Peterson Field Guide To The Birds Of Eastern And Central Nor
Language: English
Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1999
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An easy-to-use, large print edition of the classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America has been a popular and trusted birdwatching guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of bird identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now the guide is reissued in a larger format specially produced for those who don't want to take their reading glasses into the field. Peterson's treasured illustrations have been reproduced in beautiful color, species descriptions include only the most important identification elements--size, voice, and habitat--and color range maps, conveniently located next to the species accounts, have been updated specifically for this book. For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack. This large-print edition combines classic, trusted content with key updates for today's birder: Large Print Format: Enjoy Peterson's treasured illustrations and clear text without needing reading glasses in the field. The Peterson Identification System: Quickly identify birds with a renowned method that focuses on the most important elements--size, voice, and habitat. Full-Color Illustrations: Study detailed, unparalleled artwork that makes distinguishing between species easier than ever. Updated Range Maps: See up-to-date species territories with color-coded maps conveniently located right next to the descriptions.…
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- Title
- Peterson Field Guide To The Birds Of Eastern And Central Nor
- Author
- Roger Tory Peterson
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0395963710
- ISBN 13
- 9780395963715
For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of 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. Now the guide is reissued in a larger format specially produced for those who don't want to take their reading glasses into the field. Peterson's treasured illustrations have been reproduced in beautiful color, species descriptions include only the most important identification elements--size, voice, and habitat--and color range maps, conveniently located next to the species accounts, have been updated specifically for this book.
For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack.
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About the Author
ROGER TORY PETERSON, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.
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