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Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden field guides) (Hardcover)

by Robbins (Author), Bruun (Author), Zim (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.; Expanded, Rev. Ed edition (1 Jan 1983)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 030737002X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307370020
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,895,111 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Maps, color illustrations, and statistics on 700 species of birds are contained in this field guide.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, 1 May 1999
By A Customer
I've had this guide for a year or two. It's got good text and maps, but I've always thought that some or mostly all of the drawings are sort of nebulous. Even though I don't take this book out in the field, I still use it as a reference when deciding whether I've identified a new species of bird. Other than that, it's pretty good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the best book for all bird watchers., 21 April 1999
By A Customer
This book is excellent for all people interested in birds. Unlike the Peterson books, this book has all birds of North America in one edition. Also, it has maps right next to the description of the bird so you don't have to go flipping pages to find it. It is fully illistrated, which in my opinion is better than photos because you it shows all the different plumages and if the light was off while the picture was taken, it might not look right. It shows all birds and if two look alike, it will tell you how to tell them apart. It shows pictures of male and female bird. It also includes sonograms of bird calls. The content of each bird's description is remarkable, telling how to attract it, etc. Golden Books has done a wonderful job on this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great artwork, presentation, and value, 14 April 1999
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How they can sell this book at such a low price is beyond me. Lots of quality here.

Look at the cover with the buntings: it's not just some recycled art from the interior, but a specially painted picture just for the cover. This is part of the value that the authors offer you.

More importantly, the illustrations really capture what the birds look like in real life -- to my mind better than other paintings in guides and a thousand times better than photos -- and the text is clear and to the point.

Sections that showcase winter plumage of gulls or peeps or that illustrate the heads of warblers or sparrows have the page numbers right next to each picture so you can just whip over to bird in question if you need more information.

I especially like the fact that the range maps are right next to the bird's picture so you don't have to thumb to some inconvenient map index the back of the book only to find that the bird is never present in your area. Everything is right there to help you make a quick identification.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An effective field book but I have a complaint.
This book is my choice in the field when banding birds; it has been for over twenty years.The pages of sparrow and warbler heads are especially useful in the field. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the BEST bird book out there!!
The Golden Guide to Field Indentifcation of Birds of North America is a handy, not to mention effective, guide to the birds. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars This is my second favorite birding guide.
I have used this guide for 25 years. It is excellent for casual North American birders. It is compact, inexpensive and covers all birds normally found in North America. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A classic with uncommon features.
This book's extensive use of sonograms distinguishes it from its more popular competitors. Overall, an excellent resource.
Published on 24 Aug 1998

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