There is a new field guide on the market (with paintings not photos). I
have excerpted the press release to give birdchatters more information about
it and to alert them to some upcoming book signings. Jeff

For those of you in the Tukwilla, Washington area there will be a book
signing on April 25th. George Fenwick, President of American Bird
Conservancy, will be on hand to sign copies and answer conservation
questions. The book signing will be held at:

Borders, 17501 Southcenter Parkway, Suite 200, Tukwilla, WA 206-575-4506
Friday, April 25th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (call first!)


Press Release: Contact Nancy Clare Morgan at 212-446-5104 for more info. On
the press release.

THE AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY'S FIELD GUIDE TO ALL THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA

HarperReference, along with the American Bird Conservancy, introduces THE
AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY'S FIELD GUIDE TO ALL THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA
(ISBN 0-06-273028-2; $19.95) With a unique page-finding system using icons
and color-coded keys based on feeding behavior and ecological niche, this
new guide allows instant access to spectacular illustrations and clear text
for the over 800 species of North American birds.

The greatest distinction of this field guide is the horizontal format of the
illustrations. Since 1934, field guides have grouped birds vertically, with
illustration on one page and text on the facing page. However, the human
eye naturally scans information horizontally, and the information within ALL
THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA has been designed accordingly.

Eight hundred species are depicted in full-color, panoramic paintings by
America's most accomplished bird artists -- these are simply the best bird
illustrations available. Birds are pictured in their natural habitat to
assure more accurate comparisons, variations in plumage are depicted and
labeled, and the illustrations are, on average, 20% larger than those of
other field guides.

Bird listings incorporate the latest changes from the American
Ornithologists' Union. Color-coded range maps accompany the text, and
comparative essays resolve the most common identification problems. Written
by a team of America's leading ornithological experts (including Kenn
Kaufman, Paul Lehman, Pete Dunne, etc.), this information is the most
accurate, up-to-date available.

Extinct species

ALL THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA is the first and only field guide to dedicate
an entire section to extinct species, many of which are unknown to most
birders. These state-of-the-art computer-generated images provide the most
accurate depiction of birds the world has already lost. Descriptions, cause
of extinction (if known), and range maps are also included for each species.

Conservation

ALL THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA is the only field guide that highlights
endangered species while emphasizing conservation issues. Throughout the
book, yellow highlighting marks species which have disappeared from a
significant portion of their natural range; red marks those in greatest
danger of extinction which are now dependent upon human intervention for
survival. Within the text, the birder can find information about the birds'
natural habitat and what human factors endanger their habitat and their
existence.

The American Bird Conservancy, the nation's leading bird preservation
organization, is dedicated solely to the preservation of wild birds and
their habitats throughout the Americas. ABC's Policy Council is a unifying
umbrella for 60 member organizations devoted to bird conservation (including
The American Birding Association, the National Wildlife Federation, and the
Nature Conservancy).

THE AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY'S FIELD GUIDE TO ALL THE BIRDS OF NORTH
AMERICA is dedicated to the birder in the field. A weather-resistant, vinyl
cover, sturdy sewn binding, and a pocket-sized format allows birdwatchers to
bring it wherever they go, no matter the conditions. With birdwatching
booming across the country, among all ages and economic groups, ALL THE
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA could not come at a better time. Finally, birders
will have a bird guide which works on all levels, defines state-of-the-art,
and is poised to bring birdwatching into the 21st century.

About the American Bird Conservancy

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a United States-based, not-for-profit
membership organization which addresses bird conservation problems in the
context of the entire Western Hemisphere. ABC is the sole American partner
and representative to BirdLife International, the combined force of
organizations from 110 countries working for the sustainability of all life
through the conservation of birds and their habitats.

For more information about American Bird Conservancy contact them at
1-888-BIRD-MAG (1-888-247-3624) or by email at abc at abcbirds.org.

NOTE - New Address!!

Jeff Price, Ph.D. E-mail: jprice at mho.net
Director, U.S. Important Bird Areas Program Phone: 303-530-7239
American Bird Conservancy Fax: 303-530-7604
6525 Gunpark Dr., Suite 150-146; Boulder, CO 80301