New England wildlife

"New England Wildlife presents the natural histories and distributions of 338 terrestrial and aquatic species. Sections on amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals provide an illustration and range map for each species found in New England, along with information about distribution in the region, special habitat requirements, details of breeding biology, home range and movements, and food habits, each fully documented. Introductory material includes a brief land-use history of the region, descriptions and illustrations of forest and nonforest habitats, and wildlife responses to landscape change and forest management. The book concludes with detailed species/habitat matrices for easy comparison and quick reference in the field."--BOOK JACKET.