"In this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide, photographer and naturalist. Scott Leslie profiles some of the most common species that birders may observe. The book provides a cross-section of 50 key species that make coastal areas and oceans their home, including surface divers, ducks and geese, gulls, and auks. A unique feature among bird guides, species that are threatened are accompanied by an additional map that details conservation status for every state, province, and territory on the continent. Each entry-provides a complete profile of a species."--BOOK JACKET.
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