Birds of the Northwest: A Handbook of the Ornithology of the Region Drained by the Missouri River and Its Tributaries (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169377318)

""Birds of the Northwest"" is a comprehensive guide to the ornithology of the region drained by the Missouri River and its tributaries. Written by Elliott Coues, a renowned American ornithologist, the book provides detailed descriptions of the bird species found in the area, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. The guide is organized by family, with each section providing information on the birds' distribution and abundance, as well as their songs and calls. The book also includes a glossary of terms, a list of references, and an index of bird names. With its detailed information and beautiful illustrations, ""Birds of the Northwest"" is an invaluable resource for birdwatchers, naturalists, and anyone with an interest in the avian life of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elliott Coues
ISBN-10: 1169377319
ISBN-13: 9781169377318
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 806
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.52lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 1.69d