Esta guía ofrece una detallada descripción de 120 especies de mamíferos marinos, incluyendo ballenas, delfines y focas. Escrita por especialistas, presenta información actualizada y accesible, organizada en cuatro grupos principales, con ilustraciones, datos sobre ciclo vital, hábitat, organización social y dieta.
David Allen Sibley, a leading contemporary painter of birds, presents a comprehensive guide featuring over 6,600 detailed illustrations and descriptions of 810 species along with 350 regional populations. The guide's innovative design enhances user experience, arranging illustrations for easy comparison while maintaining each species' unique character. It offers a wealth of new information, including captioned illustrations that reveal previously unpublished field marks, nearly every species depicted in flight, and detailed measurements such as length, wingspan, and weight. Subspecies and geographic variants are thoroughly covered, with complete voice descriptions and maps illustrating the full distribution of each species, including summer and winter ranges, migration routes, and rare occurrences. Both novice and experienced birders will benefit from features like introductory pages for each family, clear labels identifying field marks, and illustrations in similar poses for quick comparisons. This guide emphasizes how birds appear in the field, making it an indispensable resource for bird identification. The National Audubon Society presents this comprehensive, user-friendly volume, showcasing Sibley's artistry and expertise for birders everywhere.
"From the creators of the world's most trusted field guides--a go-to source for millions of nature lovers--comes a completely new and unparalleled reference work: the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to the trees of North America. This master guide is the result of a collaboration between leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 700 species, with nearly 3,500 full-color photographs--including images of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary and a robust index, and is arranged according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification system--with trees sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Readers will appreciate the crisp detail of the photographs, range maps (reflecting the impacts of climate change), the physical descriptions, information on fruit, habitat, uses, similar species, and an important new category on conservation status. Essays by leading scholars provide holistic insights into the world of trees. Whether putting a name to the towering conifers spotted along a hike, or trying to determine which pesky tree is encroaching on the patio, 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 tree-peeper, and is certain to become the number-one guide in the field"-- Provided by publisher
Featuring concise descriptions and beautiful photographs, this field guide is an essential resource for both residents and visitors of the Southeastern States. It offers a wealth of information on local wildlife, plants, and natural habitats, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Its compact size ensures it’s easy to carry, providing valuable insights and identification tips for exploring the region’s rich biodiversity.
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest belongs in the home of every Pacific Northwest resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;A complete overview of the Pacific Northwest's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky;An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Washington or Oregon, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest.
Regional Guide: Birds, Animals, Trees, Wildflowers, Insects, Weather, Nature Preserves, and More
Featuring concise descriptions and breathtaking photographs, this field guide is an essential resource for both Florida residents and visitors. It offers a wealth of information about the state's diverse wildlife and ecosystems, making it perfect for nature enthusiasts. The compact design allows for easy transport, ensuring that readers can explore Florida's natural beauty wherever they go.
A field handbook for bird watchers shows and describes all of the 835 species of birds in North America
"Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, reflecting the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process-from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers. This volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable resource, it covers 668 species, with nearly 2,900 full-color photographs, revealing the astounding variety of forms, colors, and conditions in which mushrooms manifest all throughout North America. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is organized according to the latest phylogenetic arrangement from the Assembling the Fungal Tree of Life project. Each species features up to five vibrant photographs, to aid with identification, along with notes on range, season, spore print, look-alikes, conservation status, and more. Introductory essays explain the various parts of a mushroom--both above and below ground--common host trees, nomenclature and taxonomy, mushroom ecology, and the impacts of our changing climate"-- Provided by publisher
The most comprehensive field guide available to the fabulous mysteries above--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.The National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky provides a concise guided tour of the heavens, from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies, astronomical bodies, phenomena, comets, and more. Featuring a durable vinyl binding, over 700 full-color photographs, sky charts, and constellation charts, as well as detailed descriptive text, this comprehensive, easy-to-use field guide is the perfect companion volume for any stargazer.
A photographic guide to a variety of birds plus facts about each kind.
