Birds of North America - (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press) by Chandler S Robbins & Bertel Bruun & Herbert S Zim (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight.
- About the Author: Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science.
- 360 Pages
- Nature, Birdwatching Guides
- Series Name: Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press
Description
About the Book
From the bald eagle to the mockingbird, this guide book offers revised information on identifying the birds of North America.Book Synopsis
Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides:
-All of North America in one volume-Over 800 species and 600 range maps
-Arthur Singer's famous illustrations featuring male, female, and juvenile plumage
-Sonograms that picture sound for easy song recognition
-Migration routes, feeding habits, and characteristic flight patterns
-American ornithologists' classifications
-Convenient check boxes to record birds you have identified
-Color tabs for quick references
About the Author
Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.
