Birds of the Great Basin: A Natural History

This book is the most comprehensive ever published on the diverse bird life of the Great Basin. In a concise and readable style, Fred Ryser discusses the history, physiology, behavior, ecology, and distribution of nearly four hundred species, including information on navigation, flight, territorial behavior, courtship, nesting, hunting, and migration. Introductory chapters examine how birds survive the extremes of the basin environment, how they maintain heat and water balance, and other important topics in avian biology. Birds of the Great Basin is a standard reference work in American ornithology and an important acquisition for anyone interested in western birds.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Published: 07/01/1985
ISBN: 9780874170801
Pages: 604
Weight: 2.63lbs
Size: 9.58h x 6.79w x 1.90d