Download or read book The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds written by Mark W. Lockwood and published by Texas A & M University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He TOS Handbook of Texas Birds is the most ambitious edition yet of the Texas Ornithological Society checklist of Texas, based on the work of the Texas Bird Records Committee over almost three decades. This revised edition provides authoritative annotations on the abundance, status, and distribution of all species encountered in Texas; lists rare, introduced, and hypothetical species in the appendices; and offers a comprehensive reference section. The book covers more than 620 species of birds currently listed for Texas, with expert descriptions of the occurrence, 641 convenient range maps and distribution details, plus 150 color photographs by well-known bird photographers of Texas specialties, rarities, and species of conservation concern. A one-stop source of information on Texas birds, The TOS Handbook of Texas Birdsis an essential companion for bird enthusiasts.