The Birder's Handbook: A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds

This is the most complete and authoritative reference book about the birds of North America—up to date and in field-guide format. The Birder’s Handbook is the first of its kind: a portable library of fascinating information not included in your identification guide. For each of the 646 species of birds that breed in North America, The Birder’s Handbook will tell you at a glance: - Where the bird nests, and which sex(es) build(s) the nest - How many eggs the bird lays, what they look like, which patent incubates and for how long, and how the young are cared for - Food preferences and foraging habits You will also find information about displays and mating, wintering, conservation status, and much more. In addition, The Birder’s Handbook contains some 250 short essays covering all aspects of avian natural history.
ASIN: 0671659898
VSKU: 31UE34004YZK_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Paul Ehrlich|David S. Dobkin|Darryl Wheye
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.