Birds of the Central Oaks and Prairies of Texas : with emphasis on historical changes/
"Volume 1 of 2. Not since Oberholser’s monumental 1974 Birds of Texas has an author attempted to characterize the status and changes in Texas birdlife, focusing on the central Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairies. This book explores the various influences that have altered bird populations...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[United States] :
Texas Ornithological Society,
[2024]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "Volume 1 of 2. Not since Oberholser’s monumental 1974 Birds of Texas has an author attempted to characterize the status and changes in Texas birdlife, focusing on the central Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairies. This book explores the various influences that have altered bird populations since Europeans settled in Texas in the mid-nineteenth century, delving into the complex causes behind these shifts. Some are well-known, such as the conversion to agriculture. Others may be surprising to readers, such as the effect of turf farms on migration. The book deals with 545 species, including about 489 regularly occurring species and extinct, extirpated, escaped, and accidental birds. Heavily documented with sources and observer recognition, the book draws on a thorough examination of reports from eBird and tracing back through journals, newsletters, checklists, social media, and historical writings to the arrival of Europeans."--Amazon. "Volume 2 of 2. The history and status of birds in the central oaks and prairies of Texas continues with Volume 2, covering falcons, parrots, flycatchers, vireos, shrikes, jays, chickadees, titmice, swallows, kinglets, wrens, thrashers, thrushes, waxwings, pipits, finches, longspurs, sparrows, orioles, warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers, and other songbirds. Appendices include contributors, gazetteer, historical trends, county records, weekly abundance graph, and a reference list."--Amazon. |
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| Physical Description: | 2 volumes: illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9798870790909 9798871222430 |