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Binding: Paperback
Brand: Random House
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
EAN: 9780792253143
Edition: 5
ISBN: 0792253140
Item Dimensions: 200
Label: National Geographic
Manufacturer: National Geographic
MPN: RH0792253140
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: November 07, 2006
Publisher: National Geographic
Release Date: November 07, 2006
Studio: National Geographic
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Features: 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 millionand 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 guidecomprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.
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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! Please call 911 and ask for Lars Jonsson.
I'm sure this field guide serves its purpose eminently. Provided the birds you are trying to identify are ugly, that is. Nor am I surprised that this guide is brought to us by National Geographic, the same people who gave us THE PILTDOWN BIRD.
HA HA HA!!!
PS. Did Audubon shoot every good-looking birdie in Amerika?
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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 recommend this guide.
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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.
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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 to the back cover makes it possible to quickly "look up" pictures of the likely species during identification.
There are many other valuable field guides, but some of these are too complex for the average birder, or have photographic illustrations which make critical features difficult to see. Thus this should be the basic guide.
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I purchased this book for my father, who was an avid bird watcher. He was very satisfied and enjoyed the book. This book is very informative and indexed well. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that respects our nature's birds. Thank you for offering this book at such a reasonable price. My dad has since passed away but I am grateful he had the opportunity to enjoy his book.
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