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Jon L. Dunn is an expert on the identification and distribution of North American birds. He is a current member of the California Bird Records Committee on Taxonomy and Nomenclature.
Jonathan Alderfer is an author, editor, and field guide illustrator. Chief consultant for the National Geographic Birding Program, he is an expert field ornithologist.
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition
Format: Trade Paperback, 504 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $24.00
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million—and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 504 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $24.00
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million—and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America
Format: Trade Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
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National Geographic Illustrated Birds of North America, Folio Edition
Format: Hardcover, 504 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $50.00
Building on the superb foundation of the National Geographic field guide—in print continuously for more than a quarter-century—this generously-sized folio edition combines the award-winning features that have distinguished our portable guide with magnificently detailed oversize artwork in keeping with the Audubon tradition of bird illustration.
Rescaled and enlarged to 150 percent of... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 504 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $50.00
Building on the superb foundation of the National Geographic field guide—in print continuously for more than a quarter-century—this generously-sized folio edition combines the award-winning features that have distinguished our portable guide with magnificently detailed oversize artwork in keeping with the Audubon tradition of bird illustration.
Rescaled and enlarged to 150 percent of... Read more >
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National Geographic Complete Birds of the World
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
On Sale: April 21, 2009
Price: $35.00
Covering every bird family on Earth, this definitive, easy-to-use volume is designed to inspire and inform both novice birders and experts who want an authoritative yet concise reference. It’s a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on our planet, their identification, structures and plumages, habitats, behaviors, and ranges.
The clear, accessible... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
On Sale: April 21, 2009
Price: $35.00
Covering every bird family on Earth, this definitive, easy-to-use volume is designed to inspire and inform both novice birders and experts who want an authoritative yet concise reference. It’s a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on our planet, their identification, structures and plumages, habitats, behaviors, and ranges.
The clear, accessible... Read more >
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National Geographic Birding Essentials
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2007
Price: $15.95
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related outdoor activity in the U.S., with at least a million new birders a year estimated to join an already robust group some 80 million strong. For these beginning and intermediate enthusiasts, National Geographic Birding Essentials is a must. Comprehensive and authoritative, yet engaging and user-friendly... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2007
Price: $15.95
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related outdoor activity in the U.S., with at least a million new birders a year estimated to join an already robust group some 80 million strong. For these beginning and intermediate enthusiasts, National Geographic Birding Essentials is a must. Comprehensive and authoritative, yet engaging and user-friendly... Read more >
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National Geographic Complete Birds of North America
Format: Hardcover, 640 pages
On Sale: November 15, 2005
Price: $35.00
Essential, comprehensive, and easy to use, National Geographic Complete Book of Birds is an astonishing resource that covers every bird species in North America, as well as all the migrants that fly through. The entries are organized by family groups-an incredible 82 are included-according to the American Ornithological Union guidelines. Within... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 640 pages
On Sale: November 15, 2005
Price: $35.00
Essential, comprehensive, and easy to use, National Geographic Complete Book of Birds is an astonishing resource that covers every bird species in North America, as well as all the migrants that fly through. The entries are organized by family groups-an incredible 82 are included-according to the American Ornithological Union guidelines. Within... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Texas
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $14.95
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. In each guide, an introduction by an expert birder from the region offers guidance on where to look for key birds. An opening section gives pointers on how to look for key... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $14.95
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. In each guide, an introduction by an expert birder from the region offers guidance on where to look for key birds. An opening section gives pointers on how to look for key... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Arizona/New Mexico
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $14.95
Featuring as many as 175 birds apiece and nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and maps, this handy, informative book adds two Southwestern states to National Geographic's growing series of field guides. Like its predecessors, this guide provides birders with quick and easy access to the kind of specific facts and savvy advice... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $14.95
Featuring as many as 175 birds apiece and nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and maps, this handy, informative book adds two Southwestern states to National Geographic's growing series of field guides. Like its predecessors, this guide provides birders with quick and easy access to the kind of specific facts and savvy advice... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Pennsylvania
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 4, 2006
Price: $14.95
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include:
Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots;
Introduction by... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 4, 2006
Price: $14.95
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include:
Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots;
Introduction by... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Washington/Oregon
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $14.95
Featuring as many as 175 birds apiece and nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and maps, this handy, informative book adds two Pacific Northwestern states to National Geographic's growing series of field guides. Like its predecessors, this guide provides birders with quick and easy access to the kind of specific facts and savvy... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $14.95
Featuring as many as 175 birds apiece and nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and maps, this handy, informative book adds two Pacific Northwestern states to National Geographic's growing series of field guides. Like its predecessors, this guide provides birders with quick and easy access to the kind of specific facts and savvy... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Colorado
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 4, 2006
Price: $14.95
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include:
Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots;
Introduction by... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 4, 2006
Price: $14.95
Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include:
Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots;
Introduction by... Read more >
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National Geographic Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $21.95
Boasting more than 220 full-color illustrations and maps, this is the perfect practical companion to the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America. A must-have for birders everywhere, it's as useful at home as on the road, pinpointing the best places to see more than 400 species of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $21.95
Boasting more than 220 full-color illustrations and maps, this is the perfect practical companion to the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America. A must-have for birders everywhere, it's as useful at home as on the road, pinpointing the best places to see more than 400 species of... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: The Carolinas
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $14.95
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. In each guide, an introduction by an expert birder from the region offers guidance on where to look for key birds. An opening section gives pointers on how to look for key... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $14.95
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. In each guide, an introduction by an expert birder from the region offers guidance on where to look for key birds. An opening section gives pointers on how to look for key... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New York
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $14.95
Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders.
Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $14.95
Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders.
Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Maryland and Washington D.C.
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $14.95
Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders.
Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 7, 2006
Price: $14.95
Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders.
Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map... Read more >
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