Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas : : A Handbook / / S. Christopher Caran, Edward A. Kutac.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Texas Press Complete eBook-Package Pre-2000
• VerfasserIn: Kutac, Edward A.,; Caran, S. Christopher,
• MitwirkendeR: Caran, Christopher,; Caran, S. Christopher,; Hampton, Nan,; Hubbs, Clark,; Kutac, Edward A.,; Neck, Raymond W.,; Toomey Iii, Rickard S.,
• Place / Publishing House: Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2021]; ©1993
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Language: English
• Series: Corrie Herring Hooks Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (245 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Introduction and Acknowledgments --; C H A P T E R I Natural Features --; CHAPTER 2 Locations of Interest to Naturalists --; CHAPTER 3 Birds --; CHAPTER 4 Mammals --; CHAPTER 5 Amphibians and Reptiles --; CHAPTER 6 Fishes --; CHAPTER 7 Land Snails of Travis County --; CHAPTER 8 Butterflies --; APPENDIX Description of Terms --; Selected References --; Index of Natural Features and Locations by Counties --; Index of Animals and Plants
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781477300343; 9783110745351
• DOI: 10.7560/755505
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: S. Christopher Caran, Edward A. Kutac.

Nature takes a surprising turn in the heart of Texas. The flat Gulf Coastal Plains, which become the fertile Blackland Prairies in Central Texas, end abruptly at the Balcones Escarpment, one of the state’s most dramatic geological features, and the rolling, more sparsely vegetated Hill Country begins. The animal life varies as dramatically as the land. More than 400 species of birds alone, nearly three-fourths of all Texas birds, can be spotted in the region. This handbook offers a concise natural history of Central Texas and a complete checklist of all native and naturalized vertebrate animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, as well as invertebrates that include butterflies and land snails. The listings cite both scientific and common names for each species, relative abundance in the region, and preferred habitats. A distinguishing feature of the handbook is its list of parks and recreational areas in the region, which includes the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson. The authors describe the recreational facilities available in each park and list the animal species likely to be encountered there. For birdwatchers, naturalists, visitors, and residents alike, this popular handbook will be the essential "where-to-find-it" reference.