This fascinating, fact-filled book is an excellent introduction to the avian populations of British Columbia. Over 80 species of birds are featured with two pages devoted to each species. A full-colour illustration of each bird includes key identifiers. You'll also find information on each bird's common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period.Each account also includes illustrations of similar species. Take this book along on your next wilderness or backyard adventure and identify the feathered friends you meet along the way!
Wayne Campbell (M.Sc., University of Washington) is a former curator of Ornithology at the Royal British Columbia Museum. He was a senior research scientist with the BC Ministry of Environment, Land and Parks, and a co-founding director of the Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies. In 1992 he received the Order of British Columbia for his unparalleled contributions and insights on provincial bird species.