Description: A Field Guide to Western Birds (Peterson Field Guide Series): A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico published by Houghton Mifflin, 1990, Third Edition. Text and Illustrations by Roger Tory Peterson. Maps by Virginia Marie Peterson. Completely Revised and Enlarged Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Softcover. 432 pages. Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds is filled with interesting facts and stunning illustrations, a must-have for nature enthusiasts. The guide includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains full-color illustrations that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are shown on easy-to-read range maps. Contents: Map of area covered by this book Introduction Bird Songs and Calls; Bird Nests Topography of a Bird How to Identify Birds * Ducklike Birds Loons: Gaviidae Grebes: Podicipedidae Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae Auks, etc.: Alcidae Waterfowl (Swans, Geese, Ducks): Anatidae Swans: Cygnini Geese: Anserini Geese and Swans in Flight Whistling-Ducks: Dendrocygnini Marsh Ducks: Anatini Sea Ducks: Mergini (in part) Bay Ducks: Aythyini Stiff-tailed Ducks: Oxyurini Mergansers: Mergini (in part) Miscellaneous Waterfowl from Asia Ducklike Swimmers (Coots, Gallinules): Rallidae (in part) Flight Patterns of Ducks * Seabirds, Gulls, etc. (Aerialists) Albatrosses: Diomedeidae Shearwaters, Petrels, etc.: Procellariidae Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae Boobies: Sulidae Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae Pelicans: Pelecanidae Frigatebirds: Fregatidae Skuas, Jaegers, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers: Laridae Skuas, Jaegers: Stercorariinae Gulls: Larinae Terns: Sterninae Skimmers: Rynchopinae * Long-legged Wading Birds Herons, Bitterns: Ardeidae Ibises, Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae Storks: Ciconiidae Cranes: Gruidae * Smaller Wading Birds Rails: Rallidae (in part) Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae Avocets, Stilts: Recurvirostridae Plovers: Charadriidae Sandpipers, Snipe, Phalaropes: Scolopacidae * Fowl-like Birds Turkeys: Meleagrididae Pheasants: Phasianidae (in part) Grouse: Phasianidae (in part) Partridges: Phasianidae (in part) Quail: Phasianidae (in part) * Birds of Prey Kites, Hawks, Eagles, etc.: Accipitridae (in part) Kites: Accipitrinae (in part) Harriers: Accipitrinae (in part) Accipiters: Accipitrinae (in part) Buteos: Accipitrinae (in part) Eagles: Accipitrinae (in part) American Vultures: Cathartidae Osprey: Accipitridae, Pandioninae Caracaras, Falcons: Falconidae Caracara: Polyborini Falcons: Falconini Birds of Prey Overhead Owls: Tytonidae (Barn Owl) and Strigidae * Nonpasserine Land Birds Trogons: Trogonidae Kingfishers: Alcedinidae Pigeons, Doves: Columbidae Parrots, Parakeets: Psittacidae Cuckoos and Allies: Cuculidae Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae Hummingbirds: Trochilidae Woodpeckers: Picidae Swifts: Apodidae * Passerine (Perching) Birds Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae Larks: Alaudidae Pipits: Motacillidae Swallows: Hirundinidae Crows, Ravens, Jays, etc.: Corvidae Titmice, Chickadees: Paridae Verdin: Remizidae Bushtit: Aegithalidae Nuthatches: Sittidae Creepers: Certhiidae Wrens: Troglodytidae Dippers: Cinclidae Gnatcatchers, Kinglets: Muscicapidae (in part) Mimic Thrushes (Thrashers, etc.): Mimidae Thrushes: Muscicapidae (in part) Shrikes: Laniidae Starlings: Sturnidae Waxwings: Bombycillidae Silky-Flycatchers: Ptilogonatidae Vireos: Vireonidae Emberizids: Emberizidae Wood Warblers: Parulinae Blackbirds, Orioles, etc.: Icterinae Tanagers: Thraupinae Sparrows, Towhees, Juncos, etc.: Emberizinae Grosbeaks, Buntings: Cardinalinae Finches: Fringillidae Weaver Finches: Ploceidae * Accidentals Accidentals from Mexico Accidentals from Asia Range Maps Checklist Key Sources for Further Reference Index Conservation Note Endpapers Front: Roadside Silhouettes Rear: Flight Silhouettes CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Tight binding, clean text. Book shows normal fairly minor sign of storage & age. The cover is a bit scuffed. The name of the original owner is written on the endpaper at the front of the book. Pages 338 to page 415 are chipped along the bottom edge. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.
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Book Title: A Field Guide to Western Birds
Book Series: Peterson Field Guide Series
Original Language: English
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Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
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Features: Map of area covered by this book, Bird Songs and Calls; Bird Nests, Topography of a Bird, How to Identify Birds, Ducklike Birds, Seabirds, Gulls, etc. (Aerialists), Long-legged Wading Birds, Smaller Wading Birds, Fowl-like Birds, Birds of Prey, Nonpasserine Land Birds, Passerine (Perching) Birds, Accidentals, Range Maps, Checklist, Key Sources for Further Reference, Index, Conservation Note, Front Endpaper: Roadside Silhouettes, Rear Endpaper: Flight Silhouettes, The unique Peterson Identification System
Topic: Birds, Nature, Animals, Wildlife, Birdwatching
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
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Edition: Third Edition
Publication Year: 1990
Type: Reference Book
Literary Movement: Naturalism
Era: 1990s
Illustrator: Roger Tory Peterson
Special Attributes: stunning illustrations & easy-to-read range maps
Author: Roger Tory Peterson (1908–1996)
Genre: Life Sciences, Science, Ornithology, Natural History, Animals, Field Guides, Nonfiction, Biology, Outdoor & Nature, Education & Reference, Informational
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 432 Pages
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