Given its central location and favorable habitats, Kansas is
blessed with a surprising diversity of birds: 453 species
documented within its borders. This book focuses on the 203 species
that breed in the state-from the Green-Winged Teal to the
Great-tailed Grackle-to create an accurate and timely reference
based on standardized methods of data collection.
"The Kansas Breeding Bird Atlas" represents the efforts of 180
volunteers who diligently sought out birds over six years,
observing their behavior and searching for active nests and fledged
young throughout the state, whether in tallgrass prairies, riparian
forests, or wetlands. In addition to these volunteers' efforts,
Busby and Zimmerman gathered a wealth of information relating the
observations to ecological factors affecting the birds' habitat
selection.
In the book, each species is conveniently presented in a
two-page spread containing a line drawing, descriptive account,
data summary table, distribution map, and, in most instances, a
table of breeding status by physiographic region and BBS (Breeding
Bird Survey) map. Breeding codes-possible, probable, or
confirmed-are assigned in accordance with recommendations of the
North American Ornithology Atlas Committee. The illustrations
consist of classic drawings by Orville Rice and Robert Mengel, plus
over one hundred new drawings by Dan Kilby.
This is the definitive guide for anyone, amateur or
professional, concerned with the activities of Kansas's breading
birds, and it provides information essential to environmental and
conservation planning as well. The "Kansas Breeding Bird Atlas" is
your one source for complete and authoritative data on these avian
species that breed in Kansas.
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