Beautiful, full-color, large-scale illustrations showcase 30 birds in the habitats of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada that they are most associated with, along with identification tips. Expanded information on each birds' habits and natural history goes beyond the standard bird identification guide. Praise for Common Birds of North America: ""Jim D. Wilsons book is a must for the backyard birder. With colorful plates for easy identification, Jims unique descriptions of birds, expertly intertwined with information on avian behavior and deft comparisons with other similar birds demonstrates that birding can be enlightening as well as pleasurable. Its a fun and practical guide for todays backyard birder and beyond!"" Terry Anne Suchma, Executive Director, The Purple Martin Society, NA ""Jim Wilsons Common Birds of North America is unparalleled and fills a niche not available in any other publication. Wilson has taken the initiative through his life-like illustrations and
