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About the Book
This is the first volume in a 4-volume set, which is the culmination of two decades of research and writing. 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.
This is a reprint of the original volume published in 1990 by the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Canadian Wildlife Service. No changes or updates in content have been made from the original edition.
About the Author(s)
R. Wayne Campbell
Senior Research Scientist (Retired)
British Columbia Wildlife Branch
Director, WBT Wildlife Data Centre
Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia
Neil K. Dawe
Senior Wildlife Technician
Canadian Wildlife Service
Ian McTaggart-Cowan
Dean Emeritus (Graduate Studies)
University of British Columbia
John M. Cooper
Wildlife Biologist
Manning, Cooper and Associates
Gary W. Kaiser
Marine Bird Ecologist (Retired)
Canadian Wildlife Service
Andrew C. Stewart
Wildlife Habitat Specialist
British Columbia Resources Inventory Branch
Michael C.E. McNall
Ornithology Collections Manager
Royal British Columbia Museum
Table of Contents
Introduction
General Introduction
Ornithological History
The Environment
Taxonomy
Methods, Terms and Abbreviations
Species Accounts
Checklist of B.C. Birds
Regular Species
Gaviiformes
Gaiidae: Loons
Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae: Grebes
Procellariiformes
Diomedeidae: Albatrosses
Procellariidae: Fulmars and Shearwaters
Hydrobatidae: Storm-Petrels
Pelecaniformes
Pelecanidae: Pelicans
Phalacrocoracidae: Cormorants
Ciconiiformes
Ardeidae: Bitterns and Herons
Anseriformes
Anatidae: Swans, Geese, and Ducks
Casual, Accidental, Extirpated, and Extinct Birds
Hypothetical Birds
Appendices
References Cited
Addenda
Index
About the Authors
Reviews
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.
- Robert Bateman
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 B.C. It is more like a bible than a book.
- Mark Hume, The Vancouver Sun
Sample Chapter
A sample chapter of this title is not available at this time. For further information, please email info@ubcpress.ubc.ca.
Related Topics
Natural History > Ornithology
Natural History
BC Studies
BC Studies > Natural History
Other Ways To Order
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