Description
Book SynopsisThe first complete survey of the birds of Nunavut, this fully illustrated reference work identifies and documents the distribution, ecology, behaviour, and conservation of the species that live in and migrate through the territory.
Trade ReviewIf you get excited when you spot a snowy owl, feel sad when the last snow buntings leave town, enjoy the taste of a fat Canada goose, or are simply an avid bird-watcher, ask Santa to put the tremendous Birds of Nunavut books on your Christmas gift list.
-- Jane George * Nunatsiaq News *
The Birds of Nunavut is a beautiful and comprehensive two-volume tome that documents the current and historical knowledge of birds known to occur within the territorial boundaries of Nunavut…I have many geographic bird books in my library—
The Birds of Nunavut is the best one. -- Bill Montevecchi, Memorial University * The Canadian Field Naturalist, Volume 132 *
The product of the combined efforts of 18 experts over no less than 300 seasons of fieldwork in Nunavut, the collection is breathtaking. I have seen thousands of bird books in my career, but Birds of Nunavut has to rank among the very top five in terms of presentation and content.
-- David Bird, 2017 recipient of the Doris H. Speirs Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Canadian Ornithology * Canadian Wildlife Magazine *
Table of ContentsForeword by Jason Akearok
Preface
Guide to the Species Accounts
Introduction
Geography and Ecology of Nunavut
Important and Protected Areas for Birds
The History of Ornithology in Nunavut
Avian Monitoring in Nunavut: Past, Present, and Future
Climate Change and Other Threats to Arctic Birds
Species Accounts: Nonpasserines
Species Accounts: Passerines
Appendices
References
Index
