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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Shearer Publishing; 1st Edition. edition (October 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0940672634
  • ISBN-13: 978-0940672635
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #534,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photographs; not so handy in the field, January 13, 2001
By Mike Christie (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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The remarkable thing about this book is the beautiful close-up colour pictures of almost every species. Not all the pictures are flawless--anyone who's ever photographed birds knows how hard it is to get a good, detailed, well-lit close-up shot--but they are very high quality and make this both a gorgeous coffee table book and a valuable identification aid.

The coverage is not as complete as, say, Peterson's Field Guide to the Birds of Texas, which I also own. The Peterson has, for example, many more of the confusing fall warblers; the Tveten explicitly says that detailed coverage of the warblers is outside its scope. But the differences in coverage are generally of the rarer birds; anything a casual bird-watcher is likely to see will be in the Tveten; and the Peterson has few good colour plates.

This is a larger book than is really convenient out in the field, though. Plus the descriptive sections, while well-written and interesting, aren't organized in a way that makes it easy to quickly find important field marks or check the range. If you want to get just one book I'd recommend this one; get another for completeness or for use in the field.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for bird enthusiasts, February 10, 2000
This colorful book thoroughly covers the wide range of birds in Texas. The close-up photography is stunning and provides for easy identification of birds encountered in the wild. Every aspect of each bird is described in depth in lively and interesting prose. The excellent organization of this book allows the reader to find the bird they are looking for quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend "The Birds of Texas". I only wish I had bought the hardcover edition instead of the softcover.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource, March 20, 2003
By Kelley Hunt (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book has beautiful photographs of Texas birds. It describes their songs, how they eat, mate, nest, care for offspring, and all in an interesting manner. The way the author describes birds, you know he has a great love for these winged creatures. Cedar Wax-wings are "courteous", Loggerhead Shrikes have "the inclinations of a hawk", Grackles are "bullies", Carolina Chickadees are "acrobatic", Horned Larks have a "rakish, devilish air", etc.. Believe it or not, these descriptions actually help me remember what the birds look like and what they are called. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Birds of Texas by Jphn L. Tveten
This book has a lot of good information and photos of birds in the Texas area. My favorite so far.
Published 5 months ago by Dawn Autry

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth adding to your collection
I'm an amateur. I just like to watch the birds in the backyard and be able to share what they are with my family. I put seed out and wait to see what happens. Read more
Published 14 months ago by eeGoodGuy

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book!
This is a great book just for bird lovers in Texas. Wonderful pictures included.
Published 20 months ago by N. Cates

4.0 out of 5 stars Bird Book for Beginners
This is a very fine book with photographs taken in the field. Another reviewer suggested this book "if you're only going to have one bird book. Read more
Published on June 27, 2007 by Eugene Trautmann

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best first book to get on Texas birds.
This the book to get if you want answers to the questions "what bird is that in my yard/in the park/at the beach?", and "what makes that bird special?". Read more
Published on August 1, 2005 by R. Sammel

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photographs!
The photography in this book is superlative and the main reason to purchase it is to admire the lush color photos of Texas's birds. Read more
Published on September 26, 2003 by Candace Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bird book in the state!!!W
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For all you bird lovers, this is the book. IT is the most detailed and well made book that has ever been made. Read more

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