Introduction to birds of the southern California coast /
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| Author / Creator: | Lentz, Joan Easton, 1942- |
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| Imprint: | Berkeley : University of California Press, c2006. |
| Description: | xiii, 316 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 19 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | California natural history guides ; 84 |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5845134 |
| Summary: | This easy-to-use, concise, informative guide is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. An excellent introduction, an indispensable regional guide, and a perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds.<br> <br> *Features 120 superb color plates and lifelike habitat drawings that depict birds in their natural surroundings<br> <br> *Sixteen maps show numerous birding sites accompanied by detailed directions<br> <br> *Species accounts include information on the abundance and seasonal status of each bird and give intriguing natural history details<br> <br> *Introductory sections describe the coastal habitats of Southern California, provide tips for beginning birdwatchers, and discuss the basics of bird behavior |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 316 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 19 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 0520237803 0520243218 |
