Sibley's Birding Basics

Plt;bPgt;From the renowned author of theP#160;Plt;iPgt;New York TimesPlt;/iPgt;P#160;best sellerP#160;Plt;iPgt;The Sibley Guide to Birds,P#160;Plt;/iPgt;a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. Plt;iPgt;SibleyP#39;s Birding BasicsPlt;/iPgt; is an essential companionP#160;for birders of all skill and experience levels.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;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 thereP#8217;s no such thing as, for example, P#8220;just a duckP#8221; birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf!Plt;iPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;The Sibley Guide to BirdsPlt;/iPgt;P#160;andP#160;Plt;iPgt;The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and BehaviorPlt;/iPgt;P#160;are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, AmericaP#8217;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.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;In 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of SibleyP#8217;s own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to P#8220;namingP#8221; the birds.P#160;Plt;iPgt;Birding BasicsPlt;/iPgt;P#160;reviews how one can get started as a birderP#8212;the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the fieldP#8212;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 informationP#160;on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.