{"product_id":"rare-birds-of-north-america-hardcover","title":"Rare Birds of North America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve N. G. Howell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Lewington\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWill Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive illustrated guide to North America's vagrant birds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions--the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns of occurrence by region and season, enabling readers to see where, when, and why each species occurs in North America. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, age, sex, distribution, and status. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e provides unparalleled insights into vagrancy and avian migration, and will enrich the birding experience of anyone interested in finding and observing rare birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 262 species of vagrant birds found in the United States and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 275 stunning color plates that depict every species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains patterns of occurrence by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an invaluable overview of vagrancy patterns and migration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed species accounts and cutting-edge identification tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRare Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is splendid. There is warmth and humor in the prose, and the color plates are stunning and will ensure a strong audience for many years to come. Such a book is long overdue for North American readers.\"\u003cb\u003e--Edward S. Brinkley, editor of \u003ci\u003eNorth American Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent treatment of a fascinating topic.\"\u003cb\u003e--Paul Lehman, field guide consultant and bird tour leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve N. G. Howell\u003c\/b\u003e is a research associate at PRBO Conservation Science and a staff leader with WINGS, an international bird tour company. His books include \u003ci\u003ePetrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton). \u003cb\u003eIan Lewington\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's finest bird illustrators. His books include \u003ci\u003eRare Birds of Britain and Europe\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eWill Russell\u003c\/b\u003e is cofounder and managing director of WINGS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.23 x 9.76 x 7.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756975882528,"sku":"9780691117966","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4ee2f5a320f35d69bfa856948114dd3f.webp?v=1780090744","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rare-birds-of-north-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}