Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition (Sibley Guides)

The comprehensive and authoritative field guide to the birds of the East, "The Sibley Guide to Birds", has been completely revised and updated. Authored by renowned birder, illustrator, and New York Times best-selling author David Sibley, this compact and comprehensive guide features 650 bird species, including regional populations, found east of the Rocky Mountains.

The guide boasts stunningly accurate illustrations, with more than 4,600 in total, accompanied by descriptive captions highlighting the most important field marks. Each species entry has been meticulously updated to include the latest information on frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features.

This revised edition also features more than 600 updated maps, drawn from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent, showcasing winter, summer, year-round, migration, and rare ranges. Additionally, the guide includes updated habitat, description, behavior, and conservation text for each species account and all family pages, as well as new and revised illustrations of species and regional forms.

The guide's new design features species accounts in columns, allowing for better comparison and the inclusion of more illustrations and text. The taxonomic order and common names have also been updated to the most current standards.

With its wealth of detailed information and stunning illustrations, "The Sibley Guide to Birds" is an indispensable resource for birders of all levels, whether in the field or at home. Its compact size and comprehensive coverage make it the perfect companion for the avid birdwatcher, ensuring they have access to the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the birds of the East.

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