Is a bird in the hand better than two in the bush? We think so. In honor of #NationalBirdDay in the US (not to be confused with #ChickenDanceDay on May 14), here are some of our favourite UBC Press bird books.
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The Birds of Vancouver Island's West Coast
Adrian Dorst
Forthcoming, April 2018.
A detailed account of the 360 species of birds recorded on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island and its offshore waters.
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Birds of Ontario Habitat Requirements, Limiting Factors, and Status Volume 1 - Nonpasserines: Loons through Cranes
Al Sandilands
See also: Volume 2 - Nonpasserines: Shorebirds through Woodpeckers
Birds of Ontario condenses the vast amount of literature on the nonpasserines of Ontario into a compact reference manual that will be essential to biologists, environmental planners, and serious birders.
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The Inner Bird Anatomy and Evolution
Gary W. Kaiser
The Inner Bird introduces readers to the avian skeleton, then moves beyond anatomy to discuss the relationships between birds and dinosaurs and other early ancestors.
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Owls of the United States and Canada A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior
Wayne Lynch
We loved owls before it was cool! In this gorgeous book, celebrated natural history writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the secrets of these elusive species with stunning photographs, personal anecdotes, and accessible science.
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The Birds of British Columbia, Volume 1 Nonpasserines - Introduction, Loons through Waterfowl
Wayne Campbell, Neil K. Dawe, Ian McTaggart-Cowan, John Cooper, Gary W. Kaiser, and Michael McNall
For the first time, the natural history, migration patterns, habitat requirements, reproductive biology, and distribution of the province's birdlife are combined in one publication.
See also: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
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Birds of the World
Les Beletsky
Comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated, this stunning collection of art and text captures the grace, beauty, and flamboyance of the world's birds. Features 1,600 original paintings of 1,307 species.
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