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David Sibley, Chris Elphick, John B. Dunning - The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior

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David Sibley, Chris Elphick, John B. Dunning - The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior
 

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Not merely a guide to bird-watching, this book provides a vast array of information on birds, including detailed essays on anatomy and behavior, plus information on migration, nesting, and much more. The book is illustrated with nearly 800 paintings as well as with useful maps and charts, and it contains a glossary and a species checklist.
 

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a California Condor!

Date of Review:  Jul 1, 2001
The Bottom Line: everything you would want to know on identifying birds is in this wonderfully illustrated book.
Review: Birds, as well as birdhouses, have always fascinated me. Since my husband and I have been semi-retired and doing a lot of traveling, we have found ourselves being exposed to more and more birds that are not native to our area of the United States...
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  5.0

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Recommended to buy: Yes

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Great pictures and illustrations
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the birds are not in alphabetical order...
 

Fantastic!

Date of Review:  Jul 11, 2001
The Bottom Line: It is an excellent book. It's probably the one to own if you're going to only own one!
Review: This book is an excellent resource. This is the first book that I have come across which has several views of the birds (flying, perched, from below) and also seasonal changes in plumage coloring.

It is well organized into sections that...
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  5.0

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Authors Chris Elphick
Nonfiction Category Nature • Pets
Nonfiction Subcategory Unknown

Professional Reviews

  American Scientist: "You will actually see more in your binoculars after you read this book."

Book Editions

  Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc (October 01, 2001)
Measurements: 9.5"(h) x 6.25"(w) x 1.75"(d), 3.15 lbs.
ISBN: 9780679451235
 
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