Bonus: The Birders Handbook
Peter W. Thayer & J. David Diehl
Photography by Kevin T. Karlson
CD-ROM for Windows
boxed, 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 2
Thayer Birding Software
November 2007
Guide to Birds of North America includes over 900 birds found in the US and Canada. This interactive CD-ROM contains over 2,700 top-quality photos with zoom capability for crystal-clear close-ups. Compare two or more birds side-by-side for accurate identification. Range maps and abundance maps show you where to find the birds. The Field Guide view displays all of the information about a bird on one page for easy viewing.
Hear Their Songs:
This CD-ROM is loaded with over 1,200 songs, calls, and chip notes from the world famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology, home of the worlds largest collection of natural sounds. Added feature: Sonograms show you a picture of each song.
Watch Action Videos:
Guide to Birds of North America includes action-packed videos of your favorite birds in their natural habitat.
Identify Unknown Birds:
Identify any bird—even if you dont know its name! Simply enter the birds colors, size, habitat, location, and even its song description. The program will instantly show you photos and names of all the birds that match your description. Perfect for beginners and experts.
Includes The Birders Handbook:
Learn about the birds you see with 249 articles on virtually every aspect of bird behavior. This classic reference is included on the CD-ROM and makes learning fun and easy.
Sharpen Your Birding Skills:
Take one of the 700 quizzes or create your own quiz. Select quizzes such as “multiple choice,” “fill-in-the-blank,” or “pick-one.” Use the Flash Card quiz to learn the birds in your area. Make your own screen savers.
Keep a Life List of the Birds You See:
Record the date and location of your bird sightings. How many species have you seen?
Minimum System Requirements: Windows 2000, ME or XP; Pentium 4 processor or equivalent; 256 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; 50 MB on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support multimedia applications. Technical support and other features of this CD-ROM require an Internet connection.