Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America

Dunn, Jon L. & Alderfer, Jonathan (editors)

ISBN 10: 1426203314 / ISBN 13: 9781426203312

Published by National Geographic, Washington DC, 2008

About this Item

Information on every bird found from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, full-color portraits, field-tested innovations. Thumb indexed, 447 pages, rear cover neatly re-glued at spine.; 5 1/2 x 8 ".

Seller Inventory # 51503

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America
• Publisher: National Geographic, Washington DC
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1426203314
• ISBN 13: 9781426203312
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fauna

About this title

Synopsis

New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format to offer unique coverage for birders east or west of the Rocky Mountains. These new volumes deliver in-depth information on every bird officially recorded in the specified area, with illustrated accounts of the different plumages and life stages, along with hundreds of color-coded range maps.

Unique features set these guides apart from the competition and promise to win a new generation of readers: A full-color visual index, printed on the inside covers, makes the content accessible visually —a real boon to beginning and intermediate birders. Annotated artwork highlights birds’ key physical features, making identification easier. Thumb-tabs help readers find information fast. Durable covers stand up to outdoor use, with integrated quick-reference flaps that double as place-markers.Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America offers 750 regular species, 600 new range maps, 100 casual and accidental birds, and 55 rarities.

About the Author

Jonathan Alderfer is a widely published author and field guide illustrator. He is co-author, with Jon L. Dunn, of National Geographic Birding Essentials, co-editor of National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 5th edition, and editor of National Geographic Complete Birds of North America. He is also chief consultant for the National Geographic Birding program.

Jon L. Dunn is an expert on the identification and distribution of North American birds. Dunn is a co-author of National Geographic Birding Essentials. He served as chief consultant for four previous editions of National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, and as editor of the fifth.