The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America (2003)

by David Allen Sibley (Author & Illustrator)

Series: Helm field guides

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Features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include more than 4,600 illustrations with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent.… (more)

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Sibley is masterful, who knew so much could be crammed into tiny beautifully crafted water colors. These East and West editions are an improvement on his wonderful earlier work. Highly recommended as the go-to guide for bird ID. (

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Sandydog1 | Mar 13, 2021 |

I use this beautiful and accurate book along with the guide to eastern birds in the Midwest for a complete reference. (

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amhamib | Nov 23, 2019 |

The Sibley guides are my current favorite for North American birds; I've been using this guide in the field. (

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herebedragons | Jun 16, 2011 |

I grew up relying on the Peterson Guide to Western Books but there are limitations. When I came back to birding last year, I heard this book recommended and wow. It's wonderful! There are definitely birds I am better able to identify with this book than with the Peterson. I like that the maps are on the same page as the information. There are more views of each bird. It's fantastic! (

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2003

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North America

Western North America

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This book covers the identification of 703 species of birds (plus certain regional forms) found in western North America.

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Features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include more than 4,600 illustrations with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent.

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