Birds of Western North America: A Photographic Guide by Paul Sterry and Brian E. Small — Book

Birds of Western North America: A Photographic Guide (Princeton Field Guides) Paperback – Illustrated, October 11, 2009 by Paul Sterry (Author), Brian E. Small (Author)

Combining informative and accessible text, up-to-date maps, and―above all―stunning color photographs, this is the best and most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of western North America. All of the images have been carefully selected to convey both the sheer beauty and the key identification features of each bird, and many of the photos are larger than those found in other guides. Wherever possible, a variety of plumages are pictured, providing visual coverage and usefulness matching any artwork-illustrated field guide.

Many of the images are state-of-the-art digital photographs by Brian Small, one of North America's finest bird photographers. The ranges of nearly all species are shown on maps from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the authority on North American birding. New and experienced birders alike will find this guide indispensable: the clear layout will help novices easily identify the birds they see, while the superb photographs will help seasoned birders confirm identifications.

The best, most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the region's birds
Larger color photos than most other field guides
Fresh contemporary design―clear, easy-to-use, and attractive
Informative, accessible, and authoritative text
Range maps from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
Covers western half of mainland North America (excluding Mexico) and the arctic and subarctic territorial islands of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Hawaii)

Publisher : Princeton University Press; Illustrated edition (October 11, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0691134286
ISBN-13 : 978-0691134284
Item Weight : 1.56 pounds
Dimensions : 5.44 x 0.95 x 8.28 inches