched on MUSE
2017-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No