Birds of Alaska
State Bird:
Willow Ptarmigan
Alaska's pristine wilderness offers
excellent opportunities for viewing birds and other
wildlife. Alaska is home to a wide variety of
birds - according to the Alaska Department of Fisheries
and Game website, 471 species have been identified to
date.
The Alaska Department of Fisheries and Game sponsors the
"Wings
over Alaska" program, which encourages recreational
bird watching. The program offers four levels of
certification based on the number of birds identified.
Alaska Birding Books
A selection of recommended Alaska
specific bird guides
Guide to the Birds of Alaska by
Robert H. Armstrong
Includes all 443 species of birds
found in Alaska. Full color photographs for all
birds that occur regularly. Detailed information
on field marks, status and distribution, behavior,
similar species, voice, and habitat. Durable,
lie-flat binding for all weather field use.
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order
Exploring Alaska's Birds by Richard
P. Emanuel and George Matz
Published by the Alaska Geographic
Society. A collection of useful information for
those interested in bird watching in Alaska.
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order.
Alaska Birding Resources
Links to information about Birds and
Birding in Alaska
