About the book
2020 Nebraska Book Award
The Great Plains is a well-known and well-studied hybrid zone for many animals, most notably birds.
In Great Plains Birds Larkin Powell explores the history, geography, and geology of the plains and the birds that inhabit it. From the sandhill crane to ducks and small shorebirds, he explains migration patterns and shows how human settlements have affected the movements of birds. Powell uses historical maps and images to show how wetlands have disappeared, how grasslands have been uprooted, how rivers have been modified by dams, and how the distribution of forests has changed, all the while illustrating why grassland birds are the most threatened group of birds in North America. Powell also discusses conservation attempts and how sporting organizations have raised money to create wetland and grassland habitats for both game and nongame species.
Great Plains Birds tells the story of the birds of the plains, discussing where those birds can be found and the impact humans have had on them.
Editions of Great Plains Birds
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781496204189
- EBook
- ISBN 9781496218605
- EBook
- ISBN 9781496218612
- EBook
- ISBN 9781496218599
Read an Excerpt
2020 Nebraska Book Award
The Great Plains is a well-known and well-studied hybrid zone for many animals, most notably birds.
In Great Plains Birds Larkin Powell explores the history, geography, and geology of the plains and the birds that inhabit it. From the sandhill crane to ducks and small shorebirds, he explains migration patterns and shows how human settlements have affected the movements of birds. Powell uses historical maps and images to show how wetlands have disappeared, how grasslands have been uprooted, how rivers have been modified by dams, and how the distribution of forests has changed, all the while illustrating why grassland birds are the most threatened group of birds in North America. Powell also discusses conservation attempts and how sporting organizations have raised money to create wetland and grassland habitats for both game and nongame species.
Great Plains Birds tells the story of the birds of the plains, discussing where those birds can be found and the impact humans have had on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Plains Birds about?
2020 Nebraska Book Award
The Great Plains is a well-known and well-studied hybrid zone for many animals, most notably birds.
In Great Plains Birds Larkin Powell explores the history, geography, and geology of the plains and the birds that inhabit it. From the sandhill crane to ducks and small shorebirds, he explains migration patterns and shows how human settlements have affected the movements of birds. Powell uses historical maps and images to show how wetlands have disappeared, how grasslands have been uprooted, how rivers have been modified by dams, and how the distribution of forests has changed, all the while illustrating why grassland birds are the most threatened group of birds in North America. Powell also discusses conservation attempts and how sporting organizations have raised money to create wetland and grassland habitats for both game and nongame species.
Great Plains Birds tells the story of the birds of the plains, discussing where those birds can be found and the impact humans have had on them.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Great Plains Birds?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Wildlife: general interest > Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Great Plains Birds?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781496204189
Is Great Plains Birds part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Discover the Great Plains
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Great Plains Birds?
Larkin Powell
Who is the Publisher of the book Great Plains Birds?
Bison Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Great Plains Birds is available as paperback(ISBN 9781496204189) and ebook(ISBN 9781496218605) and ebook(ISBN 9781496218612) and ebook(ISBN 9781496218599)
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