Alaska Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

Extensively revised edition (first, 1980) includes all 443 species of birds found in Alaska, with new, full-color photos of all regularly-occurring species. Contains a map of Alaska's six biogeographic regions, is organized by bird families, and details birds' field marks, status, distribution,...