With all-new range maps, updated text, and 40 new paintings, the completely revised editions of two classic Peterson Field Guides are sure to be valuable additions to any birder’s pocket or daypack. At a trim size of 5 x 8, they are portable but also beautifully illustrated. Photographs, while modern looking and colorful, capture just one moment in time. The paintings in these guides, however, show all of a bird’s key field marks and use the Peterson Identification System to make bird identification easier for beginning and intermediate bird watchers. / Author: Roger Tory Peterson / ISBN: 0547152701Product Description
With all-new range maps, updated text, and 40 new paintings, the completely revised editions of two classic Peterson Field Guides are sure to be valuable additions to any birder’s pocket or daypack. At a trim size of 5 x 8, they are portable but also beautifully illustrated. Photographs, while modern looking and colorful, capture just one moment in time. The paintings in these guides, however, show all of a bird’s key field marks and use the Peterson Identification System to make bird identification easier for beginning and intermediate bird watchers. A team of professional birders has updated the text, the maps, and the art for these authoritative guides. Expert birders also created 35 entertaining and easy-to-use video podcasts, which are available to download. They make fun and educational viewing on a computer desktop or MP3 player.
Last updated in 1990, the Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds covers nearly 600 species on 176 color plates, with 588 comprehensive range maps, now included with the illustrations. Every bird watcher in western North America will want to own this long-awaited, up-to-date fourth edition.
A Look Inside Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds
(Click on each image below to read about the bird group)
Finchlike Birds Grosbeaks Parakeets and Parrots
Product Features
- Author: Roger Tory Peterson
- ISBN: 0547152701
Life-long Love for the Peterson Guide There is a stack of bird books sitting near the window in my living room from which I watch a bird feeder and its visitors every day. I have an ancient 2nd edition of Peterson that really started me watching birds. So, I admit that I have a sentimental attachment to my Peterson Guides. I have hauled Peterson Guides over 4 continents. The National Geographic Guide is a back up for me, when I am trying to compare characteristics of the birds I see. Sibley I keep for comparison and because I love…
Very nice guide. The paintings are terrific in this book, with the various birds set together for easy comparison. Lots of detailed information, easy to read, easy to use. Our kids (5 and 7) love it, since they can see who’s at the bird feeder. With a colorized seasonal map next to each bird, you can also check what you are seeing against the time of year.
The quintessential field guide–best edition ever! I have several previous editions, but this one is the best ever! Many updates to bird ranges and access to podcasts and other media are nice enhancements.. I like the larger format and the pages and cover are weather resistant materials. Whether you spend a lot of time in the field or just like to identify birds out in your backyard, this reference won’t dissapoint.