Bird Songs - 250 North American Birds in Song
Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song
By Les Beletsky
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Book Description : Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Songs presents the most notable North American birds including the rediscovered Ivory-billed Woodpecker in a stunning new format. Renowned bird biologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct description of each of the 250 birds profiled, with an emphasis on their distinctive songs. Lavish full-color illustrations accompany each account, while a sleek, built-in digital audio player holds 250 corresponding songs and calls. In his foreword, North American bird expert and distinguished natural historian Jon L. Dunn shares insights gained from a lifetime of passionate study. Complete with the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate information, Bird Songs is the first book to capture the enchantment of these beautiful birds in words, pictures, and song. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, located in Ithaca, New York, is a nonprofit institution focused on birds and whose mission is to interpret and conserve the earth’s biological diversity through research. The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab is the major source of sound recordings of birds for research, education, conservation, the media, and commercial products.
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From Booklist
Here are splendid color illustrations of 250 species of birds, some showing only the male and others showing both the male and female. Drawing from the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the book is divided into four parts: seabirds, shorebirds, and water birds; forest birds; woodland birds; and open-country birds. With each illustration is a description of the bird’s range in the U.S and Canada and its ecology and behavior. The profiles emphasize the birds’ vocalizations–both songs and calls–which can be heard on an audio component that comes with the book. By using this digital audio technology, readers will be able to relate the songs and calls to the birds’ appearances. Beletsky, a notable bird biologist, has written a fascinating book that will aid bird-watchers. George Cohen
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Bird Songs is a significant new learning device for birdwatchers. By bringing digital audio technology to the printed book, you can relate the songs and calls of those birds you see from the comfort of your armchair. This unique and informative tool, combining text, illustrations, and sounds, should be on every coffee table. - Dr Paul Green, Director of Citizen Science, National Audubon Society
About the Author
Jon L. Dunn is an expert on the distribution and identification of North American birds. He lives in Bishop, California. Les Beletsky is a professional bird biologist and natural history writer and editor. For more than 20 years, he has conducted ecological research on birds, concentrating on their vocalizations. He divides his time between Seattle and Whidbey Island, Washington.
Customer Reviews
One of the best books I have seen yet
I bought this book for my Aunt who just loves birds. She loves it! She tells me the birds sound like the real ones.
Realistic bird sounds
The bird songs in this book are true to life and the beautiful illustrations are helpful in identifying birds. From the eerie call of the loon to the cackling of the ivory billed woodpecker this book is sure to please not only the birder but the armchair naturalist as well.
Bird Songs book
This is a wonderful book……..filled with beautiful pictures and actual bird songs for each bird. We really enjoy looking up our backyard birds and identifying their songs. This is a wonderful way to teach children about nature. My 4 year old granddaughter just loves this book and wants to look at it together every times she visits. I highly recommend this book, especially if you have children!
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