Montana Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.There is no shortage of iconic bird species in Montana, where Western Meadowlark is the state bird and fellow stand-outs like Harlequin Duck, Sprague's Pipit, and Sharp-tailed Grouse can also be found. A mix of mountains, alpine rivers, and sweeping expanses of prairie, the Treasure State is a great place to connect with the land through its avian life. Knowing where to start is a challenge, so it helps to get acquainted with an area's most representative species with a portable reference like Montana Birds. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.

Back Jacket

Montana Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Author Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.