Topics include a birding calendar, planning your trip, suggested itineraries, visiting Mexico, tips for safe birding, birding behavior, list of local resources, and topography, climate and habitats. Introduction 16 pages. Topics include geology, life zones, weather, when to come, what to wear, what to bring, where to stay, list of resources and publications, birding behavior and how to use this book. Birdfinding section 168 pages. Divided into 12 areas each describing several locations.
Directions are from a nearby reference point.
Almost all the places mentioned in the ABA book are covered. Additional sections cover the Pinale o Mountains, Organ Pipe Nat. Monument and Puerto Pe asco in Sonora, Mex. Birdfinding section 209 pages. Birdfinding information is generally more detailed than the TAS book and is consistent throughout the loop tours.