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- The Upland and Webless Migratory Game Birds of Texas
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: Texas A&M University Press
summary
Authored by some of the state’s top wildlife scientists, The Upland and Webless Migratory Game Birds of Texas presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference information covering twenty-one species of game birds. Ranging from the most well-known, like the Wild Turkey and Mourning Dove, to the marsh-loving rails and other more elusive species, these birds have widespread appeal among both hunters and birders and underscore the diverse challenges facing wildlife scientists, land managers, and conservationists in Texas today.
From cultural significance to taxonomy and evolutionary history, this volume provides a wealth of background information on these species. Additionally, the book offers illustrated species accounts, detailed range maps, and information about habitat and management requirements, hunting regulations, and research priorities. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of these game birds and the array of terrestrial and wetland landscapes key to their survival. This will serve as a convenient and thorough reference volume for wildlife biologists and enthusiasts, as well as landowners and hunters.
From cultural significance to taxonomy and evolutionary history, this volume provides a wealth of background information on these species. Additionally, the book offers illustrated species accounts, detailed range maps, and information about habitat and management requirements, hunting regulations, and research priorities. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of these game birds and the array of terrestrial and wetland landscapes key to their survival. This will serve as a convenient and thorough reference volume for wildlife biologists and enthusiasts, as well as landowners and hunters.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xvi
- 3. Sandhill Crane
- pp. 32-41
- 4. Clapper Rail
- pp. 42-45
- 5. King Rail
- pp. 46-50
- 6. Virginia Rail
- pp. 51-62
- 7. Sora Rail
- pp. 63-71
- 8. American Coot
- pp. 72-78
- 10. Purple Gallinule
- pp. 91-99
- 11. Wilson’s Snipe
- pp. 100-106
- 12. American Woodcock
- pp. 107-113
- 13. White-tipped Dove
- pp. 114-120
- 14. Mourning Dove
- pp. 121-131
- 15. White-winged Dove
- pp. 132-141
- 16. Ring-necked Pheasant
- pp. 142-152
- 17. Lesser Prairie-Chicken
- pp. 153-166
- 18. Gambel’s Quail
- pp. 167-177
- 19. Scaled Quail
- pp. 178-191
- 20. Northern Bobwhite
- pp. 192-205
- 21. Montezuma Quail
- pp. 206-217
- 22. Wild Turkey
- pp. 218-229
- 23. Plain Chachalaca
- pp. 230-239
Additional Information
ISBN
9781623494995
Related ISBN(s)
9781623494988
MARC Record
OCLC
951854826
Pages
272
Launched on MUSE
2017-02-14
Language
English
Open Access
No