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Yellowstones Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the Worlds First National Park [Kietas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Hardback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis: 279x216 mm, 168 color illus. 5 tables. 4 maps.
  • Išleidimo metai: 10-Oct-2023
  • Leidėjas: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691217831
  • ISBN-13: 9780691217833
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  • Formatas: Hardback, 304 pages, aukštis x plotis: 279x216 mm, 168 color illus. 5 tables. 4 maps.
  • Išleidimo metai: 10-Oct-2023
  • Leidėjas: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691217831
  • ISBN-13: 9780691217833
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"A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its natural wonders and recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in the world's mother park. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone's Birds is a scientifictour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere.Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants. Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone. Features fact-filled,easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way. Accompanied by a video by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis, Yellowstone's birds draws on a wealth of data collected over many decades"--

"A beautifully illustrated, large-format study of Yellowstone's birdlife, written by a team of renowned Park ornithologists and wildlife biologists"--

A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone’s Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere.

  • Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants
  • Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone
  • Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way
  • Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis
  • Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades
  • With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking avian fauna

Recenzijos

"A Library Journal Best Science & Technology Book of the Year" "A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" "Revelatory. The birds, the park, but also the science behind it make this book an outstanding resource."---Robert Eagan, Library Journal, starred review "[ Rich] in its coverage of birds, from residents to casual migrants."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds "Its a great read. A lot of really fascinating information."---Hannah Buschert, Bird Nerd Book Club "This is an impressive book about those birds."---Mark Avery, Mark Avery blog "Well written, carefully edited, and copiously illustrated, this book is an excellent ecology and an engaging account of natural history and shows the important role of citizen science in documenting the status of birdlife."---J. Burger, Choice "A wealth of interesting information for many species . . . . Readers who are interested in birds, and want to learn how research within Yellowstone has been conducted over the years, and how these studies contribute to the conservation of birds within the Park, will enjoy this attractive book.

"---Gary Rosenberg, IBIS Book Reviews

Douglas W. Smith served for nearly three decades as a wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park, spearheading an initiative to reintroduce wolves to Yellowstone and leading the parks bird and elk programs. He retired in 2022. Lauren E. Walker is a biologist at the US Geological Surveys Bird Banding Laboratory and was formerly a wildlife biologist for several years with the Yellowstone bird program. Katharine E. Duffy was a supervisory education ranger in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.