Rare birds of North America / Steve N.G. Howell, Ian Lewington, and Will Russell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howell, Steve N. G.

Lewington, Ian, author.

Russell, Will, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rare birds--North America.

Rare birds.

Birds--North America.

Birds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 428 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color)

Edition:

Course Book

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions--the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns of occurrence by region and season, enabling readers to see where, when, and why each species occurs in North America. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, age, sex, distribution, and status. Rare Birds of North America provides unparalleled insights into vagrancy and avian migration, and will enrich the birding experience of anyone interested in finding and observing rare birds. Covers 262 species of vagrant birds found in the United States and Canada Features 275 stunning color plates that depict every species Explains patterns of occurrence by region and season Provides an invaluable overview of vagrancy patterns and migration Includes detailed species accounts and cutting-edge identification tips

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

How to Use This Book

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS A 'RARE BIRD'-AND WHEN AND WHENCE?

MIGRATION AND VAGRANCY IN BIRDS

WHERE DO NORTH AMERICAN VAGRANTS COME FROM?

TOPOGRAPHY, MOLT, AND AGING

SPECIES ACCOUNTS

WATERFOWL

SUNGREBES

ALCIDS

PELAGIC SEABIRDS

GULLS AND TERNS

SHOREBIRDS

WADING BIRDS

LARGER LANDBIRDS

AERIAL LANDBIRDS

SONGBIRDS

Appendices

Appendix A. Species New to North America, Fall 2011-Summer 2012

Appendix B: Species of Hypothetical Occurrence

Appendix C: Birds New to North America, 1950-2011

Literature Cited

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781400848072

1400848075

OCLC:

872656936