Birds of Nebraska: Their Distribution & Temporal Occurrence - Hardcover

Sharpe, R. S.; Silcock, W. Ross; Jorgensen, Joel G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803242891 ISBN 13: 9780803242890

Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, 2001

Synopsis

Nebraska sits at the nexus of continental bird migration and serves as a home—either permanently or seasonally—for nearly 450 species. Major migratory routes pass through the state, creating numerous opportunities to observe the great variety of North American bird species. The annual crane migrations in spring are legendary, and other key events include winter concentrations of bald eagles, flocks of up to thirty thousand grebes, mergansers, and gulls at Lake McConaughy in late fall, and incredible concentrations of waterfowl in the Rainwater Basin in early spring. Birds of Nebraska captures the variety of Nebraska's ornithological possibilities in a style useful to hobbyists and professionals alike. For the first time in Nebraska ornithology, the authors have provided an exhaustive summary of state bird records compiled into concise but readable accounts of all species of birds reported in the state. This work covers taxonomy, early and late migration dates, high counts, nesting areas, and likely viewing locations.

About this title

About the Author

Roger S. Sharpe taught ornithology and directed the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is also a past president of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. W. Ross Silcock writes the Seasonal Reports for the Nebraska Bird Review. Joel G. Jorgensen is chairman of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union Records Committee.

Review

"Lying in the heart of the Great Plains, Nebraska is truly a biological crossroads with respect to its avifauna. At long last a comprehensive book has been published that delves into the bird life of this unique and fascinating region. . . . This is the most complete volume on Nebraska birds available. . . . A must for any student of Great Plains ornithology."—The Prairie Naturalist (The Prairie Naturalist )

"The product of a 20 year gestation period, Birds of Nebraska fills a critical void in our knowledge of the birds of the Great Plains region. . . . This thoroughly researched work comes at a critical time, as concerns rise about the status of many grassland bird species."—Wildlife Activist (Wildlife Activist )

"The present difinitive work to that state's avifauna is a necessary adjunct to all interested birders and one that will please everyone."—Charles Keller, Indian Audubon Quarterly (Charles Keller Indian Audubon Quarterly )

“For anyone interested in where and when a given species occurs in Nebraska, this book will be the definitive reference.”—Charles R. Brown, Book Reviews (Charles R. Brown Book Reviews )

"This volume belongs in the library of anyone interested in Great Plains ornithology."—Dan Reinking, biologist, Sutton Avian Research Center, University of Oklahoma (Dan Reinking )

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0803242891
• ISBN 13: 9780803242890
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 15