This insightful volume describes the results of the largest natural history survey ever conducted in Colorado. It reports the results of field work by over 1,200 "atlasers" who spent eight years gathering data on Colorado breeding birds in 1,745 blocks three miles on a side, one in each topographic map in the state. Two-page Species Accounts, by 30 atlaser-authors, describe habitat use, breeding, and distribution of 252 bird species, and supplemental accounts report on 12 other rare species, found breeding in the state from 1987-1994. It also contains chapters on Colorado ecosystems, post-settlement changes to breeding birds, Colorado ornithologists, and the Colorado Bird Atlas project--its methods and results. The book contains over 1,000 maps, charts, graphs, and tables. Cover-artist Radeaux contributed over 300 illustrations. A 16-page folio of color photographs shows Colorado habitats, nests, nestlings, and fledglings. "A beautiful new book about Colorado birds. . . Important because it provides baseline data for ornithology in the West." -- Mary Jean Porter, Pueblo Chieftain, Jan. 24, 1999 "Exquisite. . . Using information in the new compendium, researchers will be able to study if new subdivisions or shopping malls change what birds breed where. Information on distribution of sensitive bird species will be useful for those who must write environmental impact statements before developing, altering or protecting a natural area. . . the massive new tome should provide a wealth of ideas for student interested in pursuing research projects on Colorado's birds." -- Katy Human, Boulder Camera, Jan. 31, 1999 Color map of Colorado. "A giant leap forward in documenting the breeding distribution of North American avifauna" -- Chandler S. Robbins, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, Maryland. "Stunning, yet with authoritative and vital information on the present and past distribution of Colorado breeding birds as well as data on the habitats they use and their breeding practices." Gregory Butcher, former Executive Director, American Birding Association, now Editor, Birder's World. "Wildlife managers and environmental consultants will find basic data about Colorado species that can help them make decisions on land use planning, conservation measures, and environmental analysis." -- Ronald A. Ryder, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University. "The maps are fascinating. To see the spectacular culmination of the indefatigable efforts of the organizers of this project is truly a thrill." -- J. V. Remsen, Curator of Birds and Professor of Biological Sciences, Museum of Science, Louisiana State University. Atlas Editor Hugh Kingery directed the Colorado Atlas project from its inception in 1987. His editing endeavors have ranged from a boy scout newsletter to the Journal of the Colorado Field Ornithologists to "Trail and Timberline," magazine of the Colorado Mountain Club. (He also wrote a book on the club's history.) Over the years the Mountain Club, Denver Audubon Society, and the Denver Field Ornithologists each elected him as president. "American Birds" carried his byline as Regional Editor for the Mountain West from 1972 to 1996. For the American Ornithologist's Union's "Birds of North America" he wrote the monograph on American Dipper. Used Book in Good Condition