This companion volume to the previous, widely acclaimed Guide to the Identification and Natural History of the Sparrows of the United States and Canada takes sparrow identification one step further. The authors have gathered a stunning selection of over 350 photographs as a basis for the identification of all 64 taxa of emberizine sparrows found in the region. Never before has such a comprehensive collection of sparrow photos been presented together in a single guide.
The supporting text gives detailed information on the identification of species, sexes, ages, races, and forms of all the sparrows, towhees, juncos, buntings and longspurs, grassquits and seedeaters, as well as information on their distribution, habits, habitats, molt, and voice. Particular attention is paid to the geographic variation found in many species and to comparisons with similar and confusing species. The conservation status of those that are threatened is also given due attention.
The photographs include contributions from many of America’s finest bird photographers, and many were taken especially for this book. All fine portraits in themselves, they have been chosen specifically to illustrate the identification pointers described in the text. Each is captioned with full details of the photographer and the place and time at which the photo was taken. Also included are line drawings of identification details such as wing and tail feathers and beaks, as well as distribution maps.
Key Features?
Features 350 high quality photographs of each species, subspecies, and racial form identifiable in the field
Includes line drawings of identification details such as wing and tail feathers, beaks, etc.
Contains distribution maps for each species
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Excellent reference on North American sparrows Excellent book, and if you are a birdwatcher-photographer who has difficulty separating and identifying the LBJs (Little Brown Jobs) like I am, this is an essential reference, if not the new standard reference. Well-constructed and profusely illustrated with glossy color photographs, Sparrows Of The US And Canada covers in marvelous detail 64 different species of sparrows, towhees, buntings, seedeaters, grassquits, longspurs, and juncos, including subspecies and regional variations. There…
Topm of the Line – PRESTO, Sparrows are FUN now ! “Sparrows of the United States and Canada: The Photographic Guide” by David Beadle and James Rising has proven to be an absolutely terrific addition to the three or four dozen bird books I already have. It would be great if all the various bird families had a work as excellent and useful as this devoted to them.
Great guide I purchased this book because I have little knowledge of sparrows. This book is no different than a typical field guide except it focuses on sparrows. The details provided for each species is much more in depth as well. The binding is made of a thicker glossy material so taking it to the field for use would be ideal. Overall an excellent guide and I recommend adding it to any collection.