American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

About this book

Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-colour photographs, revealing each species with unrivalled clarity.

The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured in clear, close-up photographs, with images of similar birds provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, hummingbirds, finches, and more. Discover which species to expect when and where with up-to-date, colour-coded maps highlighting habitation and migratory patterns.

The most commonly seen species are given a whole page in the species catalogue, and each full-page profile includes images of plumage variations, subspecies, information on similar birds, and artwork of the bird in flight that reveal their outstretched wings. Rare birds and vagrants who occasionally stray into North America are also described, making American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America one of the most comprehensive guides on the market and essential for anyone interested in birding.

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