National Geographic complete birds of North America

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National Geographic complete birds of North America

edited by Jonathan Alderfer

National Geographic, c2006

  • : regular
  • : deluxe

Other Title

Complete birds of North America

Companion to the National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 646-647) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Essential, comprehensive, and easy to use, National Geographic Complete Book of Birds is 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 glossary -Straightforward, accessible text by numerous birding experts, including National Geographic's resident birding consultant Jonathan Alderfer -Hundreds of range and migration maps from renowned ornithologist Paul Lehman with National Geographic cartographers -State-of-the-art, updated bird illustrations by expert artists, including Jonathan Alderfer -New 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 Birds is a definitive, must-have resource. Quite simply, there is no other volume like it.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB00960671
  • ISBN
    • 0792241754
    • 0792244826
  • LCCN
    2005054495
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Washington, D.C.
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 664 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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