The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

by Christopher W. Leahy

Book Overview

The quintessential A-Z guide, this is a book that anyone interested in birds will want to have close at hand. First published more than twenty years ago, this highly respected reference volume has been fully revised and updated. It captures the fundamental details as well as the immense fascination of North American bird life in a style that is authoritative, yet fresh, witty, and eminently readable. Both a practical handbook for amateurs and a handy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691092974
• ISBN13: 9780691092973
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 1039 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

Wasn't quite what I expected -- I thought I could look up "Stellar's Jay" and find a discussion of the Stellar's nesting habits. The book is organized around general topics, such as "nesting behavior", and within each topic you may find references to specific birds. That said, it's a great addition to my modest birding library.