Bird Books
 Biology of the Eared Grebe and Wilson's Phalarope in the Non-Breeding Season: A study of adaptations to saline lakes
By Joseph R. Jehl Jr. Studies in Avian Biology No. 12. A detailed study of grebes and
phalaropes on saline lakes, complete with charts, graphs, tables, and
photos. Written by a long-term Mono Lake bird researcher, this is the
book for you if you are looking for detailed scientific information on
these birds.
Softbound, Cooper Ornithological Society, 74 pages: $14.00 Print
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 Birds of the Great Basin
By Fred A. Ryser, Jr.
The Great Basin is a key destination along some of the most spectacular bird migrations in the world, as well as home to some of the world’s most majestic raptors.
More an ornithological text than a field guide, it is the most comprehensive work yet published on bird life in the Basin.
Softcover, University of Nevada Press, 604 pages: $39.95 Print
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 The Birder's
Handbook: A field guide to the Natural History of North American Birds
By Paul R. Ehrlich, David S. Dobkin, and Darryl Wheyi.
This is the most complete and authoritative reference book about the
birds of North America--up to date and in field guide format. It is a
portable library of fascinating information not included in your
identification guide for each of 646 species of birds that breed in
North America.
Softcover, Simon and Schuster Inc., 785 pages: $17.00 Print
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 Birds
Every Child Should Know
By Neltje Blanchan
Originally published in 1907, this book is a collection of story-like
descriptions of more than 100 birds commonly found in the United States.
Detailed descriptions, physical attributes, nesting and mating habits
are outlined in this book. Some chapters read like fairy tales. Book
measures 71/2"x5".
Softcover, University of Iowa Press, 281 pages: $15.95 (#1626) Print
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The Distribution of the Birds of
California
 
Joseph Grinnell
and Alden H. Miller
Published in 1944 by the Cooper Ornithological Society,
Grinnell and Miller's The Distribution of the Birds of
California remains the definitive benchmark on
California's avifauna. It summarizes a wealth of
information on the seasonal status, abundance and
geographic range of the 644 species and subspecies then
recorded in the state. Its terse yet detailed
descriptions of habitat and habitat requirements have yet
to be bettered. It is an indispensable reference for
anyone seriously interested in California's birds.
This 1986 Artemisia Press edition is an exact
reproduction of the original text. It also includes a forward by David
Gaines and an
interview with Dr. Frank A. Pitelka on the book's genesis
and significance. New appendices update nomenclature and
list recent publications on California bird distribution. Book measures
9"x6".
615 pages. Hardback: $20.00 (#455). Softcover: $18.00 (#456). Print
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 A
Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds
By Paul J. Biacich and Colin J.O. Harrison
This second edition is perfect for the scientific ornithologist as well
as the amateur birdwatcher. This book provides a thorough
species-by-species guide to the breeding biology of the birds of North
America. Beautiful color plates and ink drawings accompany this
comprehensive guide. Book measures 9"x6".
Softcover, Academic Press, 347 pages: $22.95 (#610) Print
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 Lives of North American Birds
By Ken Kaufman
The new classic on North American birds! Not a guide for naming birds, but a reference for understanding them--a complete, handy, one-volume
encyclopedia on the fascinating lives of birds.
Cloth, Houghton Mifflin, 674 pages, numerous photos: $35.00 Print
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 National
Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America
Ed. by Shirley L. Scott
Completely updated in a second edition— includes all 800 species known to breed north of the U.S.-Mexican border, including adjacent islands and seas.
Range maps conveniently located opposite handsome species illustrations. Birders will appreciate the exhaustive scope and fine
indexes.
Softcover, National Geographic Society, 464 pages: $21.00 Print
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 The
Sibley Guide to Birds
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley
This Audubon publication is from one of America's most gifted
contemporary painters of birds. The captioned illustrations show many
previously unpublished field marks, species in flight, subspecies and
geographical variants, voice descriptions, maps, distribution, and
migration routes. This comprehensive guide is one of the hottest bird
books to be released in a long time! Book measures 9 3/4"x6
1/2".
Softcover, Alfred A. Knopf Publisher, 545 pages: $35.00 (#1814) Print
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Birds of the Mono Basin Checklist
This checklist, which includes over 325 species of birds, is essential
for novice and expert birders visiting Mono Lake. Information on
seasonal occurrences and abundance as well as nesting records are
included in this pamphlet. Click
here for an online list with seasonal abundance omitted.
Bird Checklist, 11"x17" folded pamphlet: $1.00 (#277) Print
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