National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

With more bird species than ever before, plus innovative new features for even faster reference, this fully updated favorite is the most current, authoritative, and comprehensive bird guide available today - the ultimate, essential resource for the accurate identification of nearly a thousand species. Any bird you encounter in North America will be here, pictured in glorious color and described by field marks, behavior, habitat, range, and vocalization. This one-stop resource holds all the tools you need for quick and easy identifications at home and in the field: every North American species - 967 in all - described in precise detail and illustrated in full color, nearly 700 range maps - fully updated and enlarged - show you where the birds are, more than 500 pages of practical information to enrich the experience of every enthusiast, from beginner to expert. New in this edition: some tabs for quick-find convenience... more than 80 additional species... a section on accidental visitors... informative flaps that double as placeholders... hard-working, weather-resistant cover... more birds, more information, more practicality - making the revised fifth edition even more indispensable for birders everywhere.