This CD is identical to
the Guide to Birds of
North
America. The only
difference is that there are fewer species and fewer quizzes. All other
features are the same as the full version. See other listing for the Guide to
Birds of
North America.
Written
By: Peter W. Thayer
ISBN:
1-887148-93-0
This
is an ideal gift for anyone interested in the birds in their back yard and
beyond!
Birds
of My State v3.9.8 is the newest innovation from Thayer Birding Software and
the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This Windows CD-ROM lets YOU decide which
state, province or region to install on your computer. You may select one state
or one province or you may select one of the following regions:
New England (361 species)
Atlantic
Coast (405 species)
Midwest (367 species)
South (417 species)
Great
Plains (417 species)
Southwest (439 species)
Rockies (413 species)
Pacific
Northwest (403 species)
Eastern
Canada (352 species)
Western
Canada (408 species)
This
Windows CD includes color photos, songs from the world-famous Cornell Lab of
Ornithology, range maps, abundance maps, ID tips and more. The CD includes an
ID Wizard to help you identify the birds, even if you do not know the bird's
name. Just enter colors, size, habitat and location. The ID Wizard will show
you photos of all the birds that match your description. Petey the Parrot will
pronounce each bird's common and scientific name for you. Also included are
over 300 quizzes, including Christmas Bird Count Quizzes. The CD lets you
compare two birds side-by-side and shows you the similar species.
With
version 3.9.8, you can:
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Share Custom Lists with your friends
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Download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use
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Add your own comments and photos for each bird
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Identify birds by sound in the ID Wizard
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Use the new "Pick One" quiz -- see four bird photos and pick the
right one.
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And most important of all, The Birder's Handbook is now included in electronic
format (a $20 value)
System Requirements: Windows 7, Vista, XP or
2000 (32-bit or 64-bit); Pentium 4 processor or equivalent; 512 MB RAM; CD-ROM
drive; 1 GB free space on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to
support multimedia applications. Some features of this CD require an Internet
connection.
Why not purchase the
complete Guide to Birds of
North America
v3.9.8 and see all 927 birds seen more than once in
North America! With the complete version, you can easily filter on
just one state or province to study the birds of that region. Focus on local
birds or study birds from another state before you leave on your trip. The
filtering feature in the Guide to Birds of
North America v3.9.8 also lets you study birds from one family,
such as Hawks or Warblers. See other listing for the Guide to Birds of
North America.