The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots

A Kansas Notable Book

This definitive guide is an essential resource for Kansas birders of all kinds!

Kansas is a bird-watcher's paradise, boasting exceptional habitat diversity and a key location at the hub of the hemisphere's migration corridors. An astounding 486 avian species have been documented in the state. In this greatly expanded edition of their award-winning guide, renowned experts Pete Janzen and Bob Gress have gathered a wealth of information on 321 species and 100 birding hotspots in Kansas.

Janzen and Gress offer beautiful photographs, useful identification information, and field notes on habitat, seasonal occurrence, and more. The guides to birding hotspots throughout the state highlight the unique species and seasonal features of the most diverse and exciting places Kansas has to offer and will help you plan your next adventure. Additionally, Janzen and Gress have included essays on topics like birding basics and the geography and ecosystems of Kansas, along with a calendar of bird activity in Kansas and a complete species checklist of Kansas birds.

This new edition is a must-have guide for every backyard enthusiast and day-tripping birder.

Author: Pete Janzen,Bob Gress
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 07/01/2025
Pages: 528
Weight: 2.26lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.18w x 1.03d
ISBN: 9780700638598
2nd Revised and Exp Edition