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9780395922767

Backyard Birds

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  • ISBN13:

    9780395922767

  • ISBN10:

    0395922763

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-04-26
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Summary

This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Virginia Marie Peterson
How to Watch Birds
4(44)
Red Birds
Robin
8(2)
Cardinal
10(2)
House Finch
12(2)
Blue Birds
Jays
14(2)
Yellow Birds
Goldfinch
16(2)
Meadowlarks
18(2)
Green Birds
Hummingbirds
20(2)
Brown Birds
House Sparrow
22(2)
House Wren
24(2)
Mourning Dove
26(2)
Black Birds
Crow
28(2)
Red-winged Blackbird
30(2)
Brown-headed Cowbird
32(2)
Starling
34(2)
Black and White Birds
Woodpeckers
36(2)
Black-capped Chickadee
38(2)
Nuthatches
40(2)
Towhees
42(2)
Gray Birds
Pigeon
44(2)
Mockingbird
46(2)
Index & Life List 48

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