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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region, Revised Edition Paperback – September 27, 1994

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,427 ratings

The bestselling photographic field guide--a birding bible for more than four million enthusiasts.

Virtually every bird found in eastern North America is brought to life in this portable guide, an essential companion in the field and a staple in any birdwatcher's library. It features a durable vinyl binding and brilliant full-color photographic identification pictures arranged for quick access and definitive text, including information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes; sections on bird-watching, accidental species, and endangered birds make the
National Audubon Society's Field Guide to North American Birds the most comprehensive available.

Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers states east of the Rocky Mountains, while the Western Edition covers the Rocky Mountain range and all the states to the west of it.
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Covering 508 bird species found east of the Rocky Mountains, the revised second edition takes into account changes in taxonomy and uses improved photography. At the heart of the guide is a set of 646 well-made color photographs whose subjects are organized by easily discerned characteristics (e.g., "chicken-like marsh birds," such as the clapper rail; "gull-like birds," such as the kittiwake; and "upright-perching water birds," such as the common murre). The photographs are then keyed to textual descriptions of the birds' appearance, range and habitat, nesting characteristics, and behavior. Easy to use and handsomely produced, this belongs in every eastern birdwatcher's collection. --Gregory McNamee

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Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes; sections on bird-watching, accidental species, and endangered birds make these the most comprehensive field guides to birds available.
Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers states east of the Rocky Mountains, while the Western Edition covers the Rocky Mountain range and all the states to the west of it.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf; 2nd edition (September 27, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 800 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679428526
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679428527
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.98 x 1.15 x 7.69 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give Audubon an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, Audubon believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive.

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Customers find this book informative and comprehensive for identifying birds. It provides clear, detailed pictures and illustrations that aid identification. They find the text simple and to the point, making it an easy reference. The organization is well-received, with photos organized by habitat. Overall, customers consider it a great value for the price.

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252 customers mention "Information quality"242 positive10 negative

Customers find the book's information helpful and comprehensive. They appreciate the concise and clear descriptions of birds, as well as the detailed habitat information and nesting details. The book provides a classic physical field guide for bird enthusiasts with great pictures.

"Easy to use; clear, sharp pictures with detailed description of bird and habitat." Read more

"Ease of looking up species." Read more

"...Very informative. Only wish they would show both male and female of the species." Read more

"...book along with the Audubon app on my cell phone are really helpful in identifying birds both by sight and sound." Read more

188 customers mention "Pictures quality"174 positive14 negative

Customers find the book's pictures helpful for identifying birds. They appreciate the clear, detailed color illustrations and photographs. The photos are embossed to keep them dry. The descriptions are concise and help with identification.

"Easy to use; clear, sharp pictures with detailed description of bird and habitat." Read more

"This book really covers almost every aspect of bird life. Pictures are great...." Read more

"Valuable tool for bird identification. Pictures and descriptions are clear and concise." Read more

"great pictures and good description of birds." Read more

119 customers mention "Ease of use"107 positive12 negative

Customers find the book easy to use and follow. They appreciate the clear explanations, pictures, and simple text. Many find it useful for beginners and amateur birders. The generalized presentation is convenient for identification and learning.

"Easy to use; clear, sharp pictures with detailed description of bird and habitat." Read more

"This is a complete guide for the amateur birder and the fourth copy that I have bought over several decades. Beautiful book for a great price...." Read more

"...The descriptions and details are wonderfully helpful. However, it is a limited book. We have birds that aren't shown or listed." Read more

"This book is detailed, but I wish the print were larger." Read more

31 customers mention "Organization"22 positive9 negative

Customers find the book organized well for bird identification. They appreciate the clear photos arranged by habits and groupings that are easy to find. The layout is well-designed and the print quality is excellent.

"...I still gave it five stars because the the print is excellent." Read more

"Really nice pictures and love the way the book is organized so you can easily find the bird you’re looking for" Read more

"Worst design ever. I haven't tried yet but probably difficult to find an American robin in this...." Read more

"Typical of Audubon books, this book has photos that are logically sorted by habit (pigeon-like, duck-like, perching...), that refer to text pages..." Read more

30 customers mention "Value for money"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money. They say it's a great guide and recommend it to bird lovers. The price is reasonable and the book is in good condition.

"...Beautiful book for a great price. Thank- you." Read more

"...That said, it's a great book at a reasonable price and I look forward to poring through it!" Read more

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10 customers mention "Gift value"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift for bird enthusiasts and beginners. They also mention it's a great way for young children to learn about birds.

"Great gift for a 9 year old boy interested in birds. Best field guide ever" Read more

"...outback" a lot, loves the outdoors and all the wildlife, this was a perfect gift. Now there will be education involved in the enjoyment!" Read more

"Great tons of pictures and better than I thought. Perfect gift for my beginning bird watching." Read more

"...Good gift for someone who likes to find out more about the birds they observe." Read more

8 customers mention "Bird classification"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the bird classification easy to use. They appreciate the groupings by type and color, as well as the descriptions and diagrams. The book also includes photos of similar-looking birds.

"...That design makes the book well suited for field use. Bird species are grouped by type and color, so it is easy to locate and identify a particular..." Read more

"Love the photos and like how similar looking birds are grouped together...." Read more

"I am so happy with this book. It breaks it down into different bird types for you to find easier. They have pictures and explain everything clearly." Read more

"Photos are of good quality. I like the way plates are grouped with similar looking birds, which is good for comparison...." Read more

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I actually bought the book to identify a particular bird. There were 8 of them total in my yard at one time. This was a few years ago. The Pine Grosbeak was suggested. I see females have some rust color. The birds i saw had no hint of red like the male pine grosbeaks show in the book. I find it hard to believe i had 8 females in the yard and no males?? These birds were not juveniles. A few had beautiful rust colored breasts. The rest were more grey. Aside from that the birds looked like eachother. So that's a one star hit. Then as I'm going thru the AUDUBON'S own field guide. I stop to read the description of one of my favorite birds next to the Chickadee. That would be the Brown Thrasher. I've listened to them sing for over a half hour and aside from repeating each sound 2 times right in a row. They don't repeat that sound again. I've read 1500 different vocalizations! I've also read 1100. But in this field guide. The description of the Brown Thrasher says it's in the same family as the mockingbird. Other then that there is no mention of there singing at all?! You'd think the description of one of the most, if not thee most prolific vocalists you'll ever hear. You think they might mention something to that affect. The 1st time i listened to one. I was working on my motorcycle. I stopped, went to my truck. Grabbed my binoculars and scoured the top of a near by cottonwood until i finally saw the striped breast of a Brown Thrasher. I never knew till then that they sang. So I was very disappointed with audubon's field guide of birds. It makes me wonder, what other important information will l not know because they didn't bother to mention? So that took another star. If you've never heard one sing. "Google it" or just listen for a bird that goes on and on and Never repeats a sound he's done twice (in a row) They always make me smile. There incredible!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
    Easy to use; clear, sharp pictures with detailed description of bird and habitat.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
    Ease of looking up species.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
    I keep this book handy for any birds that come to the feeders that I don't know. Very informative. Only wish they would show both male and female of the species.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
    This book really covers almost every aspect of bird life. Pictures are great. This book along with the Audubon app on my cell phone are really helpful in identifying birds both by sight and sound.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
    This is the bird guide that I grew up with. It's a classic that has a special place in my heart, so it's hard to give it less than 5 stars, but it isn't perfect. Compared to guides like Sibley, Peterson, Stokes, Kaufman, Nat Geo, etc., the classic Audubon field guide feels harder to use and less field-worthy. The photographs are separated from the text such that the first half of the book is just pictures and the second half is just text, which is an odd choice in modern publishing. The photos are on heavy, glossy paper, but the text pages are "dictionary" thin and almost translucent, so they are not very durable, which is a problem in the field. Compare that to something like the Nat Geo or Sibley guides that use far thicker (almost glossy) paper which is both more durable and more moisture resistant. If you get a raindrop on the glossier paper, you can quickly wipe it off with little to no lasting effect. With the Audubon guide, the paper would immediately absorb the water and wrinkle to some extent.

    Having said all that, the content is good. The photos are decent, and the text is informative and helpful. I love this guide out of pure nostalgia, but I have to admit there are just better field guides out there. For a new birder, I would skip this and get a National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America or a Sibley Field Guide, or maybe even a Stokes guide. Then I would get an Audubon Birds of North America (NOT a field guide) for home use.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    GOOD BIRD ID.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    Valuable tool for bird identification. Pictures and descriptions are clear and concise.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
    This is a complete guide for the amateur birder and the fourth copy that I have bought over several decades. Beautiful book for a great price. Thank- you.
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  • Judy Adler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to ise
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2023
    Very user friendly, informative, carryable. Top notch id book.
  • P. Butchley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book worth having
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2018
    Brilliant little book for birdwatching in the States. Bought to accompany the western US volume which we already had.
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  • Maria E. Jutasi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2021
    Great book for looking up birds in your area. Beautiful pictures.
  • Debra Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Audubon is the premier guide
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2019
    Everything you need in a field guide
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginner and experienced birders
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2022
    Great pictures