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National Geographic Complete Birds of North America |  | Author: Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 640
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.9
ISBN: 0792241754
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
EAN: 9780792241751
ASIN: 0792241754
Publication Date: November 15, 2005
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Product Description
Essential, comprehensive, and easy to use, National Geographic Complete Book of Birds is an astonishing resource that covers every bird species in North America, as well as all the migrants that fly through. The entries are organized by family groups-an incredible 82 are included-according to the American Ornithological Union guidelines. Within a family, each separate bird entry has dozens of tips and illustrations on species' genders, age groups, behavior, habitats, nesting and feeding habits, and migration routes. Readers will also find unique features, such as:A quick-find index for the most common bird groups and a full glossaryStraightforward, accessible text by numerous birding experts, including National Geographic's resident birding consultant Jonathan AlderferHundreds of range and migration maps from renowned ornithologist Paul Lehman with National Geographic cartographersState-of-the-art, updated bird illustrations by expert artists, including Jonathan AlderferNew and original photographs from well-known bird photographers Kevin Karlson and Brian Small
Perfect for novice or experienced birders alike, National Geographic Complete Book of Birds is a definitive, must-have resource. Quite simply, there is no other volume like it.
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 Exclusive Edition December 13, 2009
Orbman
I was given an copy of this book with a yellow banner across the top with black text that reads" Exclusive Edition," so I am not sure what the differences are between my copy and this edition.
When I really need detailed information about bird species, I use a guide specifically written about warblers, hawks, sparrows, etc.
However, when I need more detail on birds when I do not have a specialized reference, I use the National Geographic's Complete Birds of North America. Its range and migration maps have proven to be very useful to me. Although much too large and heavy to be used as a field guide, this desk reference gets five stars from me.
The only complaint I have is the index in my editon is not at the back of the book. There's another 32 pages of articles at the end of the book after the index, and I need to hunt for the index each time.
Marshall Faintich, author of "A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Wintergreen"
Review of BIRDS from National Geographic July 6, 2009
Mrs. P
As you would expect from a National Geographic publication, this is an exceptionally complete and easily used reference book. We keep it close by to identify birds in our area.
Incredible compendious book June 5, 2009
S. Goodwin (Taos, NM)
I mistakenly bought this book (I was looking for the field guide version) but it is so beautiful and informative I had to keep it. If you are a birder, this is a must-have. Great drawings and photographs and lots of info to keep you going. The book sits by our back garden sliding door and is a great reference book to have at your fingertips.
Great book January 15, 2009
Stephanie Boen (Seattle, wa)
I bought this book for my father for Christmas. He is so happy with it. With all the other birding books that he has, this is the best one of all. I highly recomend this book for anyone looking to ID birds in there own backyard. This was the best gift ever!!
 Excellent content, unacceptale binding. July 1, 2007
Henry B. Williams
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book has excellent content, but the first printing had the stiff binding that wouldn't allow the book to open fully, making it very difficult to read. The second printing has a more flexible spine where the pages are just stuck to it. After four months of very casual use, the pages began falling out. This is the poorest bound book that I have ever seen.
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