Chicago: American Ornithologists' Union, (1998. seventh edition). Octavo, publisher's cloth, BRAND NEW. Prepared by the Committee on Classification and Nomenclature of the American Ornithologists' Union. More
Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 2003. Quarto, maps, colour photographs, colour illustrations, fine copy in dustwrapper. The "National Geographic Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America" combines stunning full-color photographs, the latest maps, and authoritative information into an accessible reference for every birder to enjoy. With lively and astute..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 2024. The most up-to-date and gorgeous photographic collection of all 1,144 bird species in North America (including Hawaii!). A Great Blue Heron, a Wood Duck, a Baltimore Oriole, an Eastern Bluebird, or a Belted Kingfisher--which North American bird species is your favorite? In Birds of North..... More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2011. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. New Jersey provides us with some of the most varied and exciting birding in North America, as more than 450 species have been recorded in the state. This is the most up-to-date and succinct guide for the birds of..... More
Chicago: American Ornithologists' Union, 2007. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps, other illustrations. American Ornithologists' Union Monograph number 63. A series of papers in honour of Ned K. Johnson on geographic variation and evolution of birds. More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2023. Quarto, colour photographs. This is the essential identification guide to the 19 species of terns, noddies, and skimmers of North America. Covering every species and featuring 325 high-quality colour images, this book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in this charismatic but sometimes..... More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2011. Large octavo, paperback, colour photographs. This stunningly illustrated book from acclaimed birder and photographer Richard Crossley revolutionizes birding by providing the first real-life approach to identification. Whether you are a beginner, expert, or anywhere in between, this guide will vastly improve your ability to..... More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2015. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs. A highly visual guide to identifying birds in the field based on the important, unchanging features of size, shape, structure, and behavior. Birding is an extremely rewarding and fun hobby, but some situations can be frustrating or unsuccessful because of a variety..... More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1996. Octavo, colour photographs, maps, dustwrapper. More
Princeton: Princeton Architectural Press, 2012. Quarto, colour illustrations, photographs, publisher's quarter cloth and printed boards. Chronicles the story of Genevieve Jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenth century book, "Illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of Ohio". At the age of twenty-nine, Genevieve Jones, visited..... More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2023. Octavo, paperback, colour illustrations. The identification of Empidonax flycatchers and pewees can be a daunting challenge for even the most seasoned birder. Field Guide to North American Flycatchers takes bird identification to an entirely new level by training readers to observe subtle differences in..... More
Iqaluit: Inhabit Media, 2013. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. Readers will discover the vibrant natural life of Nunavut with this richly visual guide to the diverse bird populations of the Arctic. This book pairs beautiful photographs with detailed information on more than 50 species, providing information on the appearances, traditional..... More
New York: Abbeville Press, (2013. first edition). Folio, colour illustrations, unpaginated, fine copy in dustwrapper and publisher's slipcase.. This outstanding edition of Audubon's Birds of America, with a substantial ornithological revision by Roger Tory Peterson, displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant handcoloured engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original..... More
New York: Abbeville Press, 2023. Quarto, slipcase, colour plates. The Baby Elephant Folio presents all 435 of Audubon’s brilliant hand-coloured engravings in exquisite reproductions derived from the original plates of the National Audubon Society’s archival copy of the rare Double Elephant Folio. Although many attempts have been made to re-create..... More
Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 1996. Octavo, paperback, photographs, maps. Florida already has six recorded species of birds that have become extinct. More
Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 2010. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. This guide teaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types and feather morphology to identify feathers - not only by species but also by their place on the bird's body. The introductory chapters give a detailed overview of the feather..... More
Atglen: Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, fold out colour comparison guide. Although they are familiar and amusing characters, gulls are frequently dismissed as common "parking lot" birds or because their diverse species can be hard to identify. Both assumptions disregard the beauty and grace of gulls, which are..... More
New York: Alfred A Knopf, (2007. sixth edition). Small octavo, colour illustrations, maps, softcover. One of two new field guides which conveniently divides North America into western and eastern regions, taking the Rocky Mountains as the dividing line. Includes Canada and Alaska. More
London: Christopher Helm, 2001. Quarto, dustwrapper, colour illustrations. A companion to the North American Bird Guide. Divided into two parts - part one "The world of birds" has chapters on flight, form and function; origins, evolution, and classification; behaviour; habitats and distributions; and populations and conservation. Part two contains detailed..... More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2022. Octavo, paperback, colour illustrations. The classic guide to the birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—now fully revised and updated Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is the essential guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. This completely revised..... More
Sydney: Little Brown, (1996. first edition). Octavo, colour photographs, maps, signature, softcover. The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, this field guide includes more than 900 stunning colour photographs. More
Los Angeles: Huntington Library, 2006. Octavo, colour illustrations, publisher's cloth. The author draws on the artist and naturalist's own writing and the latest scholarship on Audubon's life and his work Birds of America. Plates from the Huntington Library's double-elephant folio are reproduced in colour, including Wild turkey and Ivory-billed woodpecker..... More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2015. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs, maps. This comprehensive work covers all the owls of North America, including Mexico and the Caribbean. Owls are perhaps the most intriguing of all birds -- instantly recognizable and endlessly fascinating. Heard more often than seen, many owls are best identified by..... More
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2007. Quarto, paperback, text illustrations, maps. A resource on the status of North America's most threatened birds and what people can do to help protect them. This book helps birders and researchers understand the threats while providing actions to protect birds and their habitats. It..... More
Berkeley: University of California Press, 2011. Octavo, dustwrapper, maps. Reaching from interior Alaska across Canada to Labrador and Newfoundland, North America's boreal forest is the largest wilderness area left on the planet. It is critical habitat for billions of birds; more than 300 species regularly breed there. After the breeding..... More