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Available
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Publication
Alfred A. Knopf (2000), Edition: 1st, 544 pages
Description
"A completely revised edition of Sibley's landmark guide, with more than 600 new paintings and 111 rare species added, new information on habitat and behavior, and more tips on finding species in the field"--Cover.
User reviews
LibraryThing member herebedragons
This is my current favorite North American field guide. The illustrations are stunning, and very accurate, and there's loads of text and great maps. All around a wonderful guide, and not too big that it can't be carried in the field (although it is on the large side). Still, when I'm only bringing
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LibraryThing member Sandydog1
Move over Peterson. You don't have to be a hard-core birder, "twitcher" or ornithologist to own this book. Even if you are a new or casual bird watcher, this should be your first field guide. Unlike the smaller Peterson's, you can't really take it out in the field, but no matter.
The flight
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illustrations are very useful. Sibley allows us to now identify warblers and sparrows on the wing. In the old days, we would only attmept that with hawks and other much larger birds. Show Less
LibraryThing member eclectica
Vastly superior to the old Audubon guides, at least for beginning birders; the illustrations of color variations between juvenile and adults plumage are especially helpful.
LibraryThing member jmcclain19
Amazing book on ID'ing proper bird species. Was head and shoulders above any of the others in it's class. Details and paintings of birds are impressively detailed, and the field marks are easily pointed out, with relevant details like differences between Juv & Adult, range pointed out on the same
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species page (which is different than the Petersen Guide). One other point that was incredibly helpful was the gliding profile that shows what the typical species profile would look like if you were to view it gliding head on. Be advised - this book is not intended (or at least shouldn't be thought of) as a field guide to take with you on birding trips. It's the size of a standard hardcover novel, so it's really impractical to stick with you in a pocket for field use. However, Sibley does publish a smaller version for each of the Western & Eastern US that is the typical field guide size. Show Less
LibraryThing member lizsorlie
I think it is the best guide, but too big for the field. I prefer the app version on my iPod Touch.
LibraryThing member hurricanehob
Best field identification guide for North American birds. The author has painted birds in a plethora of plumages, perched and in flight.
LibraryThing member Bookmarque
This is the second edition of this book (I gave the first to my mom) and is a fabulous resource for anyone even casually interested in their backyard birds. Now my backyard includes a river, this book has been a great help to ID migratory birds I've never seen before (like the greater scaup) and
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birds I didn't see in NH (like the broad wing hawks that I see almost daily flying over the yard). Most bird groups get a spread that shows all the species in that section so it's easy to pick your suspects. Each bird then gets a page detailing its different phases, flight positions, range, song/voice and sometimes even babies and fledglings. Plus the artwork is phenomenal. Show Less
LibraryThing member jhawn
cutting edge of field identification in NA
LibraryThing member LGandT
I usually take it with me for a day of birding as back up, its not very hand size though, so it usually stays in the bag. Only comes out when I have a seat.
LibraryThing member justagirlwithabook
Such a great guide to birds! My father is a teacher of biology and ornithology (and is often referred to as 'the bird man'). As an expert on birds and the birding world, he has a handful of books that are his 'go-to' books for birding information, and Sibley is always a go-to.
LibraryThing member njtrout
Sibleyy's is the standard that other books on birds is judged on. Comprehensive volume on all things birds. Highly recommend it for all bird watching enthusiasts.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2000
Physical description
544 p.; 9.65 inches
ISBN
0679451226 / 9780679451228