Description
The Electronic Field Guide That
Sings!
The ultimate software for birding enthusiasts of all
ages!
Thayer Birding Software and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have joined forces
to create the ultimate DVD for birders. The Thayer's Guide to Birds of North
America version 4.5 features the 753 bird species seen in the U.S. or Canada
(excludes only very rare or accidental species.)
Install this on either a Windows or a Mac computer!
Version 4.5 now available with over 500 extra photos.
The
best just got better! Thayer Birding Software's Birds of North America version
4.5, released February 2012, is an amazing birding resource. Built to run on
either Windows or Mac computers, this multimedia DVD includes all North American
bird species (excluding the very rare and accidental species.) Photographs from
world-class nature photographers along with songs, sonograms, action videos and
detailed range maps all from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology, make this
DVD a must-have for your birding library.
This easy to use program offers a wealth of information on 753 species of
birds including: 3,120 photos, 678 songs, alarm calls, chip notes and mating
songs with sonograms, 275 action videos of birds in their natural habitat, 753
detailed range maps, over 750 abundance maps and thousands of variations on over
700 quizzes. The new version 4.5 includes almost 500 new photos showing bird's
eggs and nests!
Identify Unknown Birds
Eliminate the guesswork with the
Identification Wizard. Enter the bird's colors, size, habitat and location and
instantly see a photo gallery of all the birds matching your description. Zoom
in for startling close-ups and compare photos and songs of multiple birds,
side-by-side, for accurate identification. Even if you never see the bird, you
can identify it just by its song!
Hone Your Birding Skills
Take one of the hundreds of
quizzes or create your own quiz. Select flash card, multiple choice,
fill-in-the-blank, or pick-one for hours of enjoyment and education!
iPod and MP3 Compatible
Easily export photos and songs
for all the birds to your iPod, iPhone or MP3 player for use in the field. Focus
on one area or species by creating your own custom playlists.
Track the Birds You See
Keep a record of the date and
location of your bird sightings. How many species have you seen?
Highly Detailed New Range Maps and Videos
753 Range Maps
show far greater detail such as state outlines and wintering ranges in Central
and South America.
Action Videos
Also from Cornell, 275 action videos of
your favorite birds in their natural habitat; at the nest, in flight and in the
water.
The Birder's Handbook
Added Bonus: The Birder's Handbook,
a classic 700 page bird reference book is also included in electronic format!
Read over 250 essays and find out about the nesting habits, diet and life cycle
of each species.
753 Birds of North America
All but the very rare and
accidental birds can be seen on this DVD. The taxonomic list of bird species was
updated in December 2011 and includes the latest ABA and AOU changes to their
checklists.
Band Codes for All Birds
Now Use 4-digit Band Codes to
find a bird. Enter AMRO to see American Robin. Hone your knowledge of band codes
with the new band code quiz!
System Requirements & Technical Support
Windows 7,
Vista, XP and 2000 OR Mac OS X 10,4, 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7; 1 Gig RAM; DVD drive; 6
GB free space on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support
multimedia applications. Technical support requires Internet access. [Works on
32-bit or 64-bit computers.]
One DVD disc included plus an electronic User's Manual AND The Birder's
Handbook (a 700+ page book) in electronic format!
Guide to Birds of North America DVD Version 4.5 makes a wonderful gift for
the birding enthusiast!
