Book of North American Birds
Book of North American BirdsReader’s Digest Fifth Printing, May 1993ISBN: 0-89577-351-1
A beautifully illustrated guide to the birds of North America, Book of North American Birds combines detailed species information with striking full-color artwork, range maps, and engaging natural-history commentary.
This substantial hardcover reference features hundreds of North American birds, with individual entries covering identification, habitat, nesting habits, food, behavior, and geographic range. The book is particularly notable for its extensive artwork by a large group of accomplished wildlife illustrators, including Raymond Harris Ching, John Dawson, Walter Ferguson, Albert Earl Gilbert, H. Douglas Pratt, and Julie Zickefoose.
The large-format pages and colorful illustrations make this an appealing volume not only for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, but also for collectors of vintage natural-history and illustrated reference books.
