Oklahoma Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species (State Nature Guides) [Pamphlet]

James Kavanagh (Author)

Book Description

Series: State Nature Guides | Publication Date: March 1, 2001

Perfect for avian aficionados, this profusely illustrated reference spotlights more than 140 species of birds found in Oklahoma and contains a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. This laminated guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Oklahoma 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 8 1/4, color illustrations, map)

About the Author

James Kavanagh is the author of more than 300 pocket guides concerning nature, science, travel, and languages. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Product Details

• Pamphlet: 1 pages
• Publisher: Waterford Press; 1st edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583550089
• ISBN-13: 978-1583550083
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 3.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #930,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not an overall reference, but excellent for its purpose, June 16, 2002

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M. Broderick "mikebinok" (Oklahoma City, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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You could say this publication (not really a "book") is a cow. That's because it is out-standing in the field! :-)
The book is not intended as a guide to learn everything about birds, it is intended as a pocketable reference you can take with you. It fits neatly in my front pants pocket, and is stiff and heavily plasticized so that it will withstand wetness and rough handling. The bird data is very limited--A single side view of each bird species, with the name below. For the price, and for this purpose, I think it is hard to beat. You will want to supplement it with a more complete and bulkier field guide, and hopefully with a large non-field book of information on the life and habits of each species--For that purpose, I recommed Kaufman's LIVES OF NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS or the similar Sibley book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Minimal detail, September 26, 2001

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"beth-from-ok" (Edmond, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oklahoma Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species (State Nature Guides) (Pamphlet)

This is a pamphlet and in my opinion not worth the money. It will fit in a backpacks for quick identification of birds, but it really stinks for learning more about Oklahoma birds.

3.0 out of 5 stars pamplet, July 21, 2010

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Jonie F. Firestone "justme" (oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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great for carrying with you. Kids loved looking for birds and then looking at the pamplet to find the name of the birds