Mark's most recommended bird guide for all birdwatchers. David Allen Sibley is simply the most gifted bird illustrator of this era. His drawings across all species are outstanding. Almost all species have the added benefit of being drawn in flight with a pose from below and above.
Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 715 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stunningly accurate illustrations—more than 5,046 in total—with descriptive captions pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry has been updated to include the most current information concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Here too are more than 652 updated maps drawn from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent, and showing winter, summer, year-round, migration, and rare ranges.
Image Courtesy of Goldcrest Distribution, Inc.