"Kent Rylander This book will both add to the enternainment value of birding, and help those who are learning to bird by ear. Rylander's introduction is a primer on behavior, he then brings together the research and observations of over 400 bird species' behavior. There is a lot of information on the different types of sounds and calls and how and when they are used. If you need color pictures to accompany information, this is not the book for you, it has just 14 line drawings. If like me, you've wondered what mockingbirds were up to with their wing flashing, you'll find, at the end of the section, that no one can say for sure, but that it '...probably stirs up insects and possibly distracts snakes and other predators."" This is a great resource for anyone who teaches about birds and everyone who likes to learn more. With 400 species, this book is a welcome addition to anyone's library, whether it is inside or outside of Texas.
Paperback, 6 x 9 in., 444 pp., 14 line drawings, 2002."
