Compact Guide to Virginia Birds - Softcover

Smalling, Curtis; Kennedy, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9768200049 ISBN 13: 9789768200044

Publisher: Lone Pine International, 2006

Synopsis

This fascinating fact-filled book is an excellent introduction to the avian populations of Virginia. Over 80 species of birds are featured with two pages devoted to each species. A full-color illustration of each bird includes key identifiers. You'll also find information on each bird's common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period. Each account also includes illustrations of similar species.

About this title

About the Author

CURTIS SMALLING has a BSc in biology and an MA in Appalachian studies. He is a lifelong birder who works as mountain area biologist for Audubon North Carolina. Curtis is the founder of the Mountain Avian Research Initiative and Ecos of the Blue Ridge, an eco-tourism company leading walks and school field trips. He resides in Boone, North Carolina. GREGORY KENNEDY has been an active naturalist and adventurer since he was a young boy. He is the author of many books on natural history and has produced film and television work on environmental issues and indigenous concerns in southeast Asia, New Guinea, South and Central America and the high Arctic. His involvement in numerous research projects around the world range from studies in the upper canopy of tropical and temperate rain forests to deep water marine investigations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lone Pine International
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 9768200049
• ISBN 13: 9789768200044
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192