Texas Waterfowl
Texas Waterfowl by William P. Johnson is a nature guide published by Texas A&M University Press on January 15, 2013. This 192-page book is presented in English and features beautifully illustrated accounts of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans found in Texas. Each species description includes interesting facts, information on distribution, population status, diet, habitats, reproduction, and appearance, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in avian life.
Readers will find exquisite photographs and informative distribution maps accompanying the species accounts, along with a glossary and bibliography for further exploration. The book emphasizes the importance of wetlands and the interconnectedness of these waterfowl species with their habitats, appealing to birders, biologists, landowners, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This edition serves as a valuable reference for understanding the natural history and conservation of Texas’s waterfowl.
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In this beautifully illustrated guide, two practicing wildlife biologists describe the life histories of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans that occur in Texas. For common species and those that breed in the state, each account begins with an interesting fact (such as, “Red-breasted Mergansers have been clocked at over 80 mph, the fastest recorded flight speed for a duck . . .”) and provides information on Texas distribution and harvest, population status, diet, range and habitats, reproduction, and appearance.
Exquisite photographs, informative distribution maps, and a helpful source list accompany the species descriptions, and the book offers a glossary and full bibliography for those who want to explore the literature further.
With the degradation and disappearance of the inland and coastal habitats that these birds depend upon, the natural history of these waterfowl species provides a vital reminder of the interconnectedness and crucial importance of all wetlands.
Birders, biologists, landowners, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and all those interested in the health and preservation of our coastal and inland wetland resources will enjoy and learn from this book.
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