Pocket Birds Of Canada

The essential, comprehensive guide to over 450 bird species resident in Canada, from the St. Lawrence to the Arctic, the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Compact, easy-to-use, and fully updated, this pocket guide features 435 species of birds found in Canada and is the perfect field companion for bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience. Pocket Birds of Canada is perfectly sized to carry along with you on a bird-watching expedition. Each half- or full-page profile features high-quality, close-up annotated photographs of each bird, showing differences between males and females or juveniles and adults, along with range maps and descriptive text explaining key information to aid in identification. Further details on voice, nesting and feeding habits, and preferred habitats help to complete the picture. Produced in association with David M. Bird, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University and a longtime bird enthusiast, this 2nd edition of Pocket Birds of Canada is an indispensible addition to any birder's library.

The perfect pocket companion for exploring nature trails This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to take a close look at nature. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to reptiles, this pocket-size book gives key information on the creatures and plants found in parks, woodlands and wilderness areas of Canada's Maritime provinces. Full-colour illustrations by Jeff Domm are accompanied by concise information that offers readers the keys to quick identification of many common species. Sections include: * Mammals * Reptiles * Birds * Butterflies * Insects * Mushrooms * Wildflowers * Trees As in Jeff Domm's successful Formac Pocketguide to Canada's Atlantic Seashore, the pages are designed to convey information through visual and graphic keys and concise text. This book will appeal to nature lovers of all ages who are curious to know more about the environment and the wild creatures and plants of their area.

This photographic guide to the full range of birds found in Canada includes full page profiles of more than 430 of the most commonly seen birds. Each profile is accompanied by diagrams of flight patterns, and photographs showing each featured species in its typical habitat or performing characteristic behaviour. There is a special section highlighting rare species and vagrants as well.

This beautifully illustrated, BILINGUAL reference highlights over 140 of the 432 species of permanent or migratory species of birds in Quebec and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.Enfin, un guide de référence portable et BILINGUE présentant les plus communes des 432 espèces d'oiseaux du Québec! Les oiseaux du Québec est la référence de poche idéale pour les passionnés des oiseaux et les amoureux de la nature. Ce guide magnifiquement illustré présente plus de 140 espèces communes, des strigidés aux oiseaux de rivage, et comprend une carte indiquant les meilleurs sites d'observation des oiseaux dans la province. Plastifié pour en garantir la durabilité, ce guide pratique est une excellente source d'information portable et est l'outil idéal sur le terrain pour les visiteurs et les résidents de la ville de Québec.

Manitoba's 145 most commonly seen birds are profiled in this beautifully illustrated book. Each account includes a description of the bird's key features for quick identification in the field, as well as the bird's song, habitat, nesting and feeding habits and best locations for viewing. Ken De Smet, of the Manitoba Wildlife branch, is a biologist specializing in endangered species.