Texas Quails: Ecology and Management (Perspectives on South Texas, sponsored by Texas A&M University-Kingsville)
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585445037 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Five Stars" according to SsheaFive Stars Can't get much better than this.. 7. Can't get much better than this.. Don Carlos said WOW!. This encyclopedic, thoroughly referenced, well-organized, well-written compendium is the best single resource for quail hunters, wildlife and range managers, with appeal and utility for those beyond Texas who care about these fascinating species. Incredibly low-cost to boot. Highly recommended.. "Texas quails: Ecology and Management" according to Julie L. Moore. This is an excellent book on all Texas quails (bobwhites,scaled quail, Gambel's quail and the little-known Montezuma/Mearn's/harlequin quail). The ecoregional approach is detailed and informative. Species accounts are also detailed, referring not just to the Texas aspects but also other regional studies where relevant. The endemic Mearn's quail is especially interesting since this species is little studied. I rate this book as necessary to any quail enthusiast.
Guthery, Bullenbach Chair in Wildlife Ecology, Oklahoma State University. “The book is a harbinger of a new mindset in quail conservation and management—from the tokenism and apology of the 40s, 50s, and 60s to large-scale effects and honestythe book, as a compendium primarily of Texas research, documents the remarkable contribution—second to none, in my opinion—of quail research in Texas.”--Fred S
Three other native species of quail also inhabit Texas. Like the northern bobwhite, the scaled quail is significant as a game bird. Experts describe each of them and examine all geographic regions of the state for historical and current population trends, habitat status, and research needs. These experts also discuss management practices, hunting issues, economics, and diseases. Nothing is more evocative of the Texas outdoors than the whistled call of the bobwhite. The other two species, Gambel’s quail and Montezuma quail, are found in limited areas of southwestern Texas and represent an important indic