National Geographic Complete Birds of North America Companion to the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
National Geographic Complete Birds of North America Companion to the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
- ISBN 13:
9780792241751
- ISBN 10:
0792241754
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/15/2005
- Publisher: National Geographic
- Newer Edition
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Summary
Essential, comprehensive, and easy to use,National Geographic Complete Book of Birdsis an astonishing resource that covers every bird species in North America, as well as all the migrants that fly through. The entries are organized by family groups-an incredible 82 are included-according to the American Ornithological Union guidelines. Within a family, each separate bird entry has dozens of tips and illustrations on species' genders, age groups, behavior, habitats, nesting and feeding habits, and migration routes. Readers will also find unique features, such as:A quick-find index for the most common bird groups and a full glossaryStraightforward, accessible text by numerous birding experts, including National Geographic's resident birding consultant Jonathan AlderferHundreds of range and migration maps from renowned ornithologist Paul Lehman with National Geographic cartographersState-of-the-art, updated bird illustrations by expert artists, including Jonathan AlderferNew and original photographs from well-known bird photographers Kevin Karlson and Brian Small Perfect for novice or experienced birders alike,National Geographic Complete Book of Birdsis a definitive, must-have resource. Quite simply, there is no other volume like it.