Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast (California Natural History Guides #109) (Paperback)

Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast (California Natural History Guides #109) By Rich Stallcup, Jules Evens, Keith Hansen (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Description


The Northern California coast--from Monterey County to the Oregon border--is home to some of the richest avian habitats on the North American continent. Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast provides a comprehensive ecological overview of this extensive and diverse region. It features detailed discussions of the area's most common waterbirds, raptors, and landbirds and highlights the most productive birding sites in each Northern California coastal county.

Accessibly written and user-friendly, this guide contains nearly 250 species accounts that focus on seasonal rhythms and behavioral characteristics of each species. More than 130 color photographs and hand-drawn sketches depict the birds in context, and maps and occurrence charts indicate when readers might spot each species.

About the Author


Rich Stallcup (1944-2012) was a preeminent California field ornithologist, naturalist, and conservationist. He was founder of the Point Reyes Bird Observatory and the author of many articles and books on bird identification, biogeography, and conservation.

Jules Evens is a wildlife biologist with four decades of experience observing Northern California's coastal birdlife. His previous books include The Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula (UC Press, 2008) and An Introduction to California Birdlife (UC Press, 2005).

Praise For…


"A handy, user-friendly reference . . . Produced with real knowledge, care and affection, this guide serves as a wonderful companion."
— American Reference Books Annual
Product Details
ISBN: 9780520276178
ISBN-10: 0520276175
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: August 6th, 2014
Pages: 380
Language: English
Series: California Natural History Guides