{"product_id":"sibleys-birding-basics-9780375709661","title":"Sibley's Birding Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the renowned author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best seller \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds, \u003c\/i\u003ea comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. \u003ci\u003eSibley's Birding Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Sibley as your guide, learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you. When you know the clues that show you why there's no such thing as, for example, \"just a duck\" birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds and \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America's premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds, unlocking the clues to their identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley's own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to \"naming\" the birds. \u003ci\u003eBirding Basics\u003c\/i\u003e reviews how one can get started as a birder--the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field--as well as the basic concepts of bird identification and the variations that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. Sibley also provides critical information on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Allen Sibley, who has been observing, drawing, and painting birds since the age of seven, lives with his family in Concord, Massachusetts. H\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Knopf Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577868685586,"sku":"9780375709661","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_78b03369-faf0-413a-9d63-ed51f098ee62.jpg?v=1731997949","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sibleys-birding-basics-9780375709661","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}