Birding: The Nature Company Guides

288 pp. 11.2 x 6.8. "Clearly written by an international team of ornithologists and well illustrated, this is an introduction to birds and birding for people with an interest in the topic but little prior knowledge. Three introductory chapters cover the basics of avian biology, attracting birds to one's yard, and field observation techniques. Arranged by habitat, brief descriptive accounts (one or two per page) of about 200 common North American species make up the bulk of the work. Also included are a well-chosen bibliography, directories of birding hot lines and organizations, and a combined index/glossary."