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| 100% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Random House Catalog: Book Release date: 2006-11-07 Media: Paperback Number of pages: 504 Ean: 9780792253143 Book Isbn: 0792253140  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthors:
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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 million—and 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 guide—comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use. Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species—more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds—classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need. |
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Written on December 3, 2007 Summary: Excellent Field Guide I found this field guide easy to use. The illustrations and descriptions are detailed and specific. Especially handy for differentiating similar birds. Written on October 14, 2007 Summary: A Fabulous Field Guide - Sibley's now has competition I've been using Sibley's Field Guide for the last three years, and my Western Sibley's is very well worn. But now, the field guide I refer to is the National Geographic. The new fifth edition is great. Rather than just list field marks, it offers tips on distinguishing similar species. The art is all new, and IMHO, very close to actual (compared to previous editions which were...schematic...[that's putting it kindly]). Additionally, the submerged tabs are very handy, and they've picked up on putting the map in the back, like Sibleys. My only complaints are that it's not a harder cover, and that I'd like it more narrow and tall, rather than wide and short. Nits. It's a fabulous field guide.  Written on October 3, 2007 Summary: Nat Geo Bird Guide I think this is a good field guide. I find the organization easy to use. The infomation is good and includes the regions where each bird can be found. The pictures and drawings of the birds were very thorough, ie the birds may be sitting or flying, male vs female, juveniles vs. adults, and extensive markings are identified. I'm rather new to bird watching, so I only gave it 4 stars. I thought the more experienced watchers may have a different perspective. Written on September 7, 2007 Summary: Great Guide for Birding As a novice birder, I find this book to be invaluable. Not only does it provide great photos, it also gives information that entices the reader to learn more and more. This is the text our birding instructor insists we all have in our libraries, and I certainly know why. The guide is a must for anyone interested in learning more about birds. Written on August 31, 2007 Summary: Still the best in its field I've owned a previous edition of this field guide (it fell into a pond), and I think this continues as the clearest, most practical North American field guide I've found. The text is simple and to the point. The illustrations are not always as beautiful or lifelike as the drawings or photographs in other guides, but are often much clearer, with useful distinguishing details always picked out well, and a range of plumages/postures shown when necessary. It's not posket sized, but it's not too large or heavy for a backpack or fannypack. As a practical field guide, this is my choice. I haven't found any changes from the fourth edition that make much of a difference for me, so I wouldn't suggest buying this just as an upgrade. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2006-11-07 | 2005-04-14 | 2003-04-29 | 2000-10-03 | 2005-11-15 | 2003-04-29 |
| Media | Paperback | Turtleback | Paperback | Paperback | Hardcover | Turtleback |
| Number of pages | 504 | 392 | 432 | 544 | 640 | 472 |
| Ean | 9780792253143 | 9780618574230 | 9780679451204 | 9780679451228 | 9780792241751 | 9780679451211 |
| Book Isbn | 0792253140 | 0618574239 | 067945120X | 0679451226 | 0792241754 | 0679451218 |
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