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Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park

Name: Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park
Brand: Princeton University Press
SKU: 9780691217833
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Contributors:

Douglas W. Smith (Editor), Lauren E. Walker (Editor), Katharine E. Duffy (Editor)

Publisher:

Princeton University Press

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Nature, Travel

Book Subcategory:

Birdwatching Guides, Parks & Campgrounds, Ecology

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Release Date:

2023-10-10

ISBN 13:

9780691217833

Weight:

3.35 lbs

Size:

11.10 x 8.70 x 1.10 inches

Pages:

304

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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 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 Yellowstone. 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 videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis
Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone's birds collected over many decades
With contributions by many of today's leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking avian fauna

About the Author
Douglas W. Smith served for nearly three decades as a wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park, spearheading an initiative to reintroduce wolves to Yellowstone and leading the park's bird and elk programs. He retired in 2022. Lauren E. Walker is a biologist at the US Geological Survey's Bird Banding Laboratory and was formerly a wildlife biologist for several years with the Yellowstone bird program. Katharine E. Duffy was a supervisory education ranger in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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