Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification

Zim, Herbert S.; Robbins, Chandler S.; Bruun, Bertel

ISBN 10: 0307336565 / ISBN 13: 9780307336569

Published by Golden Press, New York, 1983

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Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides: -All of North America in one volume -Over 800 species and 600 range maps -Arthur Singer's famous illustrations featuring male, female, and juvenile plumage -Sonograms that picture sound for easy song recognition -Migration routes, feeding habits, and characteristic flight patterns -American ornithologists' classifications -Convenient check boxes to record birds you have identified -Color tabs for quick references A like-new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Cover has no visible wear, no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no writing in the margins. Spine and both covers in perfect condition. See pictures for details.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
• Publisher: Golden Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0307336565
• ISBN 13: 9780307336569
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Singer, Arthur
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Brief descriptions and illustrations help to identify 650 species of birds in North America, with information on characteristics, range maps, and song patterns.

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.