Compact Guide to British Columbia Birds [Paperback]

Wayne Campbell (Author), Gregory Kennedy (Author), Krista Kagume (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2005

This fascinating, fact-filled book is an excellent introduction to the avian populations of British Columbia. Over 80 species of birds are featured with two pages devoted to each species. A full-colour illustration of each bird includes key identifiers. YouÂ’ll also find information on each birdÂ’s common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the birdÂ’s egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period. Each account also includes illustrations of similar species. Take this book along on your next wilderness or backyard adventure and identify the feathered friends you meet along the way!

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About the Author

Ornithologist WAYNE CAMPBELL is the author of over 50 books and more than 400 scientific and popular articles. For 20 years he was the curator of Ornithology at the Royal British Columbia Museum. Campbell also was a senior research scientist with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. He is founder of a project called Giving Wildlife A Chance, which seeks to promote the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of wildlife in British Columbia. KRISTA KAGUME began birding with her father at the family cabin in Ontario at five years of age. Earning her B.Sc. in conservation biology Krista was able to combine her two greatest passions: nature and writing. Author of numerous natural history articles in magazines and newspapers, Krista is actively involved in a variety of ecological projects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (February 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155105471X
• ISBN-13: 978-1551054711
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,455,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)