# Bird Families of North America - Hardcover

by **Pete Dunne** (Author), **Kevin T. Karlson** (Author)

**Focusing on families and their shared traits makes bird identification easier than ever.**

This guide takes readers beyond merely _identifying_ birds to _understanding_ them. Many birders can tell the difference between a White-eyed and Bell's Vireo but cannot begin to describe a vireo and what distinguishes members of this family from warblers or flycatchers. The "species by species" approach makes it difficult to appreciate birds for what they are: members of well-organized groupings united by common traits. Putting the focus on families, and their shared characteristics, makes bird identification easier and more meaningful. More than 150 color photos illustrate the 81 bird families of the United States and Canada.

### Author Biography

PETE DUNNE forged a bond with nature as a child and has been studying hawks for more than forty years. He has written fifteen books and countless magazine and newspaper columns. He was the founding director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and now serves as New Jersey Audubon's Birding Ambassador. He lives in Mauricetown, New Jersey.

KEVIN T. KARLSON is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. He is a coauthor of _The Shorebird Guide_ and two other books. He lives near Cape May, New Jersey.

**Number of Pages:** 288

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 9.1 x 6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 03, 2021

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- **Price:** 26.0 USD
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