Guide to the Birds of Alaska, 6th edition

by Robert H. Armstrong, Nils Warnock (Foreword by)

Overview

“For those who plan to visit Alaska, this book is an obvious must, but even armchair birders will get satisfaction from reading it. Any birder will get many hours of enjoyment” —The Canadian Field-Naturalist

Guide to the Birds of Alaska has been a must-have for Alaska birders for more than thirty years. 

New in the sixth edition:

• More than 900 full-color photos, including 400 new to this edition
• every bird is now illustrated including the casuals and accidentals
  
• 22 new species of birds 
• All changes in names and systematics made by the American Ornithological Union 
• Updated status and distribution charts showing the seasonal occurrence of each bird in Alaska’s six biogeographic regions 
• Detailed information on field marks, behavior, similar species, voice, and habitat
• Useful map of Alaska’s six biogeographic regions
• Checklist of all species for birder’s use
• Comprehensive reading list and index

This comprehensive guide provides the most current knowledge about the birds in Alaska. “A fun and convenient way to pique or enhance your interest in Alaskan birds.” — Daily Sitka Sentinel 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941821428
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	04/13/2015
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	265,134
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Bob Armstrong has pursued a career in Alaska as a biologist, naturalist, and nature photographer since 1960. He is the author of the best-selling book NATURE OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA and numerous other popular and scientific books and articles on the natural history of the state. He lives in Juneau, Alaska. www.naturebob.com

Table of Contents

CONTENTS A Note on Alaska’s Biogeographic Regions Map Introduction Key to Charts Checklist of Alaska’s Birds BIRD FAMILIES Geese, Swans, Ducks Grouse, Ptarmigan Loons Grebes Albatrosses Fulmars, Petrels, Shearwaters Storm-Petrels Cormorants Bitterns, Herons Ospreys Hawks, Eagles Rails, Coots Cranes Oystercatchers Plovers Sandpipers Jaegers Auks, Murres, & Puffins Gulls, Terns Pigeons, Doves Typical Owls Goatsuckers Swifts Hummingbirds Kingfishers Woodpeckers Falcons Tyrant Flycatchers Shrikes Vireos Jays, Magpies, Crows Larks Swallows Chickadees Nuthatches Creepers Wrens Dippers Kinglets Leaf Warblers Old World Flycatchers and Allies Thrushes Starlings Wagtails, Pipits Waxwings Longspurs and Snow Buntings Wood Warblers Sparrows, Buntings Cardinals and Allies Blackbirds Finches Old World Sparrows Casual and Accidental Species Further Reading Index Photo Credits About the Author Notes

Editorial Reviews

This very attractive, authoritative work should appeal to birders at all levels.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL “A prize for serious bird watchers. . . .” —SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE “Any birder worth his salt should buy it. It will give many hours of enjoyment. . . . For those who plan to visit Alaska, this book is an obvious must, but even armchair birders will get satisfaction from reading it.” —THE CANADIAN FIELD-NATURALIST “. . . a fun and convenient way to pique or enhance your interest in Alaskan birds.” —DAILY SITKA SENTINEL “. . . a definitive nature guide.” —OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER

From the Publisher

Still flying high in its fifth edition, Robert H. Armstrong's Guide to the Birds of Alaska belongs in the library or, better yet, the backpack of every serious avian enthusiast. In this incarnation, this invaluable guide sports a completely updated text and photographs.

Extensively revised edition (first, 1980) includes all 443 species of birds found in Alaska, with new, full-color photos of all regularly-occurring species. Contains a map of Alaska's six biogeographic regions, is organized by bird families, and details birds' field marks, status, distribution, behavior, similar species, voice, and habitat. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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