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Nature Writing & Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America

by Edward Brinkley and

From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American birds.


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About the book

Birders will find it indispensable: this single, portable volume features more than 750 species, along with more than 2,000 stunning images by leading nature photographers showing birds in their natural habitats. Captions highlight important field marks, and comprehensive species accounts describe habitats, behavior, flight, migration, songs, and plumages. The guide includes more than 600 maps showing bird distribution in every season, plus helpful strategies for watching and identifying birds. Additional features include a complete species index plus a quick-flip index, a glossary of terms, and a checklist of birds. The guide's unique waterproof cover makes it especially valuable for use in the field.

Book details

Published by Union Square & Co.

Paperback ISBN: 9781402738746 3 May 2007 197 x 121 (mm)