Birds of the World
$29.95		(Win95/98) (Retail) (BIRDSWPR)

Publisher: Countertop

Reference / Nature

A Huge Reference On Birds

Birds of the World is the ultimate reference collection on birds. Included in this content-rich box set are four of the best CD-ROMs ever produced on the subject, and together they form a collection that is perfect for both the serious birder, as well as the whole family. Literally thousands of species are covered. From LANIUS Software, comes the highly authoritative and feature-rich title The North American Bird Reference Book - which contains information, maps, photographs, and bird songs on 910 species. Also included in this special set are the titles Birds of the World, and The Encyclopedia of Australian Birds. Both are informative multimedia CDs that include video clips, maps, and plenty of information. Finally, from Second Nature Software - the world's top producer of high quality screen savers - comes their great Hummingbirds title. Birds of the World is quite simply the perfect gift for anyone interested in the fascinating life of birds. It is the most complete reference ever assembled on the subject, and will make a great addition to any home or school reference library.

The North American Bird Reference Book

The North American Bird Reference Book CD is a unique product that will appeal to both the serious birder and those with a more casual interest.

For the beginner or someone with a general interest, it is an outstanding reference source featuring detailed species accounts of 910 North American birds, which include reference maps, bird calls, photographs, and a written natural history. Another highly useful aspect is the Bird Information Center which serves as a concise fact library, and can be used for research, homework, or essays on birds and ornithology.

For the enthusiast (and for beginners as well), the Comprehensive Bird Listing Utility is a huge feature. With this product, you can keep a life list (a list of all the bird species seen in a lifetime), as well as record the date and location of any bird sighting made anywhere in the world. For the serious bird watcher, this is an absolute must-have software program.

Birds of the World

Through the magic of multimedia, discover some of the hundreds of bird species that inhabit our earth: rare birds, endangered birds, unique and bizarre species, as well as the common varieties. Learn about bird anatomy, courtship and mating rituals, nesting, and migration cycles. Find out which birds are endangered, what we are doing to prevent habitat destruction, and why bird species diversity is so important to gauge the world's ecological stability. Birds of the World offers and excellent overview of global bird life.

Features:

• 650 photos & illustrations
• Over 300 bird calls
• 30+ minutes of video
• Species search tool

Encyclopedia of Australian Birds

Webster's Encyclopedia of Australian Birds explores the rich and exotic world of Australia's avian wildlife. This CD-ROM includes over 1500 color images, sound samples, more than 40 minutes of video and a wealth of text. Clear and concise descriptions are provided of all the known Australian species. Now you can discover the incredible varied lives of these amazing creatures as they exist in their natural habitats. This beautiful multimedia encyclopedia was produced with the assistance of the Australian Museum.

Hummingbirds

Second Nature Software - the world's premiere publisher of screen savers - produced this beautiful title on Hummingbirds. Featuring twenty-five spectacular images of exotic Hummingbirds, this is a truly breathtaking piece of art for your computer, and something that will bring a smile to all bird lover's faces.

Requirements:

Windows 95 or 98, 486 DX 75 or better, 6x CD-ROM drive, Windows compatible sound card, 256 colors, 16MB RAM (32 recommended).

NOTE: Does NOT work on XP

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