Field Guides
Field Guide or Identification Guide?
Do you need a field guide or identification guide? What's the difference? Learn about the different types of bird guides so you can choose the best books for your birding library.
The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors
Discover raptors all over again with The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors and its intuitive approach to bird identification, and don't miss the "mystery" photo composite plates to test your skills!
Birds of Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Central and West Pacific
If you're traveling anywhere around the central, western or southern Pacific Ocean, this should be your go-to field guide: concise, compact and thorough, it's a must-have for well-traveled birders.
Birds of North America and Greenland
Covering all the birds in a large region is a challenge, but "Birds of North America and Greenland" does it beautifully with clear illustrations and concise text for the more than 900 species in the region, making this field guide perfect for travel.
Birds of the West Indies
Are you taking a cruise or visiting a Caribbean resort? "Birds of the West Indies" (2010) is an ideal guide for casually traveling birders and a necessary resource to enjoy Caribbean birds.
Birds of Aruba, Curaçao & Bonaire
Anyone planning a getaway on Aruba, Curaçao or Bonaire won't want to be without this handy, convenient field guide for this trio of avian-rich islands.
The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds
Review of "The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds" (2011) by Richard Crossley, with an analysis of birding field and reference use.
Hummingbirds of North America (Peterson Field Guide Series)
Review of "Hummingbirds of North America" (2002) by Sheri L. Williamson, part of the Peterson Field Guide Series, with a discussion of both field and reference use.
Sparrows of the United States and Canada
If trying to identify sparrows, juncos, towhees, longspurs and buntings gives you fits, "Sparrows of the United States and Canada: The Photographic Guide" can be the perfect tool to sharpen your birding skills. Packed with clear photos and informative text, this is the perfect book for learning about LBJs.
Hummingbirds of North America: The Photographic Guide
Review of "Hummingbirds of North America: The Photographic Guide" (2003) by Steve N. G. Howell, with an analysis of use as a reference and field guide.
Stokes Field Guide to Warblers
If you have trouble identifying warblers, the "Stokes Field Guide to Warblers" (2004) is the ideal field guide to help. Packed with easy-to-read information and arranged in a convenient format, this is one guide no birder should be without.
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
Field guide review of "Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America" (2000) by Kenn Kaufman, with an analysis of birding field use.
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America
Field guide review of "Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America" (2010) by Roger Tory Peterson, with an analysis of birding field and reference use.
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
Field guide review of "Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America" (2010) by Roger Tory Peterson, with an analysis of birding field and reference use.
The Sibley Guide to Birds
Field guide review of "The Sibley Guide to Birds" (2000) by David Allen Sibley, with an analysis of birding field use and reference use.
The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America
Field guide review of "The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America" (2010) by Donald and Lillian Stokes, with an analysis of birding field use and reference use.
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India
India is filled with flocks of exotic birds, and "A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India" is a good starter guide for anyone who has never birded in the Indian subcontinent. While some photos can be disappointing, this guide is still filled with useful information.
Pocket Naturalist Guides
Field guide review of the "Pocket Naturalist Guide" series from Waterford Press, with an analysis of field and reference use.
Birds of Peru
A hefty volume covering more than 1,800 birds, "Birds of Peru" is an outstanding field guide for this highly coveted birding destination. Colorful and thorough, this field guide belongs on every birder's bookshelf.
Birds of the Middle East: Second Edition
"Birds of the Middle East: Second Edition" (2010) is an ideal field guide for any birder in the Middle East, with coverage of more than 800 species in rich detail.
Parrots of the World
If you love parrots, you'll love "Parrots of the World" (2010). This colorful and attractive field guide is a comprehensive reference for all the world's parrots, including a selection of now extinct parrot species.
Nightjars of the World
Learn about some of the world's most camouflaged, elusive birds with "Nightjars, Potoos, Frogmouths, Oilbird and Owlet-Nightjars of the World" (2010), a definitive guide featuring hundreds of photos.
Birds of Southern Africa: Fourth Edition
Anyone traveling to southern Africa will need a comprehensive field guide, and "Birds of Southern Africa: Fourth Edition" covers more than 950 species in the region with stunning color illustrations, informative text and color-coded range maps.
Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide
If you love owls, you'll love "Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide" (2012) by Heimo Mikkola. This comprehensive book covers 249 owl species with exceptional photography and detailed information.
Birds of Australia: Eighth Edition
Review of "Birds of Australia: Eighth Edition" (2010) by Ken Simpson and Nicolas Day, with a discussion of both field and reference use.
Backyard Birds of... Field Guide Series
What birds are most common in your state, and are they visiting your backyard? The "Backyard Birds" field guide series can help you attract and identify the most common birds in your region.
Birds of Europe: Second Edition
Field guide review of "Birds of Europe: Second Edition" (2010) by Lars Svensson et al., with an analysis of field and reference use.
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica
Field guide review of "A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica" (2009) by Ann Haynes-Sutton, Audrey Downer and Robert Sutton, with an analysis of both field and reference use.
Penguin-Pedia
Anything you want to know about penguins, you'll find in "Penguin-Pedia" including comprehensive reviews of all penguin species, travel tips to see penguins, penguin history and more.