The guide includes illustrated accounts of the different plumages and life stages for 619 eastern species, along with 560 new range maps. In addition, there are illustrated accounts for 85 Casual and Accidental birds, along with an appendix listing records for 70 Eastern rarities.

About the Author
Jonathan Alderfer is a widely published author and field guide illustrator. He is co-author, with Jon L. Dunn, of National Geographic Birding Essentials, co-editor of National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 5th edition, and editor of National Geographic Complete Birds of North America. He is also chief consultant for the National Geographic Birding program.

Jon L. Dunn is an expert on the identification and distribution of North American birds. Dunn is a co-author of National Geographic Birding Essentials. He served as chief consultant for four previous editions of National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, and as editor of the fifth.


Book Information
ISBN 9781426203305
Author Jon L. Dunn
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint National Geographic Society
Publisher National Geographic Society