National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition by Jonathan Alderfer - ISBN: 9781426220623
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This comprehensive and beloved guide reveals the most ubiquitous and remarkable species of North American birds.
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National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition

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    256 pages

  • Release Date

    15 October 2019

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Summary

Geared to the casual and experienced birdwatcher alike, this completely revised guide to 150 of the most common and interesting birds in North America provides the perfect way to appreciate the feathered friends outside your window, along with the tools you need to cultivate them wherever you live.Geared to the casual and experienced birdwatcher alike, this completely revised guide to 150 of the most common and interesting birds in North America provides the perfect way to appreciate the feathered friends outside your window, along with the tools you need to cultivate them wherever you live.This comprehensive and beloved guide reveals the most ubiquitous and remarkable species of North American birds, clearly organized by family and paired with identification tips, behavior, vocal descriptions, and more. The new edition features a “Backyard Basics” section from the world’s most prolific birdwatcher, Noah Strycker, with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds and creating bird-friendly landscapes. Also included are updated descriptions of 150 common North American species, paired with comprehensive range maps, as well as lush indentification artwork and bite-sized facts. With new contributions from Strycker and a modern redesign, the second edition of this perennial favorite will appeal to new and experienced bird enthusiasts alike.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781426220623
ISBN-10:1426220626
Author:Jonathan Alderfer, Noah Strycker
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Imprint:National Geographic Society
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:2nd
Release Date:15 October 2019
Weight:432g
Dimensions:138mm x 203mm
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National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition by Jonathan Alderfer - ISBN: 9781426220623
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About The Author

Jonathan Alderfer

JONATHAN ALDERFER is a nationally known bird artist and author who has worked on a number of National Geographic’s birding books. His previous titles for National Geographic include Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America, Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America, Illustrated Birds, Birding Essentials, and Complete Birds of North America.NOAH STRYCKER is an associate editor of Birding magazine and the author of several books. He has studied birds worldwide and works as a guide on expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic, spreading the inspiration of birds from pole to pole. In 2015, during a quest spanning 41 countries and all seven continents, he set a world record by seeing 6,042 species of birds–more than half the birds on Earth–in one year. Strycker writes, lectures, and lives near Eugene, Oregon, between field seasons.

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