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Title Yellowstone's birds : diversity and abundance in the world's first national park / edited by Douglas W. Smith, Lauren E. Walker, and Katharine E. Duffy ; with videos by Robert K. Landis.

Publication Info. Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2023]

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Location Call No. Status
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  598.0978 YELLOWSTONE'S    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult New Materials  598.09787 YE    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xv, 288 pages : color photographs ; 29 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-280) and index.
Summary "A beautifully illustrated, large-format study of Yellowstone's birdlife, written by a team of renowned Park ornithologists and wildlife biologists"-- Provided by publisher.
"A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its natural wonders and recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in the world's mother park. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone's Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere.Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants. Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone. Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way. Accompanied by a video by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis, Yellowstone's birds draws on a wealth of data collected over many decades"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Yellowstone National Park.
Birds -- Yellowstone National Park.
Ornithology.
ornithology. (CStmoGRI)aat300251967
NATURE / Birdwatching Guides.
TRAVEL / United States / West / Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY)
Birds. (OCoLC)fst00832970
Ornithology. (OCoLC)fst01048358
United States -- Yellowstone National Park. (OCoLC)fst01285604
Added Author Smith, Douglas W., 1960- editor.
Duffy, Katy, editor.
Walker, Lauren E., editor.
ISBN 9780691217833 (hardback ; acid-free paper)
0691217831 (hardback ; acid-free paper)
9780691218731 (ebook)
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