A History Of North American Birds

A History of North American Birds

• Author : Spencer Fullerton Baird
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1874
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 766
• ISBN 10 : STANFORD:36105011557076

Lives of North American Birds

• Author : Kenn Kaufman
• Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Release Date : 1996
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 708
• ISBN 10 : 0618159886

The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.

Life Histories of North American Birds from the Parrots to the Grackles

• Author : Charles Bendire
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1895
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 518
• ISBN 10 : NWU:35556005093935

Book of North American Birds

• Author : James Cassidy
• Publisher : Readers Digest
• Release Date : 2004-07
• Genre: Nature
• Pages : 576
• ISBN 10 : 0762105763

Scientifically accurate illustrations and essays guide the bird watcher in identifying and locating more than 570 common and rare species.

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

• Author : DK
• Publisher : Penguin
• Release Date : 2016-09-20
• Genre: Nature
• Pages : 754
• ISBN 10 : 9781465458926

Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada. Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds and swifts to owls, flycatchers, finches, and more. You can even discover which species to expect when and where with up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting habitation and migratory patterns. Written by a team of more than 30 birders and ornithologists with expertise in particular species or families, and produced in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this updated and refreshed edition of American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the ultimate photographic guide to every bird species in the United States and Canada.

A History of North American Birds

• Author : Spencer Fullerton Baird
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1905
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : OCLC:1240797008

A History of North American Birds

• Author : Spencer Fullerton Baird
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1874
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 676
• ISBN 10 : NYPL:33433011013608

History of North American Birds

• Author : Spencer Fullerton Baird
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1905
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : null
• ISBN 10 : OCLC:727205347

A Natural History of American Birds of Eastern and Central North America

• Author : Edward Howe Forbush
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2011-10-01
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : 682
• ISBN 10 : 1258216914

Illustrated By Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Allan Brooks And Roger Tory Peterson. Book Covers A Basic Library For The Ornithologist Of North American Birds With Full Color Plates And Description.

National Audubon Society Birds of North America

• Author : National Audubon Society
• Publisher : Knopf
• Release Date : 2021-04-06
• Genre: Nature
• Pages : 913
• ISBN 10 : 9780525655671

Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike “If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book Review Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds—with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide i

Birder s Handbook

• Author : Paul Ehrlich
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 1988
• Genre: Nature
• Pages : 820
• ISBN 10 : 9780671659899

On t.p.: A field guide to the natural history of North American birds : including all species that regularly breed north of Mexico.

History of North American Birds

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1905
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : null
• ISBN 10 : OCLC:1125586610

The Birds of America

• Author : John James Audubon
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1842
• Genre: Birds
• Pages : 476
• ISBN 10 : NYPL:33433011013475

This groundbreaking work features hand-colored, life-sized prints of North American birds based on field drawings made by famous wildlife artist John James Audubon. The work includes images of six now-extinct birds. This is the fourth of seven volumes.

Bird Songs

• Author : Les Beletsky
• Publisher : becker&mayer! Books
• Release Date : 2018-10-16
• Genre: Nature
• Pages : 371
• ISBN 10 : 9780760363263

In Bird Songs, ornithologist Les Beletsky profiles 250 birds alongside colorful illustrations, and includes a digital audio player that provides the corresponding song for each of the 250 birds. Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Songs presents the most notable North American birds—including the rediscovered ivory-billed woodpecker—in a stunning format. Renowned ornithologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct description of each of the 250 birds profiled, with an emphasis on their distinctive songs. Lavish full-color illustrations accompany each account, while a sleek, built-in digital audio player holds 250 corresponding songs and calls. In his foreword, North American bird expert and distinguished natural historian Jon L. Dunn shares insights gained from a lifetime of passionate study. Complete with the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate information, Bird Songs is the first book to capture the enchantment of these beautiful birds in words, pictures, and song.

A History of North American Birds Vol 3 Classic Reprint

• Author : S. F. Baird
• Publisher : Forgotten Books
• Release Date : 2018-02-07
• Genre: Science
• Pages : 614
• ISBN 10 : 0267981821

Excerpt from A History of North American Birds, Vol. 3 A. Inner toe equal to the middle in length; inner edge of middle claw pectinated. First quill longer than the third; all the quills with their inner webs entire, or without emargination. Tail emarginated. Feathers of the posterior face of the tarsus recurved, or pointed upwards. L. Strix. No ear-tufts; bill light-colored; eyes black; tarsus nearly twice as long as middle toe; toes scantily haired. Size medium. Ear-conch nearly. As long as the height of the skull, with an anterior operculum for only a portion of its length; symmetrical. B. Inner toe decidedly or much shorter than the middle; inner edge of middle claw not pectinated. First quill shorter than the third; one to six outer quills with their inner webs emarginated. Tail rounded. Feathers of the posterior face of the tarsus not recurved but pointed downwards. I. Nostril open, oval, situated in the anterior edge of the cere, which is not inflated. A. Cere, on top, equal to, or exceeding, the chord of the culmen; much arched. Ear-conch nearly as long as the height. Of the skull, with the operculum extending its full length; asymmetrical. 2. Otus. One or two outer quills with their inner webs emarginated. With or without ear-tufts. Bill blackish; iris yellow. Size medium. Ear-tufts well developed; only one quill emarginated Otus. Ear-tufts rudimentary; two quills emarginated Brachyotus. B. Cere, on top, less than the chord of the culmen; gradually ascending basally, or level (not arched). Ear-conch nearly the height of the skull, with the operculum extending only a part of its full length, or wanting entirely. Jr Anterior edge of the ear - conch with an operculum; the two ears asymmetrical. 3. Syrnium. Five to six outer quills with their inner webs emarginated. Top of cere more than half the culmen. Without ear-tufts. Bill yellow; iris yellow or black. Size medium or large. Six quills emarginated; toes densely feathered the ter minal scutellae concealed; i