How to Know the Birds The Art & Adventure of Birding

How to Know the Birds introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching, by noting how behaviors, settings, and seasonal cycles connect with shape, song, color, gender, age distinctions, and other features traditionally used to identify species. Expert author Ted Floyd begins by evoking a typical bird-watching moment, his entry into a thoughtful discussion of the traditions of field guides and bird identification. Then, with short essays on 200 observable species, he guides us through a year of becoming a better birder, each species representing another useful lesson: from explaining scientific nomenclature to noting how plumage changes with age, from chronicling migration patterns to noting hatchling habits. Pen-and-ink illustrations accompany Floyd's charming prose, making this book a unique blend of narrative and field guide. A pleasure for birders of all ages, this witty book promises solid lessons for the beginner and smiles of recognition for the seasoned nature lover.

ISBN:	9781426220036
Publisher:	National Geographic
Imprint:	National Geographic
Published date:	18 Apr 2019
DEWEY:	598.07234
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	303
Weight:	520g
Height:	164mm
Width:	237mm
Spine width:	28mm

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