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National Geographic Birding Essentials . National Geographic Society, 2007. ISBN 9781426201356. 224 pages, 6 x 9, $15.95, paper.

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Here is an excellent book on basic birding but it does not skimp on complexities. Advanced birders can take a lot away from it, too. It is illustrated primarily with 221 high-quality photographs but also has numerous paintings, maps, charts, and tables plus an authoritative text. It's a top-of-the-line guide to how to become a birder, and how to improve once you get there.

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