Bibliograph

National Geographic pocket guide to the birds of North America, Laura Erickson, Jonathan Alderfer

Type

Label

National Geographic pocket guide to the birds of North America, Laura Erickson, Jonathan Alderfer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-183) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

National Geographic pocket guide to the birds of North America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

816498928

Responsibility statement

Laura Erickson, Jonathan Alderfer

Summary

This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the key details and typical behavior of each bird, paired with a short list of essential facts and a fun, fascinating, colloquially written "bird-ography" of each bird. (The latter feature is unique to this beginning field guide). Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. With a small trim size and colorful illustrations, this pocket guide is easy on the eyes and easy to stash. A useful color index aids identification; tips throughout show how to observe, track, and identify birds in nature

Table Of Contents

Invitation to birding -- Guide to 160 species -- Duck -- geese -- swans -- New world quail -- Pheasants -- turkeys -- grouse -- Loons -- Grebes -- Cormorants -- Anhinga -- Pelicans -- Herons -- egrets -- Ibises -- spoonbills -- Storks -- New world vultures -- Osprey -- Hawks -- kites -- eagles -- Falcons -- Rails -- coots -- Cranes -- Plovers -- Avocet -- Sandpipers -- Gulls -- terns -- skimmers -- Puffins -- Pelagic birds -- Pigeons -- doves -- Parrots -- parakeets -- Cuckoos -- roadrunners -- Owls -- Goatsuckers -- Swifts -- Hummingbirds -- Kingfishers -- Woodpeckers -- Tyrant flycatchers -- Shrikes -- Vireos -- Crows -- jays -- Larks -- Swallows -- Chickadees -- titmice -- Bushtit -- Nuthatches -- Creepers -- Wrens -- Kinglets -- Gnatcatchers -- Dippers -- Thrushes -- Mockingbirds -- thrashers -- Starlings -- Waxwings -- Snow bunting -- Wood-warblers -- Towhees -- sparrows -- Tanagers -- cardinals -- grosbeaks -- Blackbirds -- grackles -- orioles -- Finches -- Old world sparrows

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Pocket guide to the birds of North AmericaBirds of North America

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