Common Birds of Greater Atlanta (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780820338255)

Designed for beginning birders and nature enthusiasts alike, this easy-to-use guide presents sixty-one of the most common species of birds in the greater Atlanta area.

The guide features large color photographs throughout for immediate identification and is conveniently organized by bird size, starting with very small birds, such as the ruby-throated hummingbird, and progressing to larger species, such as the great blue heron. Information for each bird species includes common and scientific names, distinguishing marks and characteristics, and descriptions of bird calls, typical habitats, and nesting and feeding behaviors. Accounts also show variations in plumage according to sex, age, and season. The perfect companion for every backyard birder, Common Birds of Greater Atlanta also serves as an excellent introduction to birding, bird identification, and conservation.

Author: Jim Wilson, Anselm Atkins
ISBN-10: 0820338257
ISBN-13: 9780820338255
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2011
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.50d