Featuring practical but little-known tips for identifying birds, it will be welcomed by beginning as well as seasoned birders. A Handbook tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them. Describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West. Is heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders in the field. Spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-looking species and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than do standard field guides.
Features species accounts with valuable information on bird location, behavior, and field marks.
Presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with an emphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds. With a forward by Roger Tory Peterson. 105 line drawings. Most birdsong tapes and CDs are lengthy references lists of names of birds followed by their vocalizations. The Birding by Ear series is different in that it provides a method for learning each song or call.