This beautiful field guide covers more than 250 species and provides superb full-color illustrations detailing variation in plumage among male, female, and juvenile birds, and in breeding and nonbreeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution, and habits appears on the same page.The easy-to-follow layouts and beautiful artworks aid quick and accurate identification and make this book an indispensable reference in the field, as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species.