Compact Guide to Virginia Birds

Smalling, Curtis, Kennedy, Gregory

ISBN 10: 9768200049 / ISBN 13: 9789768200044

Published by Lone Pine International, 2006

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075283701

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 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Compact Guide to Virginia Birds
Publisher: Lone Pine International
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good