The most comprehensive series of field guides to North American birds
ever. This impressive collection highlights birds from all regions of
the United States including localized areas such as the Mid-Atlantic,
the Pacific Northwest and New England. Whether birding in the foothills
of New England, the prairies of the Midwest, or the beaches of Florida,
Smithsonian Handbooks are the most comprehensive field guides to North
American birds on the market. Looking for the Great Blue Heron or the
Piping Plover while visiting the Great Lakes? Desperate to find the rare
Long Billed Curlew or the Marbled Godwit during a hike in the Cascade
Mountains? There's no need to look any further! Created in association
with the Smithsonian Institution, these amazing guides are an absolute
staple for any birder or amateur ornithologist. Each local species
receives its own profile, along with descriptions of habitats and
annotated photographs that highlight specific characteristics and other
points of interest. Take bird watching to new heights!