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Birds of Eastern and Central North America by Roger Tory Peterson (2002, Hardcover)
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- Buy It NowA Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100395740460
ISBN-139780395740460
eBay Product ID (ePID)2006154
Product Key Features
Edition5
Book TitleBirds of Eastern and Central North America
Number of Pages456 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBirdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorRoger Tory Peterson
Book SeriesPeterson Field Guides
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight23.3 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-051879
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal598.0974
Table Of ContentMap of Area Covered by This Book ii Foreword xi Preface xvii Acknowledgments xix Introduction 1 Life List 14 Loons: Gaviidae 26 Grebes: Podicipedidae 28 Shearwaters: Procellariidae 30 Storm-Petrels: Hydrobatidae 34 Casual or Accidental Seabirds and Coastal Species 34 Pelicans: Pelecanidae 38 Frigatebirds: Fregatidae 38 Gannets, Boobies: Sulidae 40 Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae 40 Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae 42 Anhingas: Anhingidae 42 Loons in Flight 44 Cormorants in Flight 44 Herons, Egrets, Bitterns: Ardeidae 46 Limpkins: Aramidae 52 Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae 52 Flamingoes: Phoenicopteridae 54 Storks: Ciconiidae 56 Cranes: Gruidae 56 Accidental Long-legged Wading Birds 58 Swans, Geese, Ducks: Anatidae 60 Swans: Anserinae 60 Geese: Anserinae 60 Geese and Swans in Flight 64 Whistling-Ducks: Dendrocygninae 66 Dabbling Ducks: Anatinae 66 Diving Ducks: Aythyinae 72 Stiff-tailed Ducks: Oxyurinae 78 Merganser: Merginae 80 Flight Patterns of Ducks 82 Accidentals from Eurasia 90 Accidentals from the Tropics 90 New World Vultures: Cathartidae 92 Caracaras and Falcons: Falconidae 92 Caracaras: Caracarinae 92 Hawks, Kites, Accipiters, Harriers, and Eagles: Accipitridae 96 Kites: Elaninae and Milvinae 96 Accipiters (Bird Hawks): Accipitrinae 98 Buteos (Buzzard Hawks): Buteoninae (in part) 100 Buteos Overhead 106 Harriers: Circinae 108 Blackish Birds of Prey Overhead 110 Eagles: Buteoninae (in part) 112 Ospreys: Pandionidae 112 Eagles, Osprey, and Vultures Overhead 114 Falcons: Falconidae 116 Accipiters and Falcons Overhead 118 Pheasant, Grouse, Turkey, and Allies: Phasianidae 120 Grouse, etc.: Tetraoninae 122 New World Quails: Odontophoridae 124 Ducklike Swimmers (Coots, Gallinules): Rallidae (in part) 126 Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae 128 Plovers: Charadriidae 132 Plovers and Turnstone in Flight 136 Large Shorebirds in Flight 144 Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae 146 Avocets and Stilts: Recurvirostridae 146 Sandpipers and Phalaropes: Scolopacidae 150 "Peeps" 158 Snipe, Sandpipers, etc., in Flight 160 Sandpipers, Phalaropes in Flight 162 Phalaropes: Phalaropodinae 164 Accidental Shorebirds from Eurasia 166 Jaegers: Stercorariidae 170 Gulls: Laridae 172 Small Hooded Gulls: Adults 180 Immature Gulls: Larger Species 182 Immature Gulls: Smaller Species 184 Terns: Sterninae 186 Skimmers: Rynchopinae 190 Auks, etc.: Alcidae 192 Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae 196 Parrots, Parakeets: Psittacidae 198 Cuckoos: Cuculidae 200 Owls: Strigidae and Tytonidae 202 Nighthawks, Nightjars: Caprimulgidae 208 Nighthawks: Caprimulgidae 210 Hummingbirds: Trochilidae 212 Kingfishers: Alcedinidae 214 Woodpeckers: Picidae 216 Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae 222 Accidental Flycatchers 228 Larks: Alaudidae 230 Pipits: Motacillidae 230 Swallows: Hirundinidae 232 Swifts: Apodidae 234 Chickadees and Titmice: Paridae 236 Nuthatches: Sittidae 238 Creepers: Certhiidae 238 Wrens: Troglodytidae 240 Gnatcatchers (Polioptilinae) and Kinglets (Regulidae) 242 Bulbuls: Pycnonotidae 242 Thrushes: Turdidae 244 Mockingbirds and Thrashers: Mimidae 248 Crows, Jays, etc.: Corvidae 252 Shrikes: Laniidae 254 Waxwings: Bombycillidae 254 Vireos: Vireonidae 256 Wood-Warblers: Parulidae 260 Confusing Fall Warblers 278 Tanagers: Thraupidae 282 Grosbeaks, Finches, Sparrows, Buntings: Fringillidae, Emberizidae, Cardinalidae 284 Blackbirds, Orioles, etc.: Icteridae 310 Starlings: Sturnidae 312 Orioles 316 Old World Sparrows: Passeridae 318 Miscellaneous Finchlike Birds 318 South Texas Specialties 320 More South Texas Specialties 322 Accidentals from the Tropics 324 Accidentals and Escapes from Eurasia 326 Exotics 328 Range Maps 333 Index of Scientific Names 411 Index of Common Names 419
SynopsisExplore the Expanding Peterson Line. Leave your reading glasses behind. Now Roger Tory Peterson's classic Field Guide to Eastern Birds has been reissued in a larger format specially produced for those who don't want to take their reading glasses into the field. Peterson's treasured illustrations have been reproduced in beautiful color. Species descriptions include only the most important identification elements -- size, voice, and habitat -- in large, easy-to-read type. Color range maps, conveniently located next to the species accounts, have been updated specifically for this book. Roger Tory Peterson's original text has been revised and updated by Virginia Peterson, who worked closely with her husband and created the maps for the fourth edition of the Field Guide to Eastern Birds; Noble Proctor, a professor of biology who was a close friend of Roger Tory Peterson's and led natural history tours for twenty-five years; and Pete Dunne, vice president of the New Jersey Audubon Society and director of the Cape May Bird Observatory, as well as the author of many books on birding. The maps have been updated by Virginia Peterson and Paul Lehman, past editor of Birding magazine and a bird tour leader who has traveled extensively around North America studying bird distribution and identification and has written many articles on these subjects., Roger Tory Peterson had already made his mark with his innovative field guide when he conducted DDT research during World War II. His friend and fellow naturalist Rachel Carson built on these efforts and eventually wrote Silent Spring, a landmark text that, along with Peterson's field guide, jump-started the modern environmental movement. By combining the tireless observation of a scientist with the imaginative skills of an artist and writer, Peterson created a field guide that Robert Bateman, in his foreword to the fifth edition, says was the doorway for millions of people into the wonderland of natural history. The Peterson Identification System has been used in the more than fifty books that make up the Peterson Field Guide series. Peterson's magnum opus, now in its fifth edition, created the trail for countless field guides to follow. They are still following year by year, but his is the standard by which all other field guides are judged. On the morning of July 28, 1996, Roger Peterson was painting his final bird plate. He died peacefully in his sleep later that day. It is fitting that his final work--a culmination of more than sixty years of observing, painting, and writing--should be this one, a revision of the guide that started his legacy., Roger Tory Peterson had already made his mark with his innovative field guide when he conducted DDT research during World War II. His friend and fellow naturalist Rachel Carson built on these efforts and eventually wrote Silent Spring, a landmark text that, along with Peterson"s field guide, jump-started the modern environmental movement. By combining the tireless observation of a scientist with the imaginative skills of an artist and writer, Peterson created a field guide that Robert Bateman, in his foreword to the fifth edition, says was the doorway for millions of people into the wonderland of natural history. The Peterson Identification System has been used in the more than fifty books that make up the Peterson Field Guide series. Peterson"s magnum opus, now in its fifth edition, created the trail for countless field guides to follow. They are still following year by year, but his is the standard by which all other field guides are judged. On the morning of July 28, 1996, Roger Peterson was painting his final bird plate. He died peacefully in his sleep later that day. It is fitting that his final work-a culmination of more than sixty years of observing, painting, and writing-should be this one, a revision of the guide that started his legacy.
LC Classification NumberQL681.P45 2002
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- Feb 28, 2019
Concise, yet packed full of information.
I’ve used Peterson’s field guides for nearly 50 years. For the student, hobbyists or professional, these books are a handy field and home/office reference guide.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 07, 2021
Great Edition of this Field Guide!
I have had a copy of this book for 15 years. My granddaughter was fascinated with mine, so I got this one for her. Pictures are excellent, and the descriptions very informative and easy to read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 17, 2018
Awesome.
This is a fantastic steal of a deal. Everything you would want to know is in it,good for amateurs like myself to learn from. So much info! My favorite of my birding books. I’m going to get one for my car and keep one at home.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 04, 2018
One of my favorites
This is a great book for basic reference on birds of Eastern and Central NA. I keep it by the window for when I observe the feeder. and can now identify many migrating as well as local birds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 24, 2023
Great birder book.
Great birder book. I've finally been able to identify the birds that I faithfully feed daily. Lots of good tips on feeding too. Very happy with my birder book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 18, 2016
A good addition to birding library
As part of my birding library, this is an excellent addition. I particularly like some of the sections that help with id, such as birds in flight and confusing fall warblers. I actually have 2 copies of this book, one for home and one for the car.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 14, 2016
Good for quick reference
Good reference and good value. This author has been an expert for many years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 08, 2020
As only Peterson can deliver, a compilation of birds of the eastern and midwest US.
This is a very good value for a seminal book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 21, 2023
Excellent reference tool.
This guide is very user-friendly with good descriptions, information, and pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 29, 2022
field guide to help identify birds
clear pictures of birds to learn their names and habitsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
