National Geographic continues its series of beautifully produced wildlife books with this guide to the birds found outside the US and Canada. With an eye to the needs of birding travelers, biologist Beletsky describes the types of birds found on each continent and major island group, paying special attention to the most eye-catching and unusual species. Besides dazzling the eyes with hundreds of full-color photos, the book lists the best field guides for each region covered, provides contact information for local birding groups, and suggests when an organized tour might be a birder's best option. An excellent introduction to the world of birds outside North America, this book will appeal to both armchair travelers and to birders ready to move on to the next step. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less