{"product_id":"sibleys-birding-basics-david-allen-sibley-9780375709661","title":"Sibley's Birding Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the renowned author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best seller \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds, \u003c\/i\u003ea comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. \u003ci\u003eSibley's Birding Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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 there's no such thing as, for example, \"just a duck\" birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds and \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley's own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to \"naming\" the birds. \u003ci\u003eBirding Basics\u003c\/i\u003e reviews how one can get started as a birder--the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field--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 information on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Allen Sibley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0375709665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780375709661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 5.04w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2002 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/12\/2002 pg. 285\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2002 pg. 1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2002 pg. 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 639\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2002","brand":"David Allen Sibley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055386161407,"sku":"9780375709661","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5b2c8a2e-4ba9-4934-8b4e-f4d7ab083830.jpg?v=1685035467","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sibleys-birding-basics-david-allen-sibley-9780375709661","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}