by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)
This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Nevada is a tremendous place to learn about and experience bird life, with a list topping 500 and iconic species like Western Grebe, Clark's Nutcracker, Phainopepla, and state bird Mountain Bluebird. The majority of the Silver State is located in the Great Basin, which is an arid plateau interspersed with several small mountain ranges running north to south. In the low-lying Mojave Desert, there are open-country species like Verdin, Greater Roadrunner, and Sagebrush Sparrow. Birds are so ubiquitous that they can serve as an entry point into nature study, and it helps to get acquainted with the most representative species in a given area. The portable reference Nevada Birds is a great tool for this, as it features beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more deeply into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
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Nevada Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)
Author Biography
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.