My Awesome Field Guide To North American Birds

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781452177397

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht Pdf

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

Author : Miklos D. F. Udvardy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:779021851

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds by Miklos D. F. Udvardy Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1480679283

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The Sibley Guide to Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kenn Kaufman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618574239

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Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America by Kenn Kaufman Pdf

Collects photographs, range maps, and descriptive entries identifying the markings, habits, habitat, and voice of each species.

Author : Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0307336565

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Birds of North America by Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun Pdf

Text and illustrations identify 645 species of birds.

Author : Donald Stokes,Lillian Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0316818097

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Stokes Field Guide to Birds by Donald Stokes,Lillian Stokes Pdf

The easiest-to-use and most comprehensive field guide to North American birds-from the country's preeminent writers on birds and nature Drawing on more than twenty years' experience as bird and wildlife experts, Donald and Lillian Stokes have produced field guides that are factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other books you can buy. You'll find: * All the identification information on a single page-color photographs, range map, and detailed description. No more fumbling to match photos with text! * For fast reference-a compact alphabetical index inside the front and back covers. * More than 900 high-resolution color identification photographs. * An illustrated Quick Guide to the most common backyard and feeder birds. * Convenient colored tabs keyed to each bird group. * Concise and comprehensive text, with information on habitat; plumage variation; feeding, nesting, and mating behavior; bird feeder proclivity; and-for the first time in any guide-population trends and conservation status.

Author : Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : CORNELL:31924102944182

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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Pennsylvania by Jonathan Alderfer Pdf

Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include: Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots; Introduction by an expert on where to find the state's top birds; How-To-Use Section with general tips on birding and advice on making the most of the guide; 125 Easy-Access Individual Entries providing a photograph of the bird in its habitat, recognition clues, specific details on behavior, habitat, and local sites, plus a special "Field Note" with artwork for extra help in tricky identifications; Alphabetical Index with life list; and Color-coded Index. Pennsylvania offers a winning variety of city and country birds. See the bright-colored, vocal Yellow-billed Cuckoo; the migratory Snow Goose; the stunning Red-Tailed Hawk; the olive Acadian Flycatcher, and more.

Author : Jack Griggs,Jack L. Griggs
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780060527709

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All the Birds of North America by Jack Griggs,Jack L. Griggs Pdf

A field guide to North American birds presents an identification method that uses panoramic illustrations, range maps, and an organization system based on habitat and characteristics.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780525655671

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America by National Audubon Society Pdf

Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike “If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book Review Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds—with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.

Author : Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781328771469

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Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of North America, Second Edition by Roger Tory Peterson Pdf

A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the Peterson Guide is the first edition to include the wonderful and exotic species of our fiftieth state. In addition, the text and range maps have been updated, and much of the art has been touched up to reflect current knowledge.

Author : Roger Tory Peterson,Edward L. Chalif
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 039597514X

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A Field Guide to Mexican Birds by Roger Tory Peterson,Edward L. Chalif Pdf

With more than 700 color paintings arranged by families for quick comparison of similar species, and with detailed information on range, habitat, size, and voice, this field guide describes and illustrates 1,038 species of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.

Author : Jon Lloyd Dunn,Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0792253140

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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America by Jon Lloyd Dunn,Jonathan K. Alderfer Pdf

Describes and presents color illustrations and range maps for 967 North American bird species, covering their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and vocalizations.

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781797213415

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World by Matt Kracht Pdf

Let's face it—all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings. This guide book details exactly how much these morons suck with facts about each bird's (annoying) call, its (stupid) migratory pattern, and its (downright tacky) markings. Complete with a matching game, bird descriptor checklist, tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird's eyes, for example), this profanity-laden book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike. A MUST-HAVE: A must-have sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America. UNIQUE & LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY: This is a great coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book. And a bonus, while the content is humorous, it is practical and useful! A GREAT PRESENT: This is the perfect gift for the bird lovers and haters in your life. It also makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, or gag gift. Perfect for: • Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts • Armchair birders (or nonbirders) • Someone who needs a quirky gift for an animal lover friend • People with serious birders in their lives who want something lighthearted

Author : Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher : Peterson Field Guides
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781328771438

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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Seventh Edition by Roger Tory Peterson Pdf

A new edition of the classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birdsof Eastern and Central North America has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to reflect current knowledge in ornithology.

Author : Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 1426310951

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National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America by Jonathan K. Alderfer Pdf

A guide to North American birds.