BIRDS OF THE NEW YORK AREA

by John Bull ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 26, 1964

In less than a century four definitive (for their day) books have appeared on this subject. This one new replaces Griscom (1923) and Cruikshank (1942) with carefully cross referenced material, selective- old and new- throughout, so that the changes, the new records, the additional breeding data etc. can all be taken into consideration. Quite obviously, this is a book for the professional ornithologist or the dedicated bird watcher. Some 412 authoritatively recorded birds of the area are listed, with full data:- range, status, change in status, nest sites, egg dates, sight dates, migration, and pertinent remarks. Protection and establishment of sanctuaries has increased the numbers and varieties of species and sub-species. New methods of authenticating records include modern photography, banding, tape recordings, and more exact holding to standards. There are some introductory sections on the historical record, the scope of the birding areas, breeding, migration, effect of hurricanes. And the appendices include a glossary, bibliography, gazeteer and index.

Pub Date: Oct. 26, 1964

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harper & Row

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1964

Categories: NONFICTION