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The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Stokes Field Guides) [Paperback]

Donald Stokes , Lillian Stokes
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 25, 2010 Stokes Field Guides
The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the new STOKES FIELD GUIDE includes more species, more photographs, and more useful identification information than any other photographic field guide.

The guide features 853 North American bird species and more than 3,400 stunning color photographs. And yet it's portable enough to fit in your pocket!

The photographs cover all significant plumages, including male, female, summer, winter, immature, morphs, important subspecies, and birds in flight. Also included
* the newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order;
* special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape;
* detailed descriptions of songs and calls;
* important behavioral information;
* key habitat preferences of each species; and
* the newest range maps, detailing species' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes.
* a special downloadable CD with more than 600 bird sounds (from Lang Elliott and Kevin Colver) and 150 photographs: the calls and songs of 150 common North American species.

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Editorial Reviews

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"Birders worldwide will eagerly welcome this comprehensive and all-inclusive new field guide from Donald and Lillian Stokes. Brimming with 3400 stunning photographs illustrating 854 species, this is unequivocally the most spectacular compendium of North American bird identification photographs ever assembled between two covers. ...this monumental volume offers birders the most up-to-date information on field identification of North American birds currently available. ...[it] significantly resets the bar for North America field guides."

(Wayne Petersen, Massachusetts Audubon Society)

"This is by far the most comprehensive North American field guide I have in my possession. [It] is so chock-full of quality photos, complete descriptions, maps and so forth...There are so many nice modern features that make this field guide extremely useful and user-friendly. I could go on and on...Yet another quality product from the Stokes, the endearing Ma & Pa of the birding world." (Robert Mortensen, Idaho Birding Blog)

"[I]f one is going to own a photographic field guide for the birds of North America, the Stokes now have the most complete book on the market...The list of each species subspecies and hybrids is a wonderful touch; I can't think of any other field guide that ever included such information...you can't go wrong with this guide." (Cory Finger, 10,000 Birds Blog)

"This is a glorious book put together with loving attention to detail...a superb, good-value field guide." (Mark Cocker, BBC Wildlife)

"The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America is an easy-to-use, superbly designed field guide that is detailed enough to be useful for birders of all experience levels. Highly recommended, this field guide is sure to be a delightful addition to any birder's library." (About.com Birding Guide)

About the Author

Don and Lillian Stokes are widely recognized as America's foremost authorities on birds and nature. Their books include the bestselling Stokes Field Guide to Birds, the Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds, the Stokes Nature Guides, and the Stokes Backyard Nature Books. They live in New Hampshire and Georgia.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 816 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Pap/Com Or edition (October 25, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316010502
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316010504
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Don and Lillian Stokes are widely recognized as America's foremost authorities on birds and nature. Their books include the bestselling Stokes Field Guide to Birds, the Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds, the Stokes Nature Guides, and the Stokes Backyard Nature Books. They live in New Hampshire and Georgia.

Customer Reviews

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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece October 12, 2010
By YoungTJ
Format:Paperback
As one who has nearly two entire bookcases full of bird books, I believe it's fair to say that I'm not easily impressed; however, the Stokeses have done what I did not think was possible: blow me away with a field guide to birds. What I love best about the new Stokes Field Guide is the photography, of which there is an exceptional amount (more than in any other field guide) that is, furthermore, of eye-poppingly outstanding quality. I'd call it a visual smorgasbord--particularly the section on warblers!
And, as usual, the Stokeses provide a wealth of information in a sensible, uncluttered layout. The guide is comprehensive and fully up-to-date with newly split species (e.g. Pacific Wren, formerly a subspecies of Winter Wren); subspecies (if any) for each species; and current range maps that reflect breeding/winter range extensions and retractions.
As if all that weren't enough, a CD with the sounds of 150 species is enclosed to get the reader started learning to identify birds by ear. Bravo, Don and Lillian!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book with 1 concern October 14, 2010
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Received this book and was mesmerized. Wonderful photos and descriptions. Being a bird nerd, I found that the book is too large and heavy (almost 3 pounds)for carrying in the field. I will keep it in my vehicle for an excellent reference source.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars They did it again! October 11, 2010
Format:Paperback
I don't know how the Stokes' do all that they do but this newest guide from them is the most comprehensive of all. The pictures are excellent showing plumage variation from different regions, seasonal differences, and the juveniles. A bonus CD comes with the book of the calls and songs of 150 common birds. This is a big field guide at almost 800 pages but it is an important addition to any birder's library.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures made identifiying birds easy
We have been using the Audubon Field Guide for years to identify our "back yard" birds. It's well worn and soon to be replaced. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Upperfish
5.0 out of 5 stars good
if you care for the birds around youk, them this is the book to keep you informed about the flanta in your area thanks
Published 7 days ago by James Sparlin
4.0 out of 5 stars Stokes Field Guide to Birds of North America
Very good photographs of all the birds along with good write-ups describing their habits and habitats. Beautifully compiled and organized, I really like it.
Published 8 days ago by Thomas R. Rockett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Birding Book
I am new to "birding", and I am normally using a camera with 70-300mm lens on my Canon xsi. The color photos in the book are excellent to use when I am looking at my bird... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Douglas Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for the bird lover
This book covers oodles of different species. I bought one for my mom and and one for her neighbor and they all loved it!
Published 20 days ago by Toni Schneider
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Great book with lots and lots and lots of pictures and descriptions. I got this book after watching The Big Year and it's really gotten me into birding. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent field guide
Lots of precise photos help ID birds at various life stages. The CD of bird calls is enjoyed greatly by the children also.
Published 1 month ago by VicMD
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photo variety
The numerous photos of each species do a great job of showing many different plumages for each species. Read more
Published 1 month ago by knifeedge55
4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Resource
This and the ibird app are all you need...other than your eyes and ears. It was a good deal too.
Published 1 month ago by zwimming
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
The best book with photographs I have found. This husband- wife team really must love their birding to have so many wonderful photos of birds.A great reference book.
Published 1 month ago by bruce brecher
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