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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, Fourth Edition (Peterson Field Guides) Paperback – March 14, 2010

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With all-new range maps, updated text, and 40 new paintings, the completely revised editions of two classic Peterson Field Guides are sure to be valuable additions to any birder's pocket or daypack. At a trim size of 5 x 8, they are portable but also beautifully illustrated. Photographs, while modern looking and colorful, capture just one moment in time. The paintings in these guides, however, show all of a bird's key field marks and use the Peterson Identification System to make bird identification easier for beginning and intermediate bird watchers. A team of professional birders has updated the text, the maps, and the art for these authoritative guides. Expert birders also created 35 entertaining and easy-to-use video podcasts, which are available to download. They make fun and educational viewing on a computer desktop or MP3 player.

Last updated in 1990, the Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds covers nearly 600 species on 176 color plates, with 588 comprehensive range maps, now included with the illustrations. Every bird watcher in western North America will want to own this long-awaited, up-to-date fourth edition.

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Based on the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America (2008), this new edition of the original regional guide (1990) brings the same improvements and corrections to maps, taxonomy, and paintings. Peterson Field Guides are best for beginning to intermediate birders and are, as always, wonderful for teachers and trip leaders. The 2010 volumes (that is, this title and the sixth edition of Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America) are simply subsets of the 2008 comprehensive volume, and as such contain no new information. Highly recommended for all libraries, especially those that do not own the 2008 North American guide. --Jeff Kosokoff

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Series: Peterson Field Guides (Book 4)
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Fourth edition (March 14, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0547152701
ISBN-13: 978-0547152707
Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.2 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 189 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology
- #30 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Birds & Birdwatching
- #106 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Fauna

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BJW

Life-long Love for the Peterson Guide

March 30, 2010

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There is a stack of bird books sitting near the window in my living room from which I watch a bird feeder and its visitors every day. I have an ancient 2nd edition of Peterson that really started me watching birds. So, I admit that I have a sentimental attachment to my Peterson Guides. I have hauled Peterson Guides over 4 continents. The National Geographic Guide is a back up for me, when I am trying to compare characteristics of the birds I see. Sibley I keep for comparison and because I love books-and as a general U.S. Guide. But, day-to-day, year-to year, I still carry my Peterson in a knapsack with my maps and snacks and use it as my comfortably dog-eared companion.

I also love this new addition. Although it is a bit larger, it is still smaller that my Sibley guide. It also has some of the improvements that made the Sibley guides popular, such as maps on the same page as the bird illustrations. (Another reviewer has complained the maps are not accurate, but I must admit that I only use the maps as a very general reference. The bird migration and shifting populations seem to make the presence of many birds "outside the map" a real possibility where I live).

The larger illustrations are a real improvement (much appreciated as my eyes age). The biggest difference for me, after years of birdwatching, is that the Peterson Guide is only one of the sources I consult. Now I carry a field guide but am more likely to take field notes and sketches home to look at more than one source. Perhaps because I studied art when I was young, I prefer the less constrained illustrations by Peterson vs. Sibley. All in all, the Peterson Guide is still the one I will carry with me in the field as the quick reference. I have often heard that Peterson is not for "serious' birders. Well, it has served this amateur well for several decades. The new addition is a delight. It is not prefect, there is no perfect; but if I were to recommend one guide to western birds, this would be the one.

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Bob Linneman

It's brilliant in ways others are not

August 31, 2017

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I can't seem to find enough field guides for birds, and this is the first Peterson's I've had. It's brilliant in ways others are not. For example, the drawings are larger, with the key field mark shown with an arrow. Thank you. The range maps are more detailed than most guides, another key part of a proper ID. That helps a guy like me, notorious for wrong IDs, get a few more right. The size is good for taking in the field, but it's heavier than most field guides. I'm just thrilled to have another quality reference book for bird identification. This one is a key for any collection.

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Grizzly

The quintessential field guide--best edition ever!

July 2, 2014

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I have several previous editions, but this one is the best ever! Many updates to bird ranges and access to podcasts and other media are nice enhancements.. I like the larger format and the pages and cover are weather resistant materials. Whether you spend a lot of time in the field or just like to identify birds out in your backyard, this reference won't dissapoint.

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D. R. Coulter

All the information that you need.

June 4, 2014

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Incredibly illustrated, this book provides detailed visual information about the distinct markings found on the male and female of each species, along with the juvenile stage in many cases. As many species within a group are very similar in appearance, this book provides the necessary information to accurately identify the birds you are encountering. Provides range maps, as well, indicating the winter, summer and year-round ranges of each species. There is a small map inset amongst the paragraph of information, as well as a handy reference number directing you to a larger map in the back of the book. Overall, I regard this book as a must-have for novice and avid bird watchers alike.

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B. Beattie

Nice upgrade since 1978

May 19, 2015

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Nice upgrade since 1978. My old guide was my friend. I transferred all my birding data to this book and saw lots of changes in bird names and classifications. This book is nicely laid out, though it took me a while to get used to it. Now I carry it, heavier too, but so nice to have updated illustrations, maps and data. I purchased Sibleys too, and use that as a desk reference, great guide for back up, but prefer Peterson for field use.

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Wife of RedSox Fan

Great reference

November 3, 2015

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My sister moved to the NW over the summer and was having a problem identifying two birds frequenting her bird feeder. She discovered she was referring to the East Coast Peterson Field Guide...without success! Amazing how different the birds are on the two coasts! I bought this for her and it was delivered to her door (on a Sunday, no less due to Prime). She was immediately able to identify the birds!

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Caroline Wayner

My most trusted ID guide

May 5, 2014

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The Peterson field guides do not fail to impress. I live in the East and have always used the Eastern version of this, and so I decided to purchase the western version for a series of Western vacations. I was not disappointed. The bird drawings/paintings are extremely lifelike and are able to point out the best ID points of a bird, unlike select photos used in other guides. The arrows point to the key characteristics that are most helpful in IDing the bird. Overall, my favorite ID guide when it comes to birds. A must-have.

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Loni R. Roberts

Pretty easy for a beginner like me.

April 23, 2018

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It's a sturdy little book (for a softback) for carrying around when you're traveling about and is relatively easy to navigate once you get familiar with it. I'm new at birding, so I'm still learning but so far, so good. I like the silhouette ID pages too. Sometimes, all you can see is a silhouette! It's pretty easy to get familiar with its layout. I really like that it tells you the calls and songs of each bird.

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