Birds of North America and Greenland - (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) by Norman Arlott (Paperback)

About the Book

The Nearctic region, which spans most of North America including Canada and Greenland, is home to an incredibly rich diversity of bird life. This illustrated guide covers more than 900 bird species; yet it is succinct, compact, and easy to use, making it the essential companion for birders and travelers alike.

Book Synopsis

A concise and comprehensive illustrated guide

The Nearctic region, which spans most of North America, including Canada and Greenland, is home to an incredibly rich diversity of birdlife. This illustrated guide covers more than 900 bird species yet is succinct, compact, and easy to use, making it the essential companion for birders and travelers alike.

Birds of North America and Greenland features 102 stunning color plates that depict every species and every type of plumage in males, females, and juveniles. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, with information on habitat, songs, and calls. This field-ready guide also includes color distribution maps.

• Covers more than 900 bird species found in the Nearctic region
• Features 102 stunning color plates that depict every species
• Includes concise species accounts and color distribution maps
• Succinct, compact, and easy to use

Review Quotes

"If you have one or more of those oversized guides to North American birds and want something to carry into the field with you, this would be a good addition to your library."---Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist

About the Author

Norman Arlott is one of the world's leading bird artists. His books include Birds of the West Indies and the two-volume Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan (all Princeton).