Jonathan Alderfer Libros

The most up-to-date and comprehensive source on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today.

Featuring approximately 175 bird species, this field guide is organized by family, making it easy for birdwatchers to identify and learn about various birds. Approved by the American Ornithological Union, the guide includes essential information and characteristics for each bird, enhancing the experience for both novice and experienced bird enthusiasts. Its user-friendly format ensures accessibility and enjoyment for anyone interested in the avian world.

This comprehensive guide highlights 150 common and captivating bird species in North America, making it suitable for both casual and seasoned birdwatchers. It offers insights into appreciating local birds and includes practical tools for attracting them to your surroundings, enhancing the birdwatching experience regardless of your location.

Offering region-specific insights, this field guide is ideal for both novice and experienced birders. It includes expert introductions that suggest optimal birdwatching locations and tips for spotting key species. With around 150 birds categorized by family, the guide enhances identification with two user-friendly indexes: an alphabetical list and a color-coded system. Its compact and reliable format makes it a practical companion for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Designed for both novice and experienced birders, this field guide offers reliable, region-specific information for birdwatching. It includes expert advice on where to find key birds and essential tips for spotting them. Featuring around 150 birds organized by family, the guide enhances identification with two helpful indexes—one alphabetical and one color-coded—allowing for quick reference. Its portable format makes it an accessible resource for bird enthusiasts on the go.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America continues to be the most sought-after, the most authoritative, and the easiest to access field guide to birds on the market. Now in its 4th Edition, revisions include 250 updated range maps, and new classification information National Geographic is reissuing the Field Guide to the Birds of North America in the 4th edition, focusing on its accuracy and easy use in the field. This is the ultimate birders field guide - sturdy, easy to carry and use, and featuring the most complete information among bird guides. It features all species known to breed in North America, including those that are regular visitors to our continent or that drop in occasionally - more than 800 in all. The edition is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned full-colour illustrations, plus newly updated range maps and detailed descriptions. A superb new index allows birders in the field to quickly identify a species.

Explore North America's avian life through a comprehensive guide designed for kids, showcasing detailed descriptions and illustrations by renowned expert Jonathan Alderfer. The book includes range maps, intriguing facts, and engaging activities, making it an educational and entertaining resource for young bird enthusiasts.

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