National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition (National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America)
November 18, 2008
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.
Customer Review: Every home with kids needs a bird guide
As long as I can remember, I’ve had a bird guide in my home. There seems to be opportunities all year to spot birds on the feeders in the back yard and look them up to learn more about them. My kids just love looking them up and recognizing them by name. My guide was so well used and getting out of date, I search for a replacement. I’m well satisfied with this guide, especially the color. This guide is also easy to use and locate birds we see all the time.
Customer Review: Beautiful
I have purchased this book several times. I keep leaving it outside, then give it away when it’s been wet. I would love to have a bigger, hard bound copy, but I would probably leave that out too. I have another guide, but for the life of me can’t figure out how the map works. This map is clearly explained right away. The illustrations are beautiful. My recommendation is to buy 2 copies so you won’t get too upset when you leave one outside overnight. Buy from here…
