Field guide to birds of the northern California coast / Rich Stallcup and Jules Evens ; graphites by Keith Hansen.

Author/creator Stallcup, Rich
Other author Evens, Jules G.
Format Electronic
Publication Info[Oakland, California] : University of California Press, [2014]
Descriptionxiii, 294 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 19 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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SeriesCalifornia natural history guide series ; no. 109
Contents Introduction. Boundaries ; Climate ; Habitats ; Taxonomy : subspecies, species, and superspecies ; Plumage of birds ; Dimorphism and monomorphism ; Seasons and migration ; Ethics of birding -- Family and species accounts. Ducks, geese, and swans ; Loons ; Grebes ; Albatross ; Shearwaters and fulmars ; Storm-petrels ; Cormorants and pelicans ; Herons, egrets, bitterns, and ibis ; Vultures, ospreys, kites, eagles, and hawks ; Rails, gallinules, and coots ; Shorebirds ; Skuas and jaegers ; Alcids ; Gulls and terns ; Gallinaceous birds ; Pigeons and doves ; Owls ; Swifts ; Hummingbirds ; Kingfishers ; Woodpeckers ; Falcons ; Perching birds (passerines) -- Birding opportunities and roadside nature centers. Occurrence charts ; Glossary.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 269-274) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014008942
ISBN9780520276161 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0520276167 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780520276178 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0520276175 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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