Identification Guide to North American Birds Part 2: Anatidae to Alcidae [Pyle ID 2- Non-passerines] USNM Bulletin 153: Part 1

USNM Bulletin 153: Part 1 - Non-passeres

Includes a complete checklist

Each chapter reviews the latest advances in evolution and behavioral research accomplished through the study of North American Parids

Introductory chapters on the status of birds and conservation

Designed to be informative and locally accurate

Identification Guide to North American Birds Part 2: Anatidae to Alcidae [Pyle ID 2- Non-passerines] USNM Bulletin 153: Part 1A compendium of information on identifying, ageing, and sexing 310 species and 276 subspecies of waterbirds, diurnal raptors, and gallinaceous birds in the hand. While of primary utility to banders, the wealth of information is of interest to both birdwatchers and ornithologists, whether engaged in bird banding or not. Based heavily on field work and specimen examination, much new information is presented for the first time. Front material describes