Our backyards are home to bird species that have adapted to thrive in close contact with human beings. This guide profiles common urban birds in eastern/central North America and was developed in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, one of the world's leading institutions on bird life and behavior. www. waterfordpress. com | Backyard Birds Of Eastern/central North America by The Cornell Lab of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Loose Leaf | Indigo Chapters