Habitats of North America - (Habitats of the World) by Phil Chaon & Iain Campbell (Paperback)

About the Book

"Whether you're a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the wonderfully diverse habitats of North America. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of North America offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them"--

Book Synopsis

A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America's major habitats--packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures

Whether you're a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the wonderfully diverse habitats of North America. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of North America offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.

• Covers 81 major North American habitats, including wetlands and oceanic habitats
• Features hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat
• Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in North America quickly and accurately
• Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants
• Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification--invaluable for ecologists
• Representative habitat accounts describe what you can expect to see and experience there
• Formatted like a field guide for easy reference

Review Quotes

"Uniquely spanning the entire continent, Habitats of North America, is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the diverse ecosystems here. . . . Highly recommended."-- "Choice"

"A MUST-HAVE for anyone with an interest in the natural history of North America!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

"The coverage of habitat types is impressive, comprehensive while being succinct, and incredibly well illustrated. In fact my first perusual of the book was simply to go through it page by page basking in the pictures."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

About the Author

Phil Chaon is a professional nature guide and the author (with Iain Campbell, Ken Behrens, and Charley Hesse) of Habitats of the World (Princeton). Iain Campbell is a professional nature guide and habitat ecologist whose books include (with Ken Behrens and Keith Barnes) Habitats of Africa (Princeton) and multiple bird guides. Ben Knoot is an award-winning photographer, naturalist, and wildlife tour leader.