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Yellowstone's Birds

Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park

by Douglas W. Smith
Lauren E. Walker
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A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone's Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere.

  • Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants
  • Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone
  • Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way
  • Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis
  • Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone's birds collected over many decades
  • With contributions by many of today's leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking avian fauna

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      October 10, 2023

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        • ISBN: 9780691218731

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        • ISBN: 9780691218731
        • File size: 423106 KB
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      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        Starred review from September 1, 2023

        Yellowstone's "geothermal wonders and charismatic megafauna" take a backseat to the birds in this pioneering, overdue study. It is not a field guide but a report of what is known (and unknown) about the park's avian life. With multiple contributors, the text's style is varied and the topics many--ideal for those inclined to explore the book in snippets, to wander, and to wonder. Illustrations, photographs, and links to accompanying videos are superb and ably support the authors' goal of making their science accessible. The book also describes what fieldwork in remote areas involves and how citizen scientists support the effort. Preliminary chapters discuss Yellowstone's geology and offer tips on birding etiquette, checklists, descriptions of trails, and likely observations. The birds--peregrine falcons, golden eagles, trumpeter swans, harlequin ducks, ravens, Clark's nutcrackers, and more remarkable creatures--are considered in terms of life history, conservation status, research projects, and more. Among the book's many delights are its anecdotal pieces. For example, wildlife biologist-cum-birder Kira Cassidy recounts "The Year I Lost My Birding Mind." VERDICT Revelatory. The birds, the park, but also the science behind it make this book an outstanding resource.--Robert Eagan

        Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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