Identification Guide to North American Birds. Part II: Anatidae to Alcidae - CLICK HERE TO CHECK THIS BOOK

Publication Date: 2008

A compendium of information on identifying, ageing, and sexing 310 species and 276 subspecies of waterbirds, diurnal raptors, and gallinaceous birds in the hand. While of primary utility to banders, the wealth of information is of interest to both birdwatchers and ornithologists, whether engaged in bird banding or not. Based heavily on field work and specimen examination, much new information is presented for the first time. Front material describes and illustrates techniques for identifying, ageing, and sexing birds and 45 pages of Literature Cited round out this robust paperbound volume of 835 pp. -ButeoBooks