Yellowstone鈥檚 Birds

Yellowstone鈥檚 Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World鈥檚 First National Park

Edited by Douglas W. Smith, Lauren E. Walker, and Katharine E. Duffy

Robert K. Landis

A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone鈥檚 breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists

Hardcover

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Published (US):: Oct 10, 2023
Published (UK):: Nov 14, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 304
Size:: 8.5 x 11 in.
Illus:: 168 color illus. 5 tables. 4 maps.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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Price:: $35.00/拢30.00
ISBN:
Published (US):: Oct 10, 2023
Published (UK):: Nov 14, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 304
Size:: 8.5 x 11 in.
Illus:: 168 color illus. 5 tables. 4 maps.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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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 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 Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone鈥檚 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 videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis
Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone鈥檚 birds collected over many decades
With contributions by many of today鈥檚 leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone鈥檚 breathtaking avian fauna

Awards and Recognition

A Library Journal Best Science & Technology Book of the Year
A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year

Douglas W. Smith served for nearly three decades as a wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park, spearheading an initiative to reintroduce wolves to Yellowstone and leading the park鈥檚 bird and elk programs. He retired in 2022. Lauren E. Walker is a biologist at the US Geological Survey鈥檚 Bird Banding Laboratory and was formerly a wildlife biologist for several years with the Yellowstone bird program. Katharine E. Duffy was a supervisory education ranger in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

"Revelatory. The birds, the park, but also the science behind it make this book an outstanding resource."鈥擱obert Eagan, Library Journal, starred review

"[Rich] in its coverage of birds, from residents to casual migrants."鈥擠avid Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

"It’s a great read. A lot of really fascinating information."鈥擧annah Buschert, Bird Nerd Book Club

"This is an impressive book about those birds."鈥擬ark Avery, Mark Avery blog

"Well written, carefully edited, and copiously illustrated, this book is an excellent ecology and an engaging account of natural history and shows the important role of citizen science in documenting the status of birdlife."鈥擩. Burger, Choice

"A wealth of interesting information for many species . . . . Readers who are interested in birds, and want to learn how research within Yellowstone has been conducted over the years, and how these studies contribute to the conservation of birds within the Park, will enjoy this attractive book."鈥擥ary Rosenberg, IBIS Book Reviews