Birds of forest, yard, and thicket

Description

This reference identifies 68 eastern North American bird species, incorporating discoveries in genetically-based classification. Behavior descriptions for each species proceed by season, and birds' relationships with other organisms are emphasized. Abstract: This reference identifies 68 eastern North American bird species, incorporating discoveries in genetically-based classification. Behavior descriptions for each species proceed by season, and birds' relationships with other organisms are emphasized Content: Pheasant family -- Woodpecker family -- Black-billed and yellow-billed cuckoos -- Chimney swift -- Ruby-throated hummingbird -- Typical owl family -- Whip-poor-will -- Pigeon and dove family -- American woodcock -- Hawk family -- Turkey vulture -- Tyrant flycatcher family -- Red-eyed vireo -- Crow and jay family -- Cedar waxwing -- Thrush family -- Starling familly -- White-breasted nuthatch -- House wren -- Titmouse family -- Swallow family -- Golden-crowned and ruby-crowned kinglets -- House sparrow -- Finch family: Sparrow-buntings -- Wood warblers -- Cardinal-grosbeaks -- Blackbirds -- Index.