Birds of North America (Collins Field Guide) - Hardcover

Arlott, Norman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007293348 ISBN 13: 9780007293346

Publisher: Collins, 2011

Synopsis

A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of North America, ideal for the travelling birdwatcher.

Covering most of North America, including Canada and Greenland, the latest Collins Field Guide focuses on the rich and diverse birdlife of what is known as the Nearctic region.

Every species found in the area is illustrated in every plumage in which they can be seen in the wild. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps.

About this title

Review:

‘Norman Arlott is a prolific and talented illustrator ... The text is concise and the illustrations are well done and appealing. This book will be enjoyable to anyone interested in the avifauna of North America’ Ibis magazine

‘A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of North America, ideal for the travelling birdwatcher’ The Birdbooker Report

‘A good portable birding guide’ FatBirder.com

About the Author:

Wildlife artist Norman Arlott has illustrated nearly 100 books and his artwork regularly appears in magazines. He has designed special bird stamp issues for countries including Jamaica, the Bahamas, Seychelles, British Virgin Islands, The Gambia, Malawi and Christmas Island. He has also led ornithology tours to East Africa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0007293348
• ISBN 13: 9780007293346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240