Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast
| Author | Ted L. Eubanks Jr. |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Texas A&M University Press |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 328 |
| OCLC | 748928777 |
Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast is a 2006 book by Ted L. Eubanks Jr., Robert A. Behrstock, and Ron J. Weeks, published by the Texas A&M University Press. The book discusses birds found in seven Texas counties,[1] although the content extends into other counties as human political boundaries do not often define natural regions.[2] Victor Emanuel wrote the book's foreword.
Contents[]
The book begins with its acknowledgements.[3] The first section of Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast discusses the history of bird observation in and around Houston and in the Upper Texas Coast.[2] The following portions discuss the geography of the subject region of and the reasons why the bird species are located there.[3] Different topics each have their own sections, such as bird migration, including the fallouts; climate; geology; habitats; hazards; and exotic species and species detrimental to others.[2]
Located after the introduction,[2] the largest section gives individual profiles of each bird in the region.[3]
The book has 50 photographs,[3] in color, at the end of the book's introductory portion, depicting the birds and their habitats. The book features maps and tables,[2] as well as a bibliography.[3] Over 480 species are chronicled, with each generally having one half of a page or less of content. Profiles discuss historical observations, habitats, seasonal occurrences, and the local statuses of the birds.[2] The book is about 8.5 inches (220 mm) by 11.25 inches (286 mm).[2]
Jane Manaster, who reviewed the book for , stated that the bird profiles are "written in layman's lingo" and "concise" and that they "a good introduction or reminder" of the birds in the region.[3] She argued that the photographs were "regrettably not displayed as well as they deserve".[3] She described the bibliography as "extensive".[3] Michael S. Husak of Cameron University wrote that the book's size makes it difficult to carry during any trips to observe birds.[2]
Reception[]
Manaster concluded that the book is "a spectacular contribution".[3]
Husak wrote that the book "will serve as an indispensable reference for professionals and amateur birders with an interest in the avifauna of this region."[2]
References[]
- Husak, Michael S. (Biological Sciences, Cameron University) "Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast" (Book-Review). The Quarterly Review of Biology, 2008, Vol.83(2), p.228-229. Available at JSTOR. DOI: 10.1086/590632.
- Manaster, Jane. "Wings over the Texas Coast.(Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast" (Book review). , Summer-Fall, 2007, Vol.27(2-3), p.7(1).
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External links[]
- Books about Texas
- 2006 books
- Texas A&M University Press books