Birds of the Trans-Pecos
Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Author: Jim Peterson

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-07-05

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780292787926

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The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. Yet, until now, there was no comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, Birds of the Trans-Pecos provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the region. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, most likely habitat, and the bird's status as a "Texas Review Species." The authors also describe the geography and bird habitats of the Trans-Pecos; federal and state parklands in the area (including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains), with the species that occur in each; and the mountain-breeding birds and species of special interest.

Birds of the Trans-Pecos
Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Author: Jim Peterson

Publisher:

Published: 1998-11-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781437979589

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The Trans-Pecos, that region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the U.S. This is the first comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, it provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the Trans-Pecos. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, most likely habitat, and the bird's status as a "Texas Review Species." The authors also describe the geography and bird habitats of the Trans-Pecos; federal and state parklands in the area, with the species that occur in each; and the mountain-breeding birds and species of special interest. Drawings and full-color photos.

Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos
Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos

Author: Louis A. Harveson

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2016-02-04

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1623493536

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Winner, 2018 Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas The Trans-Pecos region of Texas is home to a variety of big game species, including desert mule deer, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, elk, feral hog, and javelina; several species of exotics, such as aoudad, axis deer, and blackbuck antelope; and domestic livestock that includes cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and bison. Prepared by a team of range specialists at the Borderlands Research Institute in Alpine, Texas, this field guide will allow the area’s ranch managers, private landowners, resource professionals, students, and other outdoor enthusiasts to identify the key woody plants that serve as valuable forage for these animals. Encompassing 18 West Texas counties, with application in like habitats in the western Hill Country and southern Rolling Plains as well as in northern Mexico and eastern New Mexico, the book provides a thorough introduction to the natural features of the region and descriptions, nutrition values, and management prescriptions for 84 species of browse plants. In addition to informing readers about the diet of the region’s large animals, this fully illustrated, user-friendly reference also intends to inspire the continued good stewardship of the land they inhabit.

Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos
Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos

Author: Louis A. Harveson

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1623493714

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Winner, 2018 Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas The Trans-Pecos region of Texas is home to a variety of big game species, including desert mule deer, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, elk, feral hog, and javelina; several species of exotics, such as aoudad, axis deer, and blackbuck antelope; and domestic livestock that includes cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and bison. Prepared by a team of range specialists at the Borderlands Research Institute in Alpine, Texas, this field guide will allow the area’s ranch managers, private landowners, resource professionals, students, and other outdoor enthusiasts to identify the key woody plants that serve as valuable forage for these animals. Encompassing 18 West Texas counties, with application in like habitats in the western Hill Country and southern Rolling Plains as well as in northern Mexico and eastern New Mexico, the book provides a thorough introduction to the natural features of the region and descriptions, nutrition values, and management prescriptions for 84 species of browse plants. In addition to informing readers about the diet of the region’s large animals, this fully illustrated, user-friendly reference also intends to inspire the continued good stewardship of the land they inhabit.

Basic Texas Birds
Basic Texas Birds

Author: Mark W. Lockwood

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 0292793189

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Finding all the birds in Texas can be a lifetime pursuit. Basic Texas Birds, an easy-to-use field guide, will help you identify over 180 species of birds that are found across the state, including a selection of the rarer "Texas specialties" that draw birders to Texas from around the world. These are the birds that form the basis of a birder's life list for Texas. Basic Texas Birds is organized by bird families to aid in identifying any bird you see in the wild. It is loaded with resources, including: 200 full-color, close-up photos of the birds State-of-the-art range maps—the most accurate of any currently available—that show each species' distribution within the state Up-to-date species accounts that provide a wealth of current and historical information, including each bird's appearance, habitat, status, and distribution, and that also identify similar species A glossary of terms used in bird identification A list of selected readings for learning more about birds found in Texas The Texas Ornithological Society's list of birds documented in Texas Much more convenient for identifying common birds than a comprehensive state or national field guide, Basic Texas Birds is a must-have resource for both beginning and experienced birders.

The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition
The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition

Author: Mark W. Lockwood

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2014-03-12

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 1623491762

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This useful and attractive guide includes 140 color photos and more than 600 maps detailing where each species can be found in Texas.

The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds
The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds

Author: Mark Lockwood

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9781585442843

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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.