The following is a repost of a review of this book. Buy Birds of North America: Eastern Region (Smithsonian Handbooks) by Fred J., III Alsop (ISBN: 9780613918510) from Amazon's Book Store. Skip to main content. A must-have reference for birders across North America, this comprehensive Smithsonian reference is now available in an attractively priced gift edition, sure to be cherished for years to come. Published in association with America’s preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution, this comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America: Eastern Region includes 706 species — all birds known to breed east of the 100th meridian on the United States and Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to this region. He began the work in 1894 at the direction of Goode. The Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Gardens present “The Lost Bird Project,” an exhibit by artist Todd McGrain, March 27 through May 15, 2015. Get this from a library! Smithsonian Birds of North America: Life Histories of More Than 930 Species (Specially Priced Hardcover Gift Edition) A must-have reference for birders across North America, this comprehensive Smithsonian reference is now available in an attractively priced gift edition, sure to … OK, not so new, but still relevant. Published in association with America's preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution, this comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America: Eastern Region includes 706 species -- all birds known to breed east of the 100th meridian on the United States and Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to this region. This comprehensive reference to the birds of North America includes full-page profiles of more than 930 species -- all the birds known to breed in the United States or Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to the continent. Smithsonian Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits Showcase Extinct Birds. This is key for learning to I.D. Published in association with America's preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution, this comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America: Western Region includes 696 species -- all birds known to breed east of the 100th meridian on the United States and Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to this region. I thought Birds of North America was an excellent book. Birds of North America West Smithsonian Kids' Field Guides: Amazon.co.uk: Jo S. Kittinger: Books. Published in association with America’s preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution, this comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America: Eastern Region includes 706 species — all birds known to breed east of the 100th meridian on the United States and Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to this region. Review of American birds, in the Museum of the Smithsonian Institution. [Ted Floyd; Paul Hess; George Scott] -- A reference guide to North American wild birds features descriptive entries on 730 species, essays on bird behavior and identification, and maps based on the latest range information. Smithsonian field guide to the birds of North America. This project recognizes the tragedy of modern extinction by immortalizing North American birds that have been driven to extinction. By partnering with the Smithsonian Institution and by using the popular photographically-rich design of the DK Handbook series, the books [Smithsonian Handbooks of Birds of North America (Eastern Region and Western Region)] promise to catch the attention of veteran and novice birders. By partnering with the Smithsonian Institution and by using the popular photographically-rich design of the DK Handbook series, the books [Smithsonian Handbooks of Birds of North America (Eastern Region and Western Region)] promise to catch the attention of veteran and novice birders. Review. The Birds of North and Middle America. Try Prime Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Orders Try Prime Basket. (2001) Paperback by (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Product Information. Robert Ridgway's career-crowning work, on bird systematics, was the monumental 6,000-page The Birds of North and Middle America, published by the Smithsonian in eleven volumes between 1901 and 1950. Smithsonian Birds of North America: Life Histories of More Than 930 Species . Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The Invasive Species We Can Blame On Shakespeare There are 200 million European starlings in North America, and they are a menace Smithsonian Birds of North America: Life Histories of More Than 930 Species . Customer Reviews [Spencer Fullerton Baird] Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America format allows for hundreds of separate tracks – users can listen to a particular vocalization easily and quickly. Part 1, North and Middle America. Birds of North America written by Fred J. Alsop is one of the most complete books on birds of North America that I've seen.The contents of this book is comprehensive and has a very well-written introduction and a how the book works section, this describes how the books pages are set-up for easy indentification of the birds you find in the wild. It was probably the best book I have read so far.