Birds of Texas - Keith Arnold

Renowned Texas birder Keith A. Arnold shares his expertise and passion in this wonderful field guide to 401 species of birds found in the Lone Star State. From Big Bend National Park to Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the nine bioregions of the largest state in the lower 48 offers thousands of opportunities to view nature. Included are: Comprehensive species accounts, with individual color-coded range maps, and information on nesting, feeding, size, and sounds More than 400 full-color illustrations and more than 400 maps Color-coded quick reference guide Guide to bioregions and their geography Guide to top 100 and top 20 birding sites in the state Birder's Checklist Indexes of Latin and common names Illustrated glossary Bibliography Located on the migratory paths of many western hemisphere species, Texas is a birding mecca. This beautifully illustrated field guide features over 400 species either common or particularly notable in the Lone Star state. Descriptions of each bird, as well as the illustrations and range maps, help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments.