Birds of Canada

Bird, David M. (David Michael), 1949- (Added Author).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 155363120X
ISBN: 9781553631200
Physical Description: 512 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
print
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Toronto : Dorling Kindersley, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"The complete guide to over 600 species"--Cover. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Species guide: Gamebirds -- Waterfowl -- Loons -- Tubenoses -- Grebes -- Ibises and herons -- Pelicans and relatives -- Rails and cranes -- Shorebirds, gulls, and auks -- Pigeons and doves -- Cuckoos -- Owls -- Nightjars (Goatsuckers) -- Swifts and hummingbirds -- Kingfishers -- Woodpeckers -- Flycatchers -- Vireos, jays and crows --Chickadees, titmice, and swallows -- Wrens, nuthatches, and thrashers -- Thrushes, wagtails, and pipits -- Finches -- Wood-warblers -- Orioles and blackbirds -- American sparrows, tanagers, and cardinals
Target Audience Note:	All Ages.