{"product_id":"the-american-bird-conservancy-guide-to-bird-conservation-9780226647272","title":"The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether we live in cities  in the suburbs  or in the country  birds are ubiquitous features of daily life  so much so that we often take them for granted. But even the casual observer is aware that birds dont fill our skies in the number they once did. That awareness has spawned conservation action that has led to notable successes  including the recovery of some of the nations most emblematic species  such as the Bald Eagle  Brown Pelican  Whooping Crane  and Peregrine Falcon. Despite this  a third of all American bird species are in troublein many cases  theyre in imminent danger of extinction. The most authoritative account ever published of the threats these species face  The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation will be the definitive book on the subject. The Guide presents for the first time anywhere a classification system and threat analysis for bird habitats in the United States  the most thorough and scientifically credible assessment of threats to birds published to date  as well as a new list of birds of conservation concern. Filled with beautiful color illustrations and original range maps  the Guide is a timely  important  and inspiring reference for birders and anyone else interested in conserving North Americas avian fauna. But this book is far more than another shout of crisis. The Guide also lays out a concrete and achievable plan of long-term action to safeguard our countrys rich bird life. Ultimately  it is an argument for hope. Whether you spend your early weekend mornings crouched in silence with binoculars in hand  hoping to check another species off your list  or youve never given much thought to bird conservation  youll appreciate the visual power and intellectual scope of these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647141732405,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226647277","price":28.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780226647272.jpg?v=1781689258","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-american-bird-conservancy-guide-to-bird-conservation-9780226647272","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}