Traces the evolution of birds and discusses the varied sizes, shapes, colors, and habits of some representatives of the over 9,000 species existing today.
Contains descriptions and illustrations of over four hundred species of birds found in eastern and central North America, and includes range maps, a life list, and indexes of scientific and common names.
Text and pictures help identify 1,293 species of wildflowers in the eastern and north-central United States, arranged by flower color and plant characteristics.
a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America
Peterson, Roger Tory
1980
Describes and illustrates the birds of eastern and central North America, including accidentals, exotics, and escapes; and includes nearly four hundred range maps.
