From Book News, Inc.
Filled with facts and information, and organized for easier use in the new edition, this handy guide contains tables and lists on data such as general anatomical references, who's who in the bird biology and conservation, bird journals and magazines, housing (for birds), bird-watching gear, bird watching record holders, records for birds, and a glossary. Notably, it includes a full indexed checklist of the world's birds, with names in Latin and English, and conservation status noted (updated for this edition). Bird (his real name, evidently) teaches at McGill U. in Montreal.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Jim Williams, Minneapolis Star Tribune 06/16/2004
Information and more... This comprehensive book puts the answer to bird questions at your fingertips.


Sharon Wootton, Olympia Olympian 07/24/2004
It should have a place on your reference shelf.


BirdTimes 10/2004
Easy-to-understand terms and noted illustrations... fascinating facts.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Observing birds often raises many intriguing questions. Such as what is the incubation time for those robin eggs sitting in the nest above the porch light? What kinds of flowers attract humming birds? What are the migratory distances of various species? What are the major causes of bird deaths?

The Bird Almanac is an invaluable resource, impressive in scope and depth and complemented with tables and illustrations. This Second Edition has been reformatted for easier use and now features quick-find tabs and an index.

The first section of the book comprehensively covers the history, biology and behavior of birds. Bird physiology, biological systems and anatomy are explained in easy-to-understand terms and annotated illustrations.

Other topics include:Fossil history of birdsReproduction and mortalityThreatened and endangered speciesMajor birding festivals and competitionsHow to attract specific species to the backyardExtensive resources for bird-lovers including the top birding locations in AmericaBirding code of ethics

The second section consists of an authoritative world checklist of bird species. The birds are organized by taxonomic order and listed by common and Latin name.

The valuable information in The Bird Almanac fills in the gaps in knowledge of even the most seasoned birder.

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