Yellowstone’s Birds : Diversity and Abundance in the World’s First National Park

**A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists**Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, __Yellowstone’s Birds__ is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere. * Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants * Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone * Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way * Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis * Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades * With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking avian fauna A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone’s Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere. Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking avian fauna Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Part I: Introduction 1. Yellowstone’s Geological History Creates Diverse Habitats for Birds 2. Yellowstone Birds Part II: Birding in Yellowstone 3. Roadside Birding on Yellowstone’s East Side 4. Birds of the Basins: Avian Activity in Yellowstone’s Iconic Hydrothermal Areas 5. Birding the Beaver Ponds Trail 6. The Year I Lost My Birding Mind 7. George Bird Grinnell 8. Citizen-Science-Led Bird Monitoring in Yellowstone 9. The Grouse or Galliformes of Yellowstone National Park Part III: Raptors 10. Peregrine Falcon: The Most Beautiful Bird? 11. The Haunting Raptor: Yellowstone’s Golden Eagles 12. Bald Eagles and Osprey 13. A Common Raptor in an Uncommon Place: Red-tailed Hawks in Yellowstone 14. Raptor Diversity in Yellowstone National Park 15. Fall Raptor Migration 16. Listening for Owls in Yellowstone Part IV: Waterbirds 17. Yellowstone’s Iconic Bird: The Trumpeter Swan 18. Common Loons of Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem 19. Harlequin Ducks 20. The Waterfowl of Yellowstone National Park 21. The Colonial Waterbirds of the Molly Islands 22. Shorebirds of Yellowstone Part V: Passerines 23. Common Ravens in Yellowstone 24. Clark’s Nutcrackers of Yellowstone National Park: Conserving an Iconic Mutualism 25. Songbirds Appendix: Species Names Used in Text Bibliography Contributors Index