How to Know the Birds
€26.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781426220036 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ted Floyd |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.516 |
| Publishing Date | 12/03/2019 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €25.38 |
| Tax | €1.52 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €26.90 |
| Availability | 18 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
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.