Learn how to identify 150 North American birds—your new summer hobby From the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the powerful bald eagle, there's a fascinating variety of unique and beautiful birds that call North America home. This compact field guide is the perfect introduction to birding. You'll find essential information about 150 North American species and expert advice on how to get started on your bird-watching journey. Dive into the perfect summer activity with: The basics of bird watching —Learn important birding terminology, what equipment to have on hand, and how to log and submit your bird sightings. Complete bird profiles —Discover full-color photos and need-to-know details about each species' appearance, behavior, and population range. Easy-to-find information —This book's simple organization makes it the ideal companion for your bird watching adventures, with clearly marked sections for common backyard birds, songbirds, shorebirds and waterbirds, and raptors. Get to know your feathered neighbors this summer with this field guide to the birds of North America.