Updated for the first time in decades, this **unparalleled reference
work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of
North America and now includes the latest information on conservation
status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most
trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and
experts alike**
"If you've ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which
species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful,
freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect
for you." --Portland Book Review
Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this
handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading
scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and
designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species,
with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural
habitat, often with four or five images of each species.
For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon
marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological
Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds--with
birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related
species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of
climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical
description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar
species. This guide also includes an important new category on
conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who
provide holistic insights into the world of birds.
Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or
successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring,
readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and
elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and
is poised to become the number one guide in the field.
