Compact Guide to North Carolina Birds - Curtis Smalling

\nThis easy-to-use field guide will help even the novice birder identify the species encountered in backyards and along wilderness trails across North Carolina. Over 80 different birds are featured, complete with color illustrations, photographs of eggs, and extensive natural history. The author is the mountain area biologist for the Audubon Society in North Carolina and a life-long birder. \nThe Tar Heel State abounds in opportunities to view wildlife, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Kitty Hawk and the Outer Banks. This handy, pocket-sized guide (just 4.25 x 7!) is packed with information, including: \n- Two-page species account for 80 birds \n- Color illustration with key identifying features called out \n- Common and scientific names, range map, natural history, voice, size, size of the egg, nesting information, incubation period, and more \n- Color-coded quick reference guide \n- Guide to top birding sites in the state \n- Birder's Checklist \n- Illustrated glossary \n- Index for common and scientific names \nThe Tar Heel State abounds in opportunities to view wildlife, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Kitty Hawk and the Outer Banks. This handy, pocket-sized guide (just 4.25 x 7!) is packed with information, including: \n- Two-page species account for 80 birds \n- Color illustration with key identifying features called out \n- Common and scientific names, range map, natural history, voice, size, size of the egg, nesting information, incubation period, and more \n- Color-coded quick reference guide \n- Guide to top birding sites in the state \n- Birder's Checklist \n- Illustrated glossary \n- Index for common and scientific names \nThe Tar Heel State abounds in opportunities to view wildlife, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Kitty Hawk and the Outer Banks. This handy, pocket-sized guide (just 4.25 x 7!) is packed with information, including: \n- Two-page species account for 80 birds \n- Color illustration with key identifying features called out \n- Common and scientific names, range map, natural history, voice, size, size of the egg, nesting information, incubation period, and more \n- Color-coded quick reference guide \n- Guide to top birding sites in the state \n- Birder's Checklist \n- Illustrated glossary \n- Index for common and scientific names \nThe Tar Heel State abounds in opportunities to view wildlife, fr