Description
Book Synopsis“For those who plan to visit Alaska, this book is an obvious must, but even armchair birders will get satisfaction from reading it. Any birder will get many hours of enjoyment” —The Canadian Field-Naturalist
Guide to the Birds of Alaska has been a must-have for Alaska birders for more than thirty years.
New in the sixth edition:
- More than 900 full-color photos, including 400 new to this edition
- every bird is now illustrated including the casuals and accidentals
- 22 new species of birds
- All changes in names and systematics made by the American Ornithological Union
- Updated status and distribution charts showing the seasonal occurrence of each bird in Alaska’s six biogeographic regions
- Detailed information on field marks, behavior, similar species, voice, and habitat
- Useful map of Alaska’s six biogeographic regions
- Checklist of all species for birder’s use
- Comprehensive reading list and index
This comprehensive guide provides the most current knowledge about the birds in Alaska. “A fun and convenient way to pique or enhance your interest in Alaskan birds.” — Daily Sitka Sentinel
Table of ContentsCONTENTS A Note on Alaska’s Biogeographic Regions Map Introduction Key to Charts Checklist of Alaska’s Birds BIRD FAMILIES Geese, Swans, Ducks Grouse, Ptarmigan Loons Grebes Albatrosses Fulmars, Petrels, Shearwaters Storm-Petrels Cormorants Bitterns, Herons Ospreys Hawks, Eagles Rails, Coots Cranes Oystercatchers Plovers Sandpipers Jaegers Auks, Murres, & Puffins Gulls, Terns Pigeons, Doves Typical Owls Goatsuckers Swifts Hummingbirds Kingfishers Woodpeckers Falcons Tyrant Flycatchers Shrikes Vireos Jays, Magpies, Crows Larks Swallows Chickadees Nuthatches Creepers Wrens Dippers Kinglets Leaf Warblers Old World Flycatchers and Allies Thrushes Starlings Wagtails, Pipits Waxwings Longspurs and Snow Buntings Wood Warblers Sparrows, Buntings Cardinals and Allies Blackbirds Finches Old World Sparrows Casual and Accidental Species Further Reading Index Photo Credits About the Author Notes
