Birds of California - Paperback

by Todd Telander (Author)

This informative guide makes it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas.

Back Jacket

The ultimate illustrated guide to the most common and sought-after species in the state Birds of California highlights 180 bird species in the Golden State. Anatomically correct illustrations and detailed descriptions about each bird's prominent physical attributes and natural habitat make it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Informative and beautiful to peruse, it is the essential resource when you're out in the field.

Author Biography

Todd Telander is a freelance natural science illustrator and wildlife artist. He studied biology and environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he became interested in illustration. His work appears in Falcon's America's 100 Most Wanted Birds, Birder's Dictionary, A Field Guide to Cows, and A Field Guide to Pigs as well as in museums, galleries, and private collections. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his wife, Kirsten, and two sons, Miles and Oliver.