{"product_id":"birds-of-kansas-9780700617821","title":"Birds of Kansas","description":"Ever since the Lewis and Clark Expedition spotted its first wild turkey in Kansas, the state has celebrated a rich ornithological history--especially in light of its habitat diversity and its location within the Central Migratory Flyway. That birding bounty is now given its due by a respected team of authors, all recognized avian authorities, in a beautifully produced large-format volume highlighted with professional-quality color photographs and maps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first such survey in twenty years, this remarkable book depicts every one of the state's now-documented 473 species. Designed for all knowledgeable birders and professional ornithologists, it provides scientifically accurate information on distribution, breeding, and behavior for each species. It not only significantly updates the previous two-volume field guide Birds in Kansas but also reflects a more than 10% increase in known species-47 more than previously listed, including the Long-billed Murrelet, Ross's Gull, and Broad-billed Hummingbird. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe contents are arranged by family-from abundant groups like Plovers and Sandpipers to the lone Frigate Bird (Fregata magnificens) recorded in the state. For each species, a map shows the counties in which it has been reported, and many species include maps for both breeding and banding. Use of color in the distribution maps allows depiction of seasonal bird distribution. The text also includes a brief life history for most regularly breeding species, as well as information on migratory routes explaining where the birds travel when they leave Kansas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of Kansas\u003c\/i\u003e will be a vital addition to the library of anyone who seeks a better understanding of the diverse and ever-fascinating Kansas avifauna. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Kansas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780700617821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.10h x 9.10w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Max C. Thompson, Bob Gress, Chuck Otte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44752355655861,"sku":"9780700617821","price":38.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_aada8e09-6feb-4127-a940-e480f66ced26.jpg?v=1730214946","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/birds-of-kansas-9780700617821","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}