Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Author: Robert C. Stebbins

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 0520949978

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". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.


Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

Author: Robert Powell

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-04-12

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 0544662490

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A completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians. The new edition of this definitive guide reflects 25 years’ worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figures and photos. Color illustrations and drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 322 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. Clear and concise species accounts provide key characteristics, similar species, habitats, and ranges, as well as subspecies, voice descriptions, and conservation status. This edition will be a crucial resource for professional and amateur herpetologists, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and students.


A Field Guide to Western Trees

A Field Guide to Western Trees

Author: George A. Petrides

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 9780395904541

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This newly designed edition of a popular Peterson Field Guide features detailed descriptions of 387 species, arranged in six major groups by visual similarity. The 47 color plates and five text drawings show distinctive details needed for identification. Color photographs and 295 color range maps accompany the species descriptions.


A Field Guide to Mexican Birds

A Field Guide to Mexican Birds

Author: Roger Tory Peterson

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1999-03

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780395975145

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With more than 700 color paintings arranged by families for quick comparison of similar species, and with detailed information on range, habitat, size, and voice, this field guide describes and illustrates 1,038 species of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.


A Field Guide to Animal Tracks

A Field Guide to Animal Tracks

Author: Olaus Johan Murie

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780618517435

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This all-new edition includes descriptions of the habits, habitats, tracks, signs, and ranges of all the mammals of North America, as well as of selected birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. More than 1,000 line drawings and 100 color photographs further enhance the text.


Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region

Author: Jeffrey M. Lemm

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780520245747

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Field guide to all the amphibians and reptiles of San Diego County (pop. 2.9 million), which has been designated one of the 25 "biodiversity hotspots" in the world; the majority of these animals exist elsewhere in S. California as well.


Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Western North America

Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Western North America

Author: Nathan Pieplow

Publisher: Mariner Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 649

ISBN-13: 0547905572

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A comprehensive field guide that uses an innovative Sound Index to allow readers to quickly identify unfamiliar songs and calls of birds in western North America. Bird songs and calls are at least as important as visual field marks in identifying birds. Yet short of memorizing each bird's repertoire, it's difficult to sort through them all. Now, with the western edition of this groundbreaking book, it's possible to visually distinguish bird sounds and identify birds using a field-guide format. At the core of this guide is the spectrogram, a visual graph of sound. With a brief introduction to five key aspects--speed, repetition, pauses, pitch pattern, and tone quality--readers can translate what they hear into visual recognition, without any musical training or auditory memorization. The Sound Index groups similar songs together, narrowing the identification choices quickly to a brief list of birds that are likely to be confused because of the similarity of their songs. Readers can then turn to the species account for more information and/or listen to the accompanying audio tracks available online. Identifying birds by sound is arguably the most challenging and important skill in birding. This book makes it vastly easier to master than ever before.


A Field Guide to Shells

A Field Guide to Shells

Author: Robert Tucker Abbott

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9780618164394

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Describes and depicts eight hundred species of shells.