This book pictures in full color 129 of the most familiar American birds. Using these birds as keys, the text describes additional related and similar species, helping the reader to identify more than 250 birds in all.

In the present revision, 10 additional pages of information have been added, plus a listing of scientific names. We hope readers will find this fuller and more attractive volume more useful.

H.S.Z and I.N.G, Forward

Birds - A Golden Nature Guide, introduces in full color 129 of the most familiar American birds. The text emphasizes field markings, size, important facts, related birds that are similar in appearance, and the differences between males and females, helping the reader to identify more then 250 birds in all. Maps show the ranges of the species included, and the tables in the back of the book give a wealth of information about migration, eggs, nests, and food.

From the 1956 revision by Western Publishing Company