Sparrows are as complicated as they are common. This is an essential guide to identifying 76 kinds, along with a fascinating history of human interactions with them. What, exactly, is a sparrow? All birders (and many non‑birders) have essentially…
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Birds of Central Florida: A Guide to Common & Notable Species (Quick Reference Guides)
Birds of Central Florida covers the area from Ormond Beach south to Sebastian on the east coast and from Crystal River south to Punta Gorda on the west coast. This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates 124 species of birds that can…
Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean (Peterson Reference Guides)
This comprehensive work covering all the owls of North America, including Mexico and the Caribbean, is the newest addition to the trusted Peterson Reference Guide series. Owls are perhaps the most intriguing of all birds — instantly recognizable and endlessly…
Birds of South Texas incl. the Lower Rio Grande Valley: A Guide to Common & Notable Species (Quick Reference Guides)
“A quick and easy to use, light-weight yet durable, all-weather photographic identification guide to the birds of South Texas, including the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Stunningly detailed digital photographs depict 128 species of common and notable birds enabling users to…
Florida’s Birds: A Field Guide and Reference
This illustrated guide to Florida’s birds includes full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions of each species, and covers such topics as exotic and endangered species; bird conservation and study; finding, attracting, and feeding birds, bird problems, and the care of sick…
Peterson Reference Guides: Birding by Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds
A highly visual guide to identifying birds in the field based on the important, unchanging features of size, shape, structure, and behavior Birding is an extremely rewarding and fun hobby, but some situations can be frustrating or unsuccessful because of…