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Other titles in the National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America series:National Geographic Field Guide To the Birds of 5TH Editionby National Geographic
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million— and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide— comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use. Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species— more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds— classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need. Book News Annotation:This portable reference for bird enthusiasts provides detailed
information on every species of bird officially recorded in North
America. The editors offer some basic tips for bird identification in
the introduction. The rest of the volume is organized by bird family,
with short descriptions found at the beginning of each section. The
entries are accompanied by some 4,000 full-color illustrations and
range maps. All is enclosed in a durable, water-resistant cover with
placeholder flaps.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:This portable reference for bird enthusiasts provides detailed
information on every species of bird officially recorded in North
America. The editors offer some basic tips for bird identification in
the introduction. The rest of the volume is organized by bird family,
with short descriptions found at the beginning of each section. The
entries are accompanied by some 4,000 full-color illustrations and
range maps. All is enclosed in a durable, water-resistant cover with
placeholder flaps.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million--and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide--comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use. Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species--more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds--classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need. Synopsis:Ideal for any birder's library, this essential reference for field identification is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide. Now updated, it includes information on more than 960 American species, and newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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