Birds of Northeast Texas is an annotated guide, for both novice and
experienced birders, to the 390 species of birds that have been reliably
recorded in the twenty-two counties of northeast Texas.

    Brief introductory chapters describe the area's geography and
habitats and give readers an idea of where to find the best birdwatching
spots. The species accounts explain each species' status, distribution,
and period of occurrence in the region. They often also include a short
narrative about habitat preference, unusual records, or some other
interesting or unique aspect of a particular species.

    The species accounts are followed by lists of poorly documented
"hypothetical" species, extinct species, and introduced species. A
vibrant color section highlights the region's "specialty" birds, as
well as rare finds.

    Northeast Texas is a popular destination for many people seeking
various types of outdoor recreation, such as fishing, hunting, hiking,
and camping. As the area becomes better known for its surprisingly
rich number of species, serious birders from around the country will
want to add this region's specialties and migrants to their bird lists.

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MATT WHITE is a contributing editor to Texas Birds, published by
the Texas Ornithological Society, and a sub-regional editor for North
American Birds, published by the American Birding Association.
White teaches American history at Paris Junior College. He now
lives in Campbell, Texas.


Number Thirty-two: W. L. Moody, Jr., Natural History Series