Backyard Birds of North America

A Guide to Identifying and Attracting Your Favorite Birds
A practical field guide with identification tips and attracting strategies for over 70 common North American backyard birds.
A practical field guide with identification tips and attracting strategies for over 70 common North American backyard birds.

In Backyard Birds of North America: A Guide to Identifying and Attracting Your Favorite Birds, readers are introduced to more than 70 species of birds that commonly visit yards and gardens across the continent. Each profile features rich, full-color photographs and practical details for identification, including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles, as well as size, behavior, and nesting data. Habitat information and distribution maps provide insight into where and when species are typically found. In addition to bird identification, the book includes expert guidance on attracting birds year-round by planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, and by providing nest boxes, feeders, and water sources. Readers will also discover how birds benefit the ecosystem through pollination and pest control. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this volume serves as both a reference guide and a call to action for turning any backyard into a bird-friendly sanctuary.

Key Features:

• Profiles of 70+ common backyard birds, each with identification photos and key biological data
• Includes habitat maps, nesting information, egg descriptions, and birdsong notes
• Identification tips for males, females, and juveniles across seasons
• Recommends plants, feeders, and nesting materials to attract and support birds
• Practical advice for building birdhouses and creating bird-friendly landscapes

A valuable resource for birders, gardeners, and nature lovers interested in identifying, understanding, and attracting local avian wildlife.

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