Jonathan K. Alderfer is an art consultant and bird artist whose illustrations are featured in National Geographic field guides. He began his artistic career in the 1980s, contributing his paintings as illustrations for The Western Tanager, the newsletter of the Los Angeles Audubon Society. As an avid and expert birder, Alderfer brings a deep understanding and passion to his detailed and accurate depictions of avian life.
This Element introduces a usage-based computational approach to Construction Grammar that draws on techniques from natural language processing and unsupervised machine learning. The computational experiments are important for testing the learnability, variability, and confirmability of Construction Grammar as a theory of language.
Corpus analysis can be expanded and scaled up by incorporating computational methods from natural language processing. This Element shows how text classification and text similarity models can extend our ability to undertake corpus linguistics across very large corpora.
The most up-to-date and comprehensive source on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today.
This comprehensive guide highlights 150 common and captivating bird species in North America, making it suitable for both casual and seasoned birdwatchers. It offers insights into appreciating local birds and includes practical tools for attracting them to your surroundings, enhancing the birdwatching experience regardless of your location.
Explore North America's avian life through a comprehensive guide designed for kids, showcasing detailed descriptions and illustrations by renowned expert Jonathan Alderfer. The book includes range maps, intriguing facts, and engaging activities, making it an educational and entertaining resource for young bird enthusiasts.
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America continues to be the most sought-after, the most authoritative, and the easiest to access field guide to birds on the market. Now in its 4th Edition, revisions include 250 updated range maps, and new classification information National Geographic is reissuing the Field Guide to the Birds of North America in the 4th edition, focusing on its accuracy and easy use in the field. This is the ultimate birders field guide - sturdy, easy to carry and use, and featuring the most complete information among bird guides. It features all species known to breed in North America, including those that are regular visitors to our continent or that drop in occasionally - more than 800 in all. The edition is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned full-colour illustrations, plus newly updated range maps and detailed descriptions. A superb new index allows birders in the field to quickly identify a species.
Packed with nearly 300 photographs, illustrations, and maps, this field guide covers 175 bird species in two Southwestern states. It offers essential information for birders, including a regional map of hotspots, expert insights on birdwatching locations, and tips for identifying species. The guide features detailed entries for each bird, covering recognition, behavior, and habitat, along with two user-friendly indexes. It's an invaluable resource for both visitors and locals, making it a must-have for bird enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Featuring approximately 175 bird species, this field guide is organized by family, making it easy for birdwatchers to identify and learn about various birds. Approved by the American Ornithological Union, the guide includes essential information and characteristics for each bird, enhancing the experience for both novice and experienced bird enthusiasts. Its user-friendly format ensures accessibility and enjoyment for anyone interested in the avian world.
This field guide features approximately 175 bird species organized by family, adhering to the classifications approved by the American Ornithological Union. It serves as a practical resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, providing essential information for identifying various birds in the wild. The guide's user-friendly format makes it accessible for both beginners and experienced birders alike.