Birds of British Columbia, Volume 2
Nonpasserines - Diurnal Birds of Prey through Woodpeckers
These books will tell amateurs the secrets that until now only scientists have known. (It) will become, without question, the most authoritative, comprehensive book ever written about the birds of BC. It is more like a bible than a book.
To me birds have always been an indication of the state of the natural regions of our planet – like the canary in the coal mine phenomenon. If more people paid attention to the detail of the state of our bird life, we would be much more likely to show wisdom and stewardship towards our environment. The work in this book provides an excellent benchmark which should contribute to the welfare of British Columbia.
Introduction
Species
Accounts
Checklist of B.C. Birds
Regular Species
Falconiformes
Cathartidae: American Vultures
Accipitridae: Osprey, Eagles, Hawks, and Allies
Falconidae: Falcons
Galliformes
Phasianidae: Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Quail
Gruiformes
Rallidae: Rails and Coots
Gruidae: Cranes
Charadriiformes
Charadriidae: Plovers
Haematopodidae: Oystercatchers
Recurvirostridae: Stilts and Avocets
Scolopacidae: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies
Laridae: Jaegers, Skuas, Gulls and Terns
Alcidae: Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Columbiformes
Columbidae: Pigeons and Doves
Cuculiformes
Cuclidae: Cuckoos
Strigiformes
Tytonidae: Barn Owls
Strigidae: Typical Owls
Caprimulgiformes
Caprimulgidae: Goatsuckers
Apodiformes
Apodidae: Swifts
Trochilidae: Hummingbirds
Coraciiformes
Alcedinidae: Kingfishers
Piciformes
Picidae: Woodpeckers
Casual, Accidental, Extirpated, and Extinct Species
Hypothetical Species
Appendices
References Cited
Addenda
Index
About the Authors
