Bob Jennings, Ted T. Cable, and Roger Burrows share their expertise and passion in this wonderful field guide to 324 species of birds found in the thirteen states comprising the Great Plains. From the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma and Bitter Lake in New Mexico, up to Medicine Lake in Montana and the Buffalo River in Minnesota, the Great Plains abound in opportunities to view nature at numerous parks and wildlife refuges. Included are:

• Comprehensive species accounts, with individual color-coded range maps, and information on nesting, feeding, size, and sounds
• 487 full-color illustrations and 326 color maps
• Color-coded quick reference guide
• Guide to best birding sites in the region: all of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and parts of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri
• Birder's Checklist
• Indexes of Latin and common names
• Illustrated glossary
• Bibliography

Encounter 325 of the most common or notable birds found in the Great Plains states, presented with beautiful full-color illustrations and comprehensive notes on habitat, nesting, feeding and voice, as well as best sites for viewing. 312 color illustrations, 313 maps.