This first volume of a remarkable four-volume set on the birds of British Columbia covers eight-six species of nonpasserines, from loons through to waterfowl. Detailed species accounts provide unprecedented coverage of these birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns. Introductory chapters look at the province’s ornithological history, its environment and the methodology used in the volumes.
The authors, all renowned ornithologists and naturalists, have spent more than two decades researching and writing the four volumes. Their efforts have made this one of the most ambitious bird projects every undertaken, one that set the standard for ornithological publications. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for birdwatchers, ornithologists, and wildlife managers who want in-depth information on the province’s regularly occurring and rare birds.
