Overview
"The first book of its kind to be published for the Bluegrass State, The Birds of Kentucky is designed to provide an accurate and scientifically rigorous description of all the species of birds found in Kentucky. This comprehensive guide features a wealth of information, including abundance records, migration dates, and additional reference material, and indicates whether a bird is a permanent resident, winter resident, summer resident, visitant, or transient. Additionally, Monroe reviews the history of ornithologists who have worked in Kentucky and outlines the physiography of the state as it relates to birding. More than just a verbal portrait of Kentucky avifauna, The Birds of Kentucky includes fifty-one color paintings by the renowned wildlife artist William Zimmerman, whose work has been favorably compared to that of John James Audubon. In contrast to Audubon's romanticism and often tortuous style, however, Zimmerman offers us ""comfortable"" birds that look as if they are about to take wing and leave the page. Beautifully illustrated and based on a lifetime of field observation and research, this book provides an excellent guide to the natural history of the birds of the Bluegrass."
Full Product Details
Author: Burt L. Monroe ,
William Zimmerman
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813151410
ISBN 10: 0813151414
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 02 March 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The illustrations in the book are outstanding. William Zimmerman is one of the best illustrators of living birds in the world and the figures in this book demonstrate his abilities. -- Wilson Bulletin The book is not only scientifically accurate but a visual delight and one that is sure to please any birder or naturalist. -- Indiana Audubon Quarterly Highly recommended. -- Wildlife Activist An excellent reference book for the beginning birder and the professional interested in Kentucky birds. -- Bowling Green Daily News A pleasing blend of artistry and informative text that will be hard for local bird enthusiasts and casual, armchair birders to resist, especially at the reasonable price. -- Brainard Palmer-Ball, Jr., Birding Magazine A joy. -- Lexington Herald-Leader
A MUST for all bird watchers who want more information about the birds they love so much. -- Genuine Kentucky A pleasing blend of artistry and informative text that will be hard for local bird enthusiasts and casual, armchair birders to resist, especially at the reasonable price. -- Brainard Palmer-Ball, Jr., Birding magazine A joy. -- Lexington Herald-Leader An excellent reference book for the beginning birder and the professional interested in Kentucky birds. -- Bowling Green Daily News Highly recommended. -- Wildlife Activist The book is not only scientifically accurate but a visual delight and one that is sure to please any birder or naturalist. -- Indiana Audubon Quarterly The illustrations in the book are outstanding. William Zimmerman is one of the best illustrators of living birds in the world and the figures in this book demonstrate his abilities. -- Wilson Bulletin
Author Information
Burt L. Monroe Jr. was professor and chairman of the department of biology at the University of Louisville from 1970 to 1993.
