From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders.

Birding in the American West: A Handbook
*tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them.

*describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West.

*is heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders in
the field.

*spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-looking
species and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than do
standard field guides.

*features species accounts with valuable information on bird location,
behavior, and field marks.

*presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with an
emphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds.

*teaches bird-finding and bird-identifying skills applicable anywhere.

From the Great Plains to the Arctic tundra, the American West, including Alaska, is home to a stunning variety of birds. This indispensable volume, both a field guide and a site-finding guide, provides an ideal introduction to the pleasures of birding west of the Mississippi. Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders. Birding in the American West: A Handbook*tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them.*describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West.*is heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders inthe field.*spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-lookingspecies and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than dostandard field guides.*features species accounts with valuable information on bird location,behavior, and field marks.*presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with anemphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds.*teaches bird-finding and bird-identifying skills applicable anywhere.

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In general, the author has written in a clear and interesting style.... As a student of western bird species and an international tour leader, his knowledge of birds and birding is deep and solid. Any person who enjoys looking for birds will benefit from reading his tips and suggestions on technique. And banders may find his identification hints especially valuable.