Peterson Field Guide to Feeder Birds of Eastern North America How to identify and feed backyard birds

About this book

Slim and affordable, Feeder Birds of Eastern North America features Roger Tory Peterson's classic art in a larger format designed especially for the eighty million North Americans who watch and feed birds. This easy-to-use, at-a-glance guide simplifies identification by including only the birds that frequent feeders. And to make it even more convenient, the most commonly seen birds come first, followed by those that are harder to identify or that rarely visit feeders. Range maps, descriptions of birds and foods that attract them, and illustrations are on facing pages, so identification is fast and easy. The brand-new introduction covers important bird-feeding topics, including types of feeders and where to place them, birdbaths, kinds of food and when to feed, plantings that attract birds, and solutions to problems with squirrels and cats. A handy quick-reference list tells what kind of food each species prefers, and a feeder checklist provides a record of birds as they are seen.

Contents

Map of Area Covered by This Book
Introduction 1
Bird Feeders 3
Food 9
When to Feed Birds 13
Plantings 14
The Squirrel Problem 17
Predators 19
Night Visitors 21
How to Identify Birds 23
Quick Reference Food List 30
Plates 32
Feeder Checklist 98
Index 102

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