The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America. Episode 1, Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy
(2019, original release: 2017)
Nonfiction
eCourse
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PUBLISHED
The Great Courses, 2017
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
6715172
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Title from title frames
Begin by delving into the history of birdwatching in the U.S., from the early naturalists of the 18th century to today's highly organized activity. Then look into the origins of birds, and how they are linked evolutionarily to dinosaurs and early reptiles. Finally, explore bird taxonomy, and how their scientific classification aids us in identifying them in the field
Film
In Process Record
James Currie
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2017
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English