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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America by Donald Kroodsma
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America by Donald Kroodsma
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America
by Donald Kroodsma
An Interactive Field Guide Featuring Integrated Audio for Seventy-Five Western Species
🦉 A SENSORY GATEWAY TO ORNITHOLOGY
Experience a truly immersive way to identify local wildlife with this touch-button electronic module, featuring crisply detailed illustrations and scientifically accurate vocalizations from the Cornell Lab.
Extended Synopsis
The Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America is a widely acclaimed interactive handbook designed to bridge the gap between visual identification and auditory recognition. Authored by award-winning ornithologist Donald Kroodsma and released by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this second edition serves as an essential entryway into the subtle art of using birdsong to identify seventy-five common species from across the Western region.
This unique volume features a built-in electronic module that provides high-quality vocalizations at the touch of a button, allowing users of all ages to familiarize themselves with the distinct calls of their local environment. Accompanied by meticulously detailed illustrations and up-to-date geographical range maps, the guide also offers a new Sound Track Index for easier navigation. Every purchase supports the Cornell Lab's ongoing mission, including vital children’s educational and community programs, making this both a definitive field tool and a contribution to global conservation efforts.
Author Profile
Donald Kroodsma is a world-renowned ornithologist and a professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His extensive research into birdsong has earned him numerous accolades, including the Burroughs Medal. Kroodsma is dedicated to making the complexities of avian communication accessible to the general public through sensory-driven educational resources.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Beginning Bird Watchers: A user-friendly, interactive introduction to the foundational skills of field identification.
- STEM Educators & Community Programs: A highly effective multisensory tool for teaching biodiversity and environmental science.
- Avian Researchers & Enthusiasts: A scientifically rigorous reference for those seeking to refine their auditory identification of Western North American species.
Scholarly Features & Highlights
- Integrated touch-button electronic module with seventy-five unique species vocalizations.
- Scientifically accurate illustrations and detailed geographical range maps.
- Access to the Cornell Lab’s MERLIN® Bird ID App for extended digital research.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9781943645008 |
| ISBN-10: | 1943645000 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Publication Date: | 2016-04-12 |
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