Peterson Birding by Ear: A Guide to Bird-Song Identification Eastern and Central North America

Walton, Richard K.

ISBN 10: 0618225919 / ISBN 13: 9780618225910

Published by Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, 2002

About this Item

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co, 2002. Audio/Tape. Booklet & three audiocassettes. New in original shrink-wrap. List $30.00. New.

Seller Inventory # 014839

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peterson Birding by Ear: A Guide to Bird-Song Identification Eastern and Central North America
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618225919
• ISBN 13: 9780618225910
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Field Guides
  • Ornithology
  • Nature audio/tape

About this title

Synopsis

A unique system for distinguishing and remembering bird songs.

Birding By Ear uses an educational and entertaining method for learning bird songs. Instead of merely providing a catalog of bird song samples, Birding By Ear actually teaches. This proven methodhas greatly enhanced the field experience for birders across North America. The authors have created learning groups of similar vocalizations and clearly point out distinguishing characteristics. Using techniques such as phonetics, mnemonics, and descriptive words, Walton and Lawson provide a context for learning the songs and calls of eighty-five species of birds found east of the Rockies.
Combine the auditory instruction here with the visual features of the Peterson Identification System. Page numbers in Birding By Ear's booklet refer to species descriptions in the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America, fifth edition.

About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.