From the most unforgiving of concrete jungles to the pastoral reaches of the countryside, birds are among the most plentiful and plainly visible animals on the planet. For millions of years, they have survived in every known biome, carving out ecological niches for themselves and their offspring and often thriving. But this remarkable adaptability can only go so far. With the recent acceleration of habitat loss, climate change, spread of invasive species, and other detrimental environmental developments, birds are disappearing across the world. Yet despite such wide-ranging decimation, birdwatching remains one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. Endangered and Disappearing Birds of Appalachia and the Southeast , by award-winning author and photographer Matt Williams, is an essential guide for the bird-curious in the Appalachian and southeastern regions of the United States. Combining brilliant photography with taxonomic classification, identification tips, and other information, the book goes beyond the scope of a traditional field guide. Each profile includes descriptions of current species-conservation efforts, as well as tips on how to get involved in the ongoing work to save these endangered creatures. This carefully compiled guide offers a detailed introduction to the birds that most need our help and to the steps we can all take to protect their future. "With lush photography and solid science, conservationist Matt Williams illuminates the dozens of species of birds that add so much color, song, and life to the southern Appalachians and Southeast―but are also in serious decline. This book is both a guide to their natural history and a call to action on their behalf."―Scott Weidensaul, bestselling author of A World on the Wing Southern Library Association's Southern Books Competition - Winner in the Excellence Overall category "An absolute 'must' for the legions of birdwatching enthusiasts and readers with concerns about how so many bird species are either already extinct or on endangered species lists, Endangered and Disappearing Birds of Appalachia and the Southeast is a seminal study and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Ornithology Studies collections and supplemental Ecosystem curriculum studies lists."― Midwest Book Review "This beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written book covering 50 species of threatened birds in the American Southeast (from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River, and from Pennsylvania to the Gulf of Mexico) is both a celebration and a call for action."― Bowling Green Daily News Recipient of the 2024 Thomas D. Clark Medallion Award Matt Williams is an author and photographer from Crawfordsville, Indiana. His previous works include Indiana State Parks: A Centennial Celebration and Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest .