Description: About this productProduct InformationPublished in association with America's preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution. This comprehensive reference to the birds of North America includes full-page profiles of more than 930 species -- all the birds known to breed in the United States or Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to the continent. Smithsonian Birds of North America provides essential identification tips for each species together with fascinating information on feeding and behavior, breeding, and nesting habits. Identification. Full-page species profiles combine a precise description and annotated photographs to highlight the key field marks of the adult male. Other plumages are portrayed with photographs or artworks if they differ significantly. Species similar to the one profiled are shown with a brief summary of the key differences. An explanation of the typical flight pattern of each species includes both schematic artworks and a verbal description. Life histories. Knowledge of behavior can be critical to differentiate between similar species, and an understanding of life histories enhances the total birding experience. Each profile includes a description of the typical vocalizations, feeding behavior, breeding, nesting, population, and conservation concerns. A range map shows each bird's occurrence in North America during summer, winder, and on migration.Product IdentifiersPublisherDKISBN-100789480018ISBN-139780789480019eBay Product ID (ePID)1928436Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2001AuthorFred J. Alsop III, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Smithsonian Institution StaffLanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight112.2 OzWidth8.1in.Height2.3in.Length10.4in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition21Dewey Decimal598/.097IllustratedYesAge LevelTradeSeriesSmithsonian HandbooksCopyright Date2001Illustrated byAlsop, Fred J., IIINumber of Pages1024 PagesLc Classification NumberQl681.A625 2001ReviewsThis handsome book fills an important gap in the already rich literature on North American birds. For the first time, birders will be able, not only find what standard field guides include, such as field marks, range maps, and voice, but also a wealth of information on each species' foraging and social behavior, breeding patterns, nest location and nesting habits, clutch size, and flight patterns. All of this is presented concisely and clearly, with icons allowing quick overviews of all the important aspects of a species' life history. (Francois Vuilleumier, Curator and former Chairman, Department of Ornithology, American Museum of Natural History, New York City)Lccn2001-042262
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Book Title: Birds of North America : Life Histories of more than 930 Species
Number of Pages: 1024 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Topic: Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Item Height: 2.3 in
Publication Year: 2001
Illustrator: Yes, Alsop, Fred J., III
Genre: Nature
Item Weight: 112.2 Oz
Item Length: 10.4 in
Author: Fred J. Alsop III, Smithsonian Institution Staff, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Book Series: Smithsonian Handbooks
Item Width: 8.1 in
Format: Hardcover
