Ever since the Lewis and Clark Expedition spotted its first wild
turkey in Kansas, the state has celebrated a rich ornithological
history-especially in light of its habitat diversity and its
location within the Central Migratory Flyway. That birding bounty
is now given its due by a respected team of authors, all recognized
avian authorities, in a beautifully produced large-format volume
highlighted with professional-quality color photographs and maps.
The first such survey in twenty years, this remarkable book
depicts every one of the state's now-documented 473 species.
Designed for all knowledgeable birders and professional
ornithologists, it provides scientifically accurate information on
distribution, breeding, and behavior for each species. It not only
significantly updates the previous two-volume field guide Birds in
Kansas but also reflects a more than 10% increase in known
species-47 more than previously listed, including the Long-billed
Murrelet, Ross's Gull, and Broad-billed Hummingbird.
The contents are arranged by family-from abundant groups like
Plovers and Sandpipers to the lone Frigate Bird (Fregata
magnificens) recorded in the state. For each species, a map shows
the counties in which it has been reported, and many species
include maps for both breeding and banding. Use of color in the
distribution maps allows depiction of seasonal bird distribution.
The text also includes a brief life history for most regularly
breeding species, as well as information on migratory routes
explaining where the birds travel when they leave Kansas.
"Birds of Kansas" will be a vital addition to the library of
anyone who seeks a better understanding of the diverse and
ever-fascinating Kansas avifauna.
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