Complete Birds of North America, 3rd Edition: More Than 1,000 Species with Detailed Information

Featured in this new edition from the Publisher: - Hummingbirds - Auks, Murres, and Puffins - Pelicans - Birding Essentials - Complete Birds of North America - Field Guide to the Birds - Backyard Guide to the Birds

Hummingbirds, also known as "hummers," are the smallest birds in the New World. They have incredible flight powers and brilliant, iridescent colors, making them difficult to identify in the field. However, they can easily be attracted to sugar-water feeders for study.

Spectacular in remote breeding colonies, alcids pose a challenge to observe and identify at sea. Identification is based on plumage patterns, bill shapes, and subtle differences in body shape and flight style.

Pelicans are instantly recognizable with their large fisheating birds, long hooked bills, and extensive gular pouches. Identification is straightforward in North America.

Birding Essentials is a comprehensive and engaging book that teaches readers how to improve their birding skills. It includes a unique visual component that shows how to read field guide pages and compare bird species in photography and artwork for identification.

The revised edition of National Geographic Complete Birds of North America covers every bird species found in North America as well as all the seasonal visitors. It is an essential, comprehensive, and easy-to-use resource.

The Field Guide to the Birds includes more than 1,000 species and is constantly updated to match current science. It features hand-painted illustrations from top nature artists and 900 range and migration maps.

The Backyard Guide to the Birds is a quick and easy guide to the 150 birds most likely to visit backyards and birdfeeders. It includes custom art, range maps, identification tips, and ideas on how to attract birds to your living space.

The Birders Library blog says, "It’s a great reference for when you need a more detailed description of a bird or help with a difficult identification." The Star Tribune notes, "Illustrated with paintings as well as photographs, this is an essential book for your birding library." And BirdWatching raves, “What’s not to love about a fully updated, thicker Nat Geo guide?”

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