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Jon L. Dunn is an expert on the identification and distribution of North American birds. He is a current member of the California Bird Records Committee on Taxonomy and Nomenclature.

Jonathan Alderfer is an author, editor, and field guide illustrator. Chief consultant for the National Geographic Birding Program, he is an expert field ornithologist.

Books by Jon L. Dunn

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition

Fully revised in 2017, here is the current edition of our top bird field guide, providing identification details, range maps, detailed art, and more, for 1,023 North American species.

Long recognized for its authority and ease of use, and organized to match recent taxonomy, this handy field guide is perfect for every nature lover, from backyard bird-watchers to advanced life listers.

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National Geographic Birding Essentials

NG Birding Essentials is aimed squarely at the audience for David Sibley's Birding Basics and targets the 1-2 million new birders per year projected to enter the marketplace over the next several decades.

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