Birds of Kansas

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Description

Ever since the Lewis and Clark Expedition spotted its first wild turkey in Kansas, the state has celebrated a rich ornithological history—especially in light of its habitat diversity and its location within the Central Migratory Flyway. That birding bounty is now given its due by a respected team of authors, all recognized avian authorities, in a beautifully produced large-format volume highlighted with professional-quality color photographs and maps.

The first such survey in twenty years, this remarkable book depicts each and every probably the most state’s now-documented 473 species. Designed for all knowledgeable birders and professional ornithologists, it provides scientifically accurate information on distribution, breeding, and behavior for each and every species. It not only significantly updates the previous two-volume field guide Birds in Kansas but also reflects a more than 10% increase in known species-47 more than up to now listed, including the Long-billed Murrelet, Ross’s Gull, and Broad-billed Hummingbird.

The contents are arranged by circle of relatives-from abundant groups like Plovers and Sandpipers to the lone Frigate Bird (Fregata magnificens) recorded in the state. For each and every species, a map shows the counties in which it has been reported, and lots of species include maps for both breeding and banding. Use of color in the distribution maps allows depiction of seasonal bird distribution. The text also includes a brief life history for most frequently breeding species, in addition to information on migratory routes explaining where the birds commute when they leave Kansas.

Birds of Kansas will be a very important addition to the library of anyone who seeks a better understanding of the diverse and ever-fascinating Kansas avifauna.

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