Mississippi Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

Mississippi has a moist, temperate climate and a tremendous diversity of ecosystems, making it a great place to learn about birds. Among the tallgrass prairies, swamps, oak savannas, sandy beaches, and brackish marshes, over 400 bird species have been found, the vast majority of which are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. These include such notable species as state birds Northern Mockingbird and Wood Duck. For many people, birds are their entry point into nat...