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

Robert K. Landis

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

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Published:: Oct 10, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Illus:: 168 color illus. 5 tables. 4 maps.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

ebook

Sale Price:: $24.50/£21.00
Price:: ~~$35.00~~/~~£30.00~~
ISBN:
Published:: Oct 10, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
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’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 videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis
Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades
With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s 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’s bird and elk programs. He retired in 2022. Lauren E. Walker is a biologist at the US Geological Survey’s 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."—Robert Eagan, Library Journal, starred review

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

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

"This is an impressive book about those birds."—Mark 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."—J. 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."—Gary Rosenberg, IBIS Book Reviews