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USA bird books

Midwestern Birds: Backyard Guide

Bill Thompson III

2013

"Written by Bill Thompson III, the editor and co-publisher of Bird Watcher's Digest, this portable 5"x8" book contains the same variety of entertaining and informative entries that make Bird Watcher's Digest the nation's most popular birding magazine. Inside, you'll find profiles of the 55 most common birds in the Midwest, complete with large color photos, gender-specific physical descriptions, nesting and feeding information, bird call particulars, and interesting stories about each species. Thompson also introduces the reader to the basics of bird watching: essential gear, bird-friendly food and plantings, housing tips, and observational techniques. This guide covers Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska."

Birds of the Great Plains: Breeding Species and Their Distribution

Paul A. Johnsgard

2009

This is a revised, electronic edition of a book that was originally published in 1980. This revised edition contains new range maps for many species, a new essay 'Three Decades of Change in Great Plains Birds,' and an updated bibliography of breeding bird surveys and state, regional, national, and species references.

"This book is the first to describe systematically all of the species of birds known to have bred or to breed at present in the Great Plains, a major ecological unit that encompasses all or part of part of eleven states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas."

Missouri Woodpeckers

Amy Salveter

2008

A 6 page pamphlet that describes seven species of woodpeckers found in Missouri.

Waterfowl in Your Pocket: A Guide to Water Birds of the Midwest

Dana Gardner

2008

"A welcome aid to identifying the many colorful and intriguing water birds of the midwestern states, from the Great Lakes west to the Dakotas, east to Ohio, and south to Kansas and Missouri. Illustrator Dana Gardner has created fourteen panels showing fifty-one species of ducks, geese, swans, grebes, pelicans, coots, cormorants, moorhens, and loons swimming and flying with complete plumage variations - dark phases, light phases, and juvenile and adult male and female forms in summer and winter. The text also includes length, common and scientific names, and frequency and distribution. Whether flying high overhead in the fall or swimming in a nearby lake in the summer, waterfowl are notoriously difficult to identify, and Gardner has worked hard to make this guide useful for beginning birders as well as those more experienced in the field."

Missouri in Flight: The Bird Photography of Mundy Hackett

Mundy Hackett

2007

"With its rugged Ozarks, rolling plains, big rivers, and wetlands, Missouri offers a diversity of habitats for native birds, and its location along a major migration route attracts many avian visitors. More than four hundred bird species call the state home, and birders from all over flock to Missouri to add to their list of bird sightings. "Missouri in Flight" is an invitation to Missourians to reacquaint themselves with their native birds. Wildlife biologist and photographer Mundy Hackett offers more than one hundred spectacular color images, along with his thoughts on the beauty of birds, the subtleties of their behavior, and all of the elements that make them the ultimate photographic subject. Along with interesting facts about the various birds of Missouri, he shares tips on how amateur shutterbugs can improve the overall quality of their photos. Whether considering a sudden, silent appearance of a barred owl or the migratory patterns of ruby-throated hummingbirds, Hackett shares moments that keep him heading into the wild to pursue his creative vision and, through his lens, interpreting the wonders of nature."

Compact Guide to Missouri Birds

Michael Roedel and Gregory Kennedy

2006

"Wildlife biologist Michael Roedel provides a birder's primer to over 80 avian species commonly found in Missouri. Each two-page account includes color illustations and fascinating facts. These accounts also feature photographs of each bird's egg and a range map."

Missouri Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide

Bill Thompson III and The Staff of Bird Watcher's Digest

2005

"There are no state-specific books on how to appreciate birds and learn more about them. Like gardening, bird watching is a regional hobby, and the birds that frequent the backyards of Missouri differ from the birds found in Michigan. This series targets beginning and intermediate bird watchers from each Midwestern state. The books are state-specific and highlight the birds that are found in each state. In addition to the profile, each bird entry includes a map to identity the specific range covered by the bird. 100 birds are presented via multiple photographs for accurate identification. Full-color seasonal section informs the reader of: the migrating birds that can be seen that month, the foods that attract those birds, the plants that can assist in attracting birds."

Birds of the Great Plains: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas

Bob Jennings, Ted Cable and Roger Burrows

2005

"Encounter 325 of the most common or notable birds found in the Great Plains states, presented with beautiful full-color illustrations and comprehensive notes on habitat, nesting, feeding and voice, as well as best sites for viewing. 312 color illustrations, 313 maps."

The Nature of Missouri: A Year in the Heartland

Robert Folzenlogen

2004

"Designed primarily for beginning naturalists and weekend explorers, this guide is a celebration of Missouri's natural diversity, from the Glaciated Plain to the Mississippi lowlands. Throughout the book, which is illustrated with maps and photos, emphasis is placed on the natural history of Missouri and on the interdependence of all life forms that inhabit our planet. Chapter I provides an overview of the Missouri landscape while Chapter II guides the reader through the seasons, directing him/her to the State's geologic, floral and faunal highlights. Appendix I gives directions to Missouri's nature preserves, Appendix II summarizes the region's natural history and Appendix III lists conservation organizations that are working to protect the State's natural heritage. A Bibliography and Index complete the guide."

Birding Missouri: A Guide to Seasonal Highlights

Robert Folzenlogen

2002

"Designed primarily for beginning birdwatchers and those new to Missouri, this guide introduces the reader to birding highlights that occur in our State throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on the varied habitats of Missouri and on the seasonal fluctuation of regional bird populations. Chapter I provides an overview of the Missouri landscape while Chapter II groups resident and migrant birds within the natural habitats of our State. Chapter III guides the birder through the year, directing him/her to seasonal birding highlights at twenty-five locations across Missouri. Chapter IV offers a checklist of birds that reside in or visit Missouri in the course of a year; for each species, information regarding its seasonal occurance and preferred habitat is provided. A time and place for finding each bird is suggested."

Birds In Missouri

Brad Jacobs

2001

375 pages covering 345 species with 112 color plates.

A Guide to Birding in Missouri

Kay and Bill Palmer

2001

A guide to birdwatching sites in the state.

Birds of Missouri: Field Guide

Stan Tekiela

2001

"Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state."

Missouri Breeding Bird Atlas: 1986-1992

Brad Jacobs and James D. Wilson

1997

The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The Heartland: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri

Suzanne Winckler, Willard Clay, Charles Gurche, Michael Forsberg, Tom Till

1997

"Provides detailed descriptions of the national and state parks, wilderness preserves, natural sanctuaries, and other scenic wonders of America's heartland, furnishing information on the sites, their history, special activities, travel tips, and more."

Birds Of The St. Louis Area: Where And When To Find Them

Webster Groves Nature Study Society

Birds of Missouri: Their Distribution and Abundance

Mark B. Robbins, David A. Easterla

1992

"A brief history of Missouri ornithology is followed by a synopsis of the physiographic and ecological attributes of the state. This section shows how the relief, climate, and natural communities of Missouri affect the distribution and status of birds in the state. The species accounts give a detailed assessment of the distribution and status of every species. This book couples an exhaustive literature review with much unpublished information to present a historical perspective, as well as an up-to-date assessment of each species recorded in the state."

A Guide to Bird Finding in Kansas and Western Missouri

John I. Zimmerman and Sebastian T. Patti

1988

Birds of the Great Plains: Breeding Species and Their Distribution

Paul A. Johnsgard

1980

"This book is the first to describe systematically all of the species of birds known to have bred or to breed at present in the Great Plains, a major ecological unit that encompasses all or part of part of eleven states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. Although the original Great Plains ecosystem - the grassland biome - has been greatly altered by modem agriculture, remnants still exist in national and state parks, grasslands, and refuges, as well as in rural cemeteries, railroad rights-of-way, and small nature reserves. These areas support populations of nearly all the original and introduced birdlife - approximately 320 species - of the Great Plains."