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A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America

by Roger Tory Peterson · 1980

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Features the unique Peterson Identification System, which has never been surpassed as a tool for field identification and is available only in Peterson Guides. "The Birder's Bible" for over sixty years. All the birds of eastern and central North America—including accidentals, exotics, and escapes—shown in full color and described in detail. 390 complete, easy-to-read range maps showing summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range information. Easy-to-use facing-page format.

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Setting
North AmericaNorth AmericaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 380 pages

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