An Overview of California Birdlife

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. An Overview of California Birdlife 1
6. Seabirds and the Marine Environment 39
7. Birds of the Shoreline 79
8. Birds of the Coast Ranges 115
9. Birds of the Central Valley and Delta 153
10. Birds of Mountains and Foothills 187
11. Birds of the Great Basin 227
12. The Deserts’ Birds 261
13. Checklist of California Birds 295
14. Glossary 315
15. References 323
16. Additional Captions 342
17. Index of Birds 343
18. General Index 370