This comprehensive guide offers an authoritative resource for bird enthusiasts, featuring updated content and illustrations by renowned birder and author David Sibley. Specifically designed for field use, it provides essential information on Eastern bird species, making it an invaluable tool for both novice and experienced birdwatchers. The portable format ensures that users can easily carry it while exploring nature.
"A completely revised edition of Sibley's landmark guide, with more than 600 new paintings and 111 rare species added, new information on habitat and behavior, and more tips on finding species in the field"--Cover.
Renowned birder and illustrator David Sibley presents a comprehensive and updated guide to Western birds, designed for easy use in the field. This portable edition combines authoritative information with Sibley's expert illustrations, making it an essential resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
"Can birds smell?" "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?" "Do robins 'hear' worms?" In "What It's Like to Be a Bird," David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds--blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees--it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin. David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults--including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes--it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. Unlike any other book he has written, "What It's Like to Be a Bird" is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds--Amazon.com
This colorful and informative bingo game features 50 quintessential North American birds painted by preeminent birding authority David Sibley.Calling all bingo players and birdwatchers to the table! Experienced and novice birders will delight in David Sibley's colorful bird portraits as they play a classic game of bingo.With ten 25-square bingo boards, 80 egg-shaped tokens, and 50 calling cards, up to ten players of all ages can play this beloved game as they search for a Robin, a Golden Eagle, a Great Blue Heron, a Carolina Wren, and 46 more backyard birds on their boards. Players will learn to identify a Great Horned Owl, a Goldfinch, a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, a Scarlet Tanager, a Baltimore Oriole, and more. The compact size makes this boxed game easy to pack for a fun country adventure.
From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing and Why
The book presents an engaging exploration of over two hundred species, specifically tailored for young readers. With more than 300 illustrations by author and illustrator David Sibley, it vividly captures the observed behaviors of various animals. Sibley's expertise and precise artwork enhance the learning experience, making it an informative and visually appealing resource for children interested in nature.
In this edition for young readers adapted from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, readers will find a unique treasure trove of fascinating facts about birds, paired with more than 300 full-color illustrations—some life-size! The extraordinary world of birds is brought to life on the page. Did you know that many species of birds have sensory abilities that surpass those of humans? Or that some birds spend the entire winter in the air, and even sleep while flying? Have you ever wondered why birds have feathers? Or why they are a particular color? Have you noticed that some birdsong sounds like a musical scale? Maybe you’re more interested in “how” questions: How do birds actually fly or swim? How and why do some birds migrate? How do they find food? How do they take care of their offspring? Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating, but they also serve an essential role in our ecosystem. This book shows how birds and humans are intrinsically connected, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering each other. Perfect for dedicated birdwatchers—or for anyone who simply delights in noticing birds in their neighborhood. Readers can explore, share, and return to the pages again and again, each time gaining a broader appreciation for our enchanting feathered friends.
