The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region

The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the THE NEW STOKES FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS: Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available.

This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it's portable enough to fit in your pocket! The guide includes:

* 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 and key habitat preferences

* the newest range maps, detailing species' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes

Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.