Sibley's Birding Basics: How to Identify Birds, Using the Clues in Feathers, Habitats, Behaviors, and...

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David Allen Sibley

Sibley's Birding Basics

How to Identify Birds, Using the Clues in Feathers, Habitats, Behaviors, and Sounds

David Allen Sibley

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Alfred A. Knopf
15 September 2002

Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Series: Sibley Guides

From the renowned author of theNew York Timesbest sellerThe Sibley Guide to Birds,a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. Sibley's Birding Basics is an essential companionfor birders of all skill and experience levels.

With Sibley as your guide, learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you. When you know the clues that show you why there's no such thing as, for example, ""just a duck"" birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf!

The Sibley Guide to BirdsandThe Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behaviorare both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America's premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds, unlocking the clues to their identity.

In 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley's own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to ""naming"" the birds.

Birding Basicsreviews how one can get started as a birder-the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field-as well as the basic concepts of bird identification and the variations that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. Sibley also provides critical informationon the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species- feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.

By: David Allen Sibley
Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9780375709661
ISBN 10: 0375709665
Series: Sibley Guides
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 15 September 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Allen Sibley, who has been observing, drawing, and painting birds since the age of seven, lives with his family in Concord, Massachusetts. H