Multimedia experience to familiarize the user with the birds of North America. Includes information on identification of 723 species of birds using 2,100 photographs, 700 range maps, calls of virtually every species, descriptive texts, essays, and videos. Includes ecological information about the 62 different environements in which the birds of North America live and breed. User is able to create and custimize any number of illustrated, printable life lists, plan birding vacations, learn birding techniques and equipment, and take skill-builder tests to improve birding abilities.