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Author : Jonathan K. Alderfer,Jon Lloyd Dunn,National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426213731
"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Author : Jonathan Alderfer,Jon Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1426221886
This desk reference is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of knowledge on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today. More an encyclopedia than a field guide, National Geographic's Complete Birds is a browsable treasure trove of facts. This comprehensive volume profiles every bird observable in the continental United States and Canada, featuring species accounts with details that include calls and songs, breeding behaviors, molting patterns, and the vast extent of their polar and neotropical migrations. The precision maps, illuminating photographs, and more than 4,000 exquisite pieces of annotated art make this the biggest and best bird book ever. This third edition, thoroughly updated, includes: Information on more than 1,000 species and subspecies Overviews of every family Organization reflecting current taxonomy 850 range maps, more than half updated since the last edition Sidebars on identification challenges such as distinguishing between Bay-breasted and Blackpoll Warblers in fall or separating the various species of white egrets These 752 pages add up to a lifetime of learning for all devoted birders, from those just beginning birders to those who have been building their life lists for decades. Bird lovers will appreciate many other titles from National Geographic, including: Field Guide to the Birds of North America Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America How to Know the Birds Birds of the Photo Ark
Author : Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : CORNELL:31924102944182
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 : Jonathan Alderfer,Paul Hess
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426209284
Essential for the millions of Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards—whether experienced birders or new birding enthusiasts—from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America. No matter where you live—in the country, city, a high-rise or house—this handy guide will quench your curiosity about the feathered creatures in your midst. It features 150 of the most common and interesting birds likely to be observed at backyard feeders, nesting nearby or just migrating through. An indispensable visual index of all 150 species appears on the inside front and back laminated covers, making identification a snap. Beginning with Backyard Basics, an easy-to-follow, richly illustrated presentation on observing and identifying birds—with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds, birdhouses, and bird-friendly landscapes to entice nesting—the book is full of National Geographic’s iconic field guide images and maps. Core species on everyone’s list—such as robins, woodpeckers, bluebirds and chickadees—are featured in two-page spreads including practical tips with additional imagery. Sidebars captivate with interesting and little known facts.
Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426204035
Offers detailed information on every bird family in the world, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, conservation status, taxonomy, and photographs of individual species.
Author : Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 1426310951
A guide to North American birds.
Author : Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426330735
"Updated guide to birds in North America, for kids"--
Author : Laura Erickson,Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426210440
Presents information about 160 North American bird species, including facts about physical features, voice, habitat, food, and a map indicating the regions in which each species can be found.
Author : Donald Stokes,Lillian Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0316818097
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 : Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0307336565
Text and illustrations identify 645 species of birds.
Author : Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426209642
A guide to bird watching covers topics ranging from mythology and birdhouses to the work of Audubon and Angry Birds, combining images with trivia, top ten lists, and bird watching guidelines.
Author : Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1426206089
Covers every bird species in North America, as well as all the migrants that fly through. The entries are organized by 82 family groups, according to American Ornithological Union guidelines. Within a family, each separate bird entry has dozens of identification tips and illustrations on species' genders, age groups, behavior, habitats, nesting and feeding habits, and migration routes. Includes a quick-find index for the most common bird groups, text by numerous birding experts, range and migration maps, photographs as well as illustrations by expert artists, and a full glossary.--From publisher description.
Author : James Cassidy
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762105763
Scientifically accurate illustrations and essays guide the bird watcher in identifying and locating more than 570 common and rare species.
Author : Jon Lloyd Dunn,Jonathan K. Alderfer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426203314
This guide delivers selected information on every species found from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains.
Author : Ted Floyd
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780061120404
This new field guide provides a suite of modern tools to effectively aid in the identification of more than 750 species of birds across North America. It introduces a "whole bird" approach by concisely gathering a collection of information about birds into one portable and well-organized volume. 2,000 stunning color photographs of birds in natural habitats show the most important field marks, regional population differences, life stages, and behaviors 700-plus detailed and up-to-date color range maps show summer, migration, winter, year-round, and rare but regular occurrences of every major species A DVD of birdsongs for 138 major species (587 vocalizations in all for 5½ hours of play); each high-quality MP3 file is embedded with an image of the bird, perfect to view on home computers and portable MP3 players Concise descriptions of habits and ecology, age-related and seasonal differences, regional forms, vocalization, and informative captions pointing out the most important aspects of the bird 46 group essays with information outlining taxonomy, feeding, migration, habitats, behaviors, and conservation status A thorough and accessible introduction to birds and birding includes sections on parts of a bird, plumage and molt, food and feeding, migration, habitats, conservation, tips on bow to become a better birder, and more A detailed glossary of terms, species checklist, and quick index The new Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America is perfectly designed to give birders the most powerful and user-friendly collection of information to carry into the field or wherever they enjoy learning about birds and nature.