Bird Tracks & Sign

by Mark Elbroch, Eleanor Marks, C. Diane Boretos

Songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, birds of prey Dozens of feather groups photographed in color
A sighting in the field is just one way birders can identify bird species. Observant nature-lovers can discover what birds are where by examining tracks, trails, and a variety of bird discarded feathers, feeding leftovers and caches, pellets, nests, droppings, and skulls and bones. This fully illustrated guide--the first of its kind for North American birds--presents thorough and straightforward instruction for identifying bird families or individual species by careful examination of the unique sign they leave behind. It also offers keys to the birds' behavior in the wild.

Genres: Birds, Nature, Field Guides, Nonfiction, Natural History, Guides, Science

480 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fascinating and well-done guide on identifying birds' feathers, pellets, excavations, bones, and other signs. I read it straight through. There are lots of excellent photographs.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was great. A much needed guide to what birds leave behind.

[Plant Girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of incredibly interesting and useful information about bird sign for the birder looking to learn more about the birds they are IDing. So fascinating!