A surer, faster, easier way to identify birds Everything you need to know about North American birds is at your fingertips in this ground-breaking field guide--the first and only guide to successfully organize birds by field-recognizable, instantly-observable characteristics. With its unique keying system based on how and where birds collect food, spectacular panoramic color illustrations, weather-resistant pocket-size format, emphasis on conservation, and endorsement by the leading bird preservation organization, "All the Birds" is the single most useful identification guide available. How to use "All the Birds of North America" Step #1: Open to the key for "Waterbirds" on the inside front cover or to the key for "Landbirds" on the inside back cover. Step #2: Select the icon that most resembles the bird being identified, and note the color bar and key number next to that icon. Using the color bar and key number, locate the group of birds within the pages of the book.