Birds of Oregon: Status and distribution

by Roger Burrows, Jeff Gilligan

Full of interesting facts and useful information, Birds of Oregon has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist. 328 of the state's most common or notable birds species are featured. Each account includes full-color illustrations, a range map and detailed information on feeding, voice, nesting, best sites for viewing, habitat and similar species.

Genres: Guides, Birds, Nonfiction, Animals

Paperback

First published April 10, 2003

Reviews

[Timothy Werth · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first birding book. I still usually pull it out before Sibley’s, especially since it is more locally focused.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference/field guide.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

So useful. We started a list! I want to travel to eastern Oregon to see the wild swans!

[Lafcadio · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book is not as good for serious birders (try National Geographic or Stokes), it is great for introducing children to birds. The information is completely accessible to young minds.

"The male can sing more than 400 different song types, and he can imitate other birds, barking dogs and even musical instruments."

"Hidden in cracks and crevices, Rock wren nests typically have their entrances paved with a few (or up to 1500!) small pebbles, bones, shells and other flat items."

Two random excerpts of bird info from this book in easily understandable language and using examples that make sense to people who know nothing about birds.

I heart Lone Pine field guides.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first birding book I bought when I moved to Oregon and saw all sorts of new birds in my backyard. I'd never been into birding until then. It's a great starter book for the casual birder or backyard birder. I still refer to it often.

[Ryan Mishap · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good illustrations, adequate descriptive and habit information makes for an easy to use guide. Tracy got this for me before we went to the Ochoco moutains--we ended up using it five times. Handy.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful guide but I wish sizing of birds was treated like "The Smithsonian handbooks' Birds of Florida."