National Audubon Society Birds of North America by Society, économies National Audubon

Product Name: National Audubon Society Birds of North America by Society, économies National Audubon
EAN：9780525655671 UPC：9780525655671 ISBN：9780525655671 MPN：N/A économies Format：Paperback, 912 pages
From the most trusted name in birding-beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike-comes a completely new and definitive guide to the birds of North America- the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date work of its kind

Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the worlds most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike

"If youve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you." -Portland Book Review

Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species.

For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Societys latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds-with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds.

Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field..