Birds of North America [Paperback]

Tom Wood (Author), Sheri Williamson (Author), Jeffrey Glassberg (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2005

Jeffrey Glassberg, author of the extremely popular Butterflies of North America, continues to fly high as he enters the world of birds. Done in the same beautiful format as Butterflies, this in-depth beginner's field guide leads you through the avian wonders of North America, explaining in full detail their range, diet, size, habitat, and other attributes. Dr. Glassberg presents an astonishing array of captivating creatures big and small--from the great blue heron to the black-capped chickadee, the long-tailed hawk to ruby-throated hummingbird. With full-color photographs and maps throughout, and information on bird watching, feeding, and conservation, it's the perfect reference for amateur ornithologists, nature-lovers, and anyone at all.

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About the Author

TOM WOOD and SHERI WILLIAMSON are co-founders and directors of Southeastern Arizona Bird Conservatory. They live in BISBEE, ARIZONA. DR. JEFFREY GLASSBERG is the author and editor of numerous best-selling books about nature watching

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (November 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402728212
• ISBN-13: 978-1402728211
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,790,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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