The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (906 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0700615652 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gress and Janzen have produced an exceptionally well-organized guide that divides birds into 18 groups based on similarity in appearance, habitat, or behavior, following taxonomic order only partially to make identification easier for the beginner. Kansas is a bird-watcher's paradise, with its key location at the hub of the hemisphere's migration corridors and exceptional habitat diversity; 470 avian species have been documented within its borders. The entry for each bird gives its size, identifying features (including sexual and seasonal distinctions), and where and when it can be found. They also provide a checklist for all state birds, a calendar of Kansas bird activity, and recommendations for binoculars and other field guides.. And each account includes a brilliant color photo of an adult of the species, with additional views of selected birds to illustrate male, female, or juvenile plumages.The authors point out the best birding locations in the state-more than two dozen hot spots of which they have intimate knowledge—that reflect utterly different bird communities thriving only a few hours apart. From spectacularly beautiful birds like Painted Buntings to elegant migrants like Hudsonian Godwits, birders can find abundant rewards every time they take
Gress and Janzen have national reputations and world-class skills, and you could not ask for better guides to introduce you to the birdlife of the great state of Kansas." -- Kenn Kaufman . Busby"This is a veritable Baedeker for Kansas bird lovers--the text is jammed with useful information, and the color plates are spectacular." -- Paul Johnsgard"A wonderful book. "A delightful and authoritative introduction to Kansas birds with a wealth of information, on how and where to find them." -- William H
Kansas Bird guide. great book of Kansas birds. Great photos and information. perfect for the novice.. Comprehensive Amazon Customer Easy to read, more than just a reference. Some prior bird knowledge is helpful - it is faster to look up a bird if you know it is a warbler vs. an insect catcher. The photos are amazing. Very enjoyable read.. Great for beginners and experts A fine gem, summarizing the birds most likely to be seen in Kansas. Each bird gets a full page with photo and helpful information like how to recognize them, where to find them, and when to find them. The photos are excellent! New birders will quickly find a species without sorting through the clutter of a larger field guide. Experienced birders may glean details such as where and when to find target species.
Pete Janzen is active in the Kansas Ornithological Society and the Wichita Audubon Society and is author of The Birds of Sedgwick County and Cheney Reservoir, along with numerous articles on Kansas birds. His stunning wildlife photography has appeared in many publications. . Bob Gress is director of the Great Plains Nature Cente