Yellowstone's Birds : Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park / edited by Douglas W. Smith [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Smith, Douglas W., 1949- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Birds.

Ornithology.

Zoology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2023]

Summary:

"A beautifully illustrated, large-format study of Yellowstone's birdlife, written by a team of renowned Park ornithologists and wildlife biologists"-- Provided by publisher.

"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 natural wonders and 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 the world's mother park. 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 a video by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis, Yellowstone's birds draws on a wealth of data collected over many decades"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

1. Yellowstone's Geological History Creates Diverse Habitats for Birds

2. Yellowstone Birds

2. Birding in Yellowstone

3. Roadside Birding on Yellowstone's East Side

4. Birds of the Basins: Avian Activity in Yellowstone's Iconic Hydrothermal Areas

5. Birding the Beaver Ponds Trail

6. The Year I Lost My Birding Mind

7. George Bird Grinnell

8. Citizen-Science-Led Bird Monitoring in Yellowstone

9. The Grouse or Galliformes of Yellowstone National Park

3. Raptors

10. Peregrine Falcon: The Most Beautiful Bird?

11. The Haunting Raptor: Yellowstone's Golden Eagles

12. Bald Eagles and Osprey

13. A Common Raptor in an Uncommon Place: Red-tailed Hawks in Yellowstone

14. Raptor Diversity in Yellowstone National Park

15. Fall Raptor Migration

16. Listening for Owls in Yellowstone

4. Waterbirds

17. Yellowstone's Iconic Bird: The Trumpeter Swan

18. Common Loons of Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

19. Harlequin Ducks

20. The Waterfowl of Yellowstone National Park

21. The Colonial Waterbirds of the Molly Islands

22. Shorebirds of Yellowstone

5. Passerines

23. Common Ravens in Yellowstone

24. Clark's Nutcrackers of Yellowstone National Park: Conserving an Iconic Mutualism

25. Songbirds

Appendix: Species Names Used in Text

Bibliography

Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780691218731

0691218730

OCLC:

1388500268