Birding Field Guides

Field guides for birdwatching

Updated February 14, 2026
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National Geographic backyard guide to the birds of North America /
Alderfer, Jonathan K.
Paper Book
Essential for the millions of Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards--whether experienced birders or new birding enthusiasts--from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America. No matter...
A field guide to the birds of eastern and central North America /
Peterson, Roger Tory,
Paper Book
Roger Tory Peterson had already made his mark with his innovative field guide when he conducted DDT research during World War II. His friend and fellow naturalist Rachel Carson built on these efforts and eventually wrote Silent Spring, a landmark text that, along with Peterson’s field...
Peterson field guide to birds of North America
Peterson, Roger Tory
Paper Book
In celebration of the centennial of Roger Tory Peterson's birth comes a historic collaboration among renowned birding experts and artists to preserve and enhance the Peterson legacy. This new book combines the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds and Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds into...
The Sibley guide to birds /
Sibley, David,
Paper Book
David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience. ...

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