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Birds of the Sierra Nevada: Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution
Contributor(s): Beedy, Ted (Author), Pandolfino, Ed (Author), Hansen, Keith (Illustrator)

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 ISBN: 0520274946     ISBN-13: 9780520274945
Publisher: University of California Press
OUR PRICE: $37.95  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology
- Nature | Animals - Wildlife
Dewey: 598.097
LCCN: 2012043369
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 10" L (2.25 lbs) 448 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Choice 12/01/2013
 
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This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen.

In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.
 
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