A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American BirdsDescribes all species found in the North American region and offers information on breeding cycles, nesting habits, and provides pictures of nestlings and eggs |
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| Title | A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds |
| Author | Colin James Oliver Harrison |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Stephen Greene Press, 1984 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 14 Sep 2009 |
| ISBN | 0828905320, 9780828905329 |
| Length | 416 pages |
| Subjects | › Nature / General |
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