Identify birds of eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.

Whether youre hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or gardening in your backyard, youre sure to notice a variety of birds. If youre curious about these feathered friendsfrom water birds like the Great Blue Heron and Mallard to backyard birds like the American Robin and Northern Cardinalthen Bird Finder by Dr. Roger J. Lederer is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify common and noteworthy birds east of the Mississippi River.

Perfect for beginning birders, the booklet introduces nearly 60 of the most frequently seen species of birds. They are presented in taxonomic order, and each entry includes such helpful information as size, distinguishing features, habitat, and behavior. Plus, the illustrations by Roger C. Franke and Carol E. Burr help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Book Features:

• Beginners guide to bird identification
• Nearly 60 species of common and important birds
• Professional illustrations with key markings for identification
• Small format that fits into a pocket or pack

Paperback | 64 pages | 5.88″ x 4.00″