Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest
From the birds who wake us in the morning with their cheerful chorus to those who flock to our feeders and brighten a gloomy winter day, birds fascinate us with their lively and interesting behavior and provide essential services from controlling pest populations to pollinating crops. And yet for all the benefits they provide, many species across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are in danger of extinction due to loss of habitat, agricultural expansion, changing forest conditions, and interactions with humans.
In Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest, Matt Williams profiles forty of the most beautiful and interesting birds who winter, breed, or migrate through the Midwest and whose populations are most in danger of disappearing from the region. Each profile includes the current endangered status of the species, a description of the bird's vocal and nesting patterns, and tips to help readers identify them, along with stunning color images and detailed migration maps.
An exquisite and timely examination of our feathered friends, Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest is a call to action to protect these vulnerable and gorgeous creatures that enliven our world.
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Matt Williams is Director of Conservation Programs at the Nature Conservancy, where he has worked for more than 16 years, and is a specialist in prescribed fire and endangered species management. He is author and photographer of Indiana State Parks: A Centennial Celebration and photographer of The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks.
"In this colorful and easy-to-read book, Williams highlights 40 species of birds that winter, breed, or migrate in the Midwest and which are at risk due to small or quickly declining numbers."--Choice Reviews
"This is a magical book. Beautiful, important, and magical. . . . It is handsomely designed, 214 pages hardbound, with large colorful range maps, and beautiful color printing, a substantial book, worthy of its purpose. . . . This is not a book for the dusty future. It is for now. Use the book. Share it. Wear it out."--Minneapolis Star Tribune
"The 8-by-10-inch hardback book has beautiful illustrations of birds, from small warblers to the larger black-billed cukoo and the whooping crane."--Hoosier Times
"Bottom line: this book is worth owning just for the pictures. It would be a wonderful gift for any birder on your list."--Wapsipinicon Almanac
"The book is colorful and informative. Readers will want to linger over the sumptuous photographs, but it's clear Williams hopes his overarching message comes through clearly."--Daily Journal
"The Midwest can claim an abundance of beautiful and fascinating birds, but unfortunately, some of them are at risk of vanishing. Read this book's informative text and linger over Matt Williams's stunning photography, and you'll agree that these treasures of birdlife are worth saving. I highly recommend Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest to anyone who cares about the natural world."--Kenn Kaufman, birder, naturalist, and author of Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
