Birds Of Pennsylvania [Paperback]

Franklin Haas (Author), Roger Burrows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2005

320 of Pennsylvania's most abundant or notable bird species are color-illustrated in this handy, comprehensive field guide. A Quick Reference Guide organizes all species into color-coded family groupings. You'll also find a glossary of terms, a birder's checklist and separate indexes for scientific and common names. A map features the state's best birding sites and describe's Pennsylvania's most notable viewing locations. Each species account includes a full-color and detailed illustration, along with information about habitat, nesting, feeding, voice, similar species, as well as a range map that shows distribution of the species throughout the year as well as migratory pathways.

Editorial Reviews

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It is a bonus for Pennsylvania birders that so much information on avian life in the state has been assembled in one book. --Seneca Rocks Audubon Society

...an encyclopedic source that offers much useful and interesting information for experienced Pennsylvania birders and for those who want to become more familiar with birding opportunities in the Keystone State. --Todd Bird Club Newsletter

...an encyclopedic source that offers much useful and interesting information for experienced Pennsylvania birders and for those who want to become more familiar with birding opportunities in the Keystone State. --Todd Bird Club Newsletter

About the Author

FRANKLIN C. HAAS is one of Pennsylvania's leading ornithologists. He is the founder and former chief editor of Pennsylvania Birds, the quarterly journal of the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology. Haas grew up as a boy near Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in east-central Pennsylvania, on the migratory path of hawks, eagles and falcons. His fascination with the high-flying birds of prey grew into a life-long study of all birds across North America. As a birding enthusiast, writer and photographer ROGER BURROWS has traveled North America extensively. He has conducted professional bird population surveys, provided workshops on bird identification, and has served as the naturalist-in-residence on cruise ships.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (March 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551053713
• ISBN-13: 978-1551053714
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Birds Of Pennsylvania, January 19, 2007

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E. G. Drybred - See all my reviews
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A must have guide to Pennsylvania Birds. Have a question? The answer can be found in this easy to read and take along book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, February 20, 2006

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Donna R. Hill "Bes Eden" (Bedford, Pa. United States) - See all my reviews

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One of my favorites! I love bird watching. This book is most helpful to me. I will be referring to it very often!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superior Guide Book For Pennsylvania Birding, November 29, 2010

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William Dwayne DelGrande (York, PA United States) - See all my reviews

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This book exceeded my expectations after years of owning and using numerous different bird books. The narratives, range maps and illustrations (painting sketches) make it a good buy and a welcome addition to a birders' library. I recommend this book for novice and experienced birder alike in Pennsylvania.