The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) [Paperback]

Mark W. Lockwood (Author), Brush Freeman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series | Publication Date: March 17, 2004

The most ambitious edition yet of the Texas Ornithological Society checklist of Texas birds now includes range maps and color photographs of the birds much of the world comes to Texas to see. Based on the work of the Texas Bird Records Committee over almost three decades, The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds provides authoritative annotations on the abundance, status, and distribution of all species encountered in Texas; lists rare, introduced, and hypothetical species in the appendices; and offers a comprehensive reference section.

* Covers 623 species of birds currently listed for Texas

* With expert descriptions of the occurrence of each species

* Plus convenient range maps and distribution details for each species

* Plus 140 color photographs by well-known bird photographers of Texas specialties, rarities, and species of conservation concern

A one-stop source of information on Texas birds, The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds is an essential companion for bird enthusiasts.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A fine overview of the status and distribution of Texas’ 623 species documented through 2002. There is just the right level of detail for such a readable, portable summary covering the incredible diversity of birds found within the Lone Star State. Accurate, and with excellent range maps.”--Paul Lehman, Chief Range-Map consultant for the Sibley, National Geographic Society, and Roger Tory Peterson field guides; past editor, Birding magazine

(Paul Lehman, Chief Range-Map consultant for the Sibley, National Geographic Soci ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

MARK W. LOCKWOOD is secretary of the TOS Texas Bird Records Committee and editor of the Texas regional report for North American Birds. He is a biologist at Texas Parks and Wildlife in Alpine, Texas, and the author of Birds of the Texas Hill Country and Learn About . . . Texas Birds.BRUSH FREEMAN is past vice president of the Texas Ornithological Society and a member of the Texas Bird Records Committee. He is a founding committee member of the Great Texas Birding Classic and in 1995, with Petra Hockey, set a state Big Year birding record. He lives in Elgin, Texas.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: TAMU Press (March 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585442844
• ISBN-13: 978-1585442843
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,076,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best and Most Current Book on the Status of Texas Birds, April 8, 2004

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David Sarkozi - See all my reviews

This review is from: The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) (Paperback)

If you want to know the current status of any bird in Texas you need this book! Good range maps make it possible look at individual counties.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Birders in Texas must have this book., May 4, 2004

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Jack C. Eitniear (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) (Hardcover)

Whatever your general guide for the identification of birds is while in Texas you need this this companion book. Current information as to the status of Texas birdlife written by two premier Texas birders. A percentage of the profits are given to the Texas Ornithological Society.

Jack Clinton Eitniear
Editor/Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society
www.Texasbirds.org

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for Texas birders, May 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) (Paperback)

The new TOS Handbook is an indispensable reference to the current status of Texas' avifauna. The range maps are excellent and show seasonal changes in gray scale. Anyone interested in birding in Texas will want a copy of this book. It is not a field guide, but a reference on status and distribution.