A Field Guide To Western Birds: Field Marks Of All Species Found In North America West Of The 100Th Meridian, With A Section On The Birds Of The Hawaiian Islands
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few books have done more to ignite a passion for the natural world than Roger Tory Peterson's landmark A Field Guide to Western Birds, the second edition of a volume that forever changed how amateur and professional naturalists alike engage with avian life. This indispensable reference chronicles all bird species found in North America west of the 100th meridian — from the sun-baked deserts of the Southwest to the mist-shrouded coastlines of the Pacific Northwest — and includes a dedicated section on the remarkable birds of the Hawaiian Islands, making it a comprehensive companion for any naturalist venturing into America's western wilderness. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation, this volume carries the weight of institutional authority, reflecting Peterson's revolutionary field mark system — a method of rapid visual identification through distinctive patterns and shapes that transformed birdwatching from a specialist pursuit into a widespread cultural phenomenon. Peterson's crisp, precise illustrations and authoritative text set the gold standard for all field guides that followed, and his ability to distill complex taxonomic information into accessible, practical guidance remains unmatched. Whether you are a seasoned ornithologist or a curious newcomer lifting binoculars for the first time, this guide raises a singular question: how many species have you been walking past without ever truly seeing them?
Author: Roger Tory Peterson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few books have done more to ignite a passion for the natural world than Roger Tory Peterson's landmark A Field Guide to Western Birds, the second edition of a volume that forever changed how amateur and professional naturalists alike engage with avian life. This indispensable reference chronicles all bird species found in North America west of the 100th meridian — from the sun-baked deserts of the Southwest to the mist-shrouded coastlines of the Pacific Northwest — and includes a dedicated section on the remarkable birds of the Hawaiian Islands, making it a comprehensive companion for any naturalist venturing into America's western wilderness. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation, this volume carries the weight of institutional authority, reflecting Peterson's revolutionary field mark system — a method of rapid visual identification through distinctive patterns and shapes that transformed birdwatching from a specialist pursuit into a widespread cultural phenomenon. Peterson's crisp, precise illustrations and authoritative text set the gold standard for all field guides that followed, and his ability to distill complex taxonomic information into accessible, practical guidance remains unmatched. Whether you are a seasoned ornithologist or a curious newcomer lifting binoculars for the first time, this guide raises a singular question: how many species have you been walking past without ever truly seeing them?