National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

By Mel Baughman

This timely companion to the bestselling National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America includes stunning color photos, the latest maps, and accessible yet authoritative information... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792233735
• ISBN13: 9780792233732
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 3.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

Great reference book for people who find birds intresting. I bought it for my Mother for her birthday. She just loved it. The pictures are great.

Over 700 maps, essays by 20 leading experts, cross-referencing tools, and color photos

Mel Baughman compiles and edits National Geographic Reference Atlas To The Birds Of North America, which is much more than your usual take-along handbook of species. With over 700 maps, essays by 20 leading experts, cross-referencing tools, and color photos combined with extensive natural history facts, this is one of the best references on any home or library shelf. Species field notes are quite detailed, descriptions delve into feeding behavior as well as appearance and habits, and vocalization and breeding ranges are detailed along with status and conservation. Very highly recommended indeed: it stands out above all its competitors.

Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America

This book has all the details a birder could ask for in a reference volume. It divides birds into families then describes in detail traits of the birds, migration patterns, behavior, feeding habits, plumage, sounds, etc., pretty much everything about the particular bird. There are detailed maps showing ranges and migration so everyone who sees a bird can appreciate what it went through to get to where you are. This is not a field guide, and is not meant to go along on your next hike. It is hardcover and meant for desk research. But this book has so much valuable information, Audubon would be envious. The only real flaw is the green bar on the right hand side of each page. Different colors would have made for a handy reference index. But no real matter, this book more than makes up for minor flaws.