Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird’s voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes; sections on bird-watching, accidental species, and endangered birds make these the most comprehensive field guides to birds available.
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- Alfred A Knopf
Better than comparable bird identification guides. I took a college class in which I needed to identify birds, and we were all told to buy a “bird guide” but given no specifics as to which one. I chose this one.My classmates came with a wide variety of bird identification guides, and this one was by far easier to use. The color photos are nice.My professor looked through all of the different guides and preferred this one.
I love this field guide, but there are other great options too. I have a few books from the audubon society, and they are all great quality. The pictures are well done, and in my opinion, the organization makes as much sense as any other field guide. I also like that iconic audubon society cover material. The size and shape are nice. Compared to other guides I’ve had, this one is a bit thicker, in terms of number of pages, but a bit narrower in terms of spine to tip of page. It makes it fit in my glove box a little bit better, but I could easily see…
Very Thorough – Better for Experts For those of you who are already experienced bird-watchers, however, this may just be the one for you.I recently bought this book because I rather enjoy learning about birds, and I thought this would perhaps be a good place to start. While I do enjoy the vast amount of information included in this book, it is difficult to find a starting place as a beginner. The idea behind this book is that it is easier to identify birds for those who know what they’re looking for. You see a bird,…