This book aims at informing readers, in a painless way, about fifty species of common birds of Oklahoma and the Southern Great Plains, says Dr. George Miksch Sutton, noted ornithologist, writer and bird painter. A full-page color plate of a Sutton painting of each bird faces the page of text about that bird. The text itself does not describe the shape and color of the birds in great detail-the color plates do that-but accents the seasonal status of each species in Oklahoma, changes in plumage as the individual bird matures ...
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This book aims at informing readers, in a painless way, about fifty species of common birds of Oklahoma and the Southern Great Plains, says Dr. George Miksch Sutton, noted ornithologist, writer and bird painter. A full-page color plate of a Sutton painting of each bird faces the page of text about that bird. The text itself does not describe the shape and color of the birds in great detail-the color plates do that-but accents the seasonal status of each species in Oklahoma, changes in plumage as the individual bird matures, important food habits, and breeding habits, especially of the species that breed in the area. Not all the birds discussed breed in Oklahoma or inhibit the state the year round. A few are found here only during migration or in winter, but these species are common in much of the state. A treasure of entertainment and information, the book is written not for bird students or ornithologists but for the general reader who appreciates the beauty of our common birds and wants to know more about them.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 113 pages. Previous owner's name top of front cover. There are no other marks or writinig in the book. Color print every other page. Light wear to the corners. Gilt on spine is bright. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Dust jacket has light shelf wear. Cover colors are bright.
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Slight shelfwear, inked name on front endpaper, else very good condition with text clean & binding tight / price clipped, very good plus dust jacket. 113pp, 50 color plates.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
This book has a full-page picture of each of the fifty birds chosen, and then a facing page of delightfully informal and informative comment and description. Dr. Sutton was an artist and a scholar, but above all, a bird-lover and naturalist like Audubon. Reading him is like sitting next to a charming person who is talking about what he knows and loves best. What a privilege! What a delight!
