
Habitats of North America
A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
- 376 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Habitats of North America
A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
About this book
A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures
Whether you’re a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the wonderfully diverse habitats of North America. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of North America offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.
- Covers 81 major North American habitats, including wetlands and oceanic habitats
- Features hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitat
- Concise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in North America quickly and accurately
- Discusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plants
- Includes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologists
- Representative habitat accounts describe what you can expect to see and experience there
- Formatted like a field guide for easy reference
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Figures and Sidebars
- Introduction
- Habitats of North America
- Deserts and Arid Scrubs
- Temperate Deciduous Forests
- Tropical Humid Forests
- Dry Deciduous Forests
- Savannas
- Grasslands
- Mediterranean Shrubland
- Tundras
- Freshwater Habitats
- Salt-Dominated Habitats
- Anthropogenic Habitats
- Index