This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the key details and typical behavior of each bird, paired with a short list of essential facts and a fun, fascinating, colloquially written "bird-ography" of each bird. (The latter feature is unique to this beginning field guide). Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. With a small trim size and colorful illustrations, this pocket guide is easy on the eyes and easy to stash. A useful color index aids identification; tips throughout show how to observe, track, and identify birds in nature.
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Guía de bolsillo que incluye las 160 especies más representativas con fotografías y mapas de distribución. Para facilitar la identificación las ilustraciones destacan las características más representativas de las aves. Contiene una pequeña introducción de tres páginas y una breve lista de recursos adicionales. El resto está dedicado exclusivamente a la identificación de las especies.