| Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern Nor Contributor(s): Earley, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552977099 ISBN-13: 9781552977095 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: Thanks to their distinctive colors and lively calls, warblers are a favorite among birders. However sightings can be rare due to the warbler's migratory nature, feeding habits, and sometime-endangered status. Warblers is a handy reference for watching these fast-moving and elusive birds. It explains why warblers are difficult to spot and what you can do to see more of them. It accurately identifies 42 species found in the Great Lakes region and eastern North America. By focusing on this one family within a defined geographical area, the book's format is compact yet packed with information. Photographing these highly spirited birds is never easy. Birders will appreciate the crisp, clean images of the warblers in their natural environment. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Each species is presented in accurate, full color to ensure precise identification. Species are presented in taxonomic order to show how one relates to the next. The information is concisely organized and includes: Common names Biological classification Distinctive markings Seasonal plumage changes Song description Behavioral habits |
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| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Reference - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Dewey: 598 |
| LCCN: 2003467363 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.62" W x 8.46" (0.68 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Great Lakes - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: Thanks to their distinctive colors and lively calls, warblers are a favorite among birders. However sightings can be rare due to the warbler's migratory nature, feeding habits, and sometime-endangered status. Warblers is a handy reference for watching these fast-moving and elusive birds. It explains why warblers are difficult to spot and what you can do to see more of them. It accurately identifies 42 species found in the Great Lakes region and eastern North America. By focusing on this one family within a defined geographical area, the book's format is compact yet packed with information. Photographing these highly spirited birds is never easy. Birders will appreciate the crisp, clean images of the warblers in their natural environment. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Each species is presented in accurate, full color to ensure precise identification. Species are presented in taxonomic order to show how one relates to the next. The information is concisely organized and includes:
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Contributor Bio(s): Earley, Chris: - Chris Earley |