National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition (National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition (National Geographic Field...

Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million?and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide?comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.

Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species?more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds?classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-27-2009; A field guide to ugly birds; Are all North American birds ugly? Judging by this book, the answer is yes. They look like tinseltown cartoon characters. Huey, Dewey and Louie looked better. If you see a good-looking bird in USA, it's probably a European vagrant!...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2009; Lovely guide; I have not used this book that much to be honest because i do not visit North America that often but on my few visits this book was awesome in the field. The illustrations are well done and the inofrmation is spot on. I strongly...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-02-2009; A beginners review; Good for identification purposes. I would like to have seen more information on nesting habits and food preferences and such as I don't know anything yet.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-01-2009; Best field guide for US birders; Although I have several other field guides this is my choice for bird walks. The illustrations are clear and detailed, and the accompanying maps ensure that likely species and the correct season are available. The quick index attached...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2009; Lovely guide; I have not used this book that much to be honest because i do not visit North America that often but on my few visits this book was awesome in the field. The illustrations are well done and the inofrmation is spot on. I strongly...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-25-2008; Ok book.; I wish this book had more detail in both drawnings and discreptions. As in more possable colorings from juvenile to adult and sex. Color of eggs, what kind of nest, habitat and sounds.; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-27-2009; A field guide to ugly birds; Are all North American birds ugly? Judging by this book, the answer is yes. They look like tinseltown cartoon characters. Huey, Dewey and Louie looked better. If you see a good-looking bird in USA, it's probably a European vagrant!...; read full review | report as inappropriate