This book is for the millions of birders who not only want to identify birds but also to understand them. Key features of this comprehensive and indispensable handbook include: Coverage of the over 900 species found in North America, including accidentals and exotics; Detailed descriptions of each species, genus, and family including personality, habitat, feeding habits, nesting habits, migratory patterns, characteristic displays, and conservation status; Color photographs and range maps for the more than 600 species regularly seen in North America. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.