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    <body><![CDATA[the only reason i didn't slap 5 stars on this rascal is cuz he poopoos the existence of the ivory-bill. i have to believe they found one down in arkansas for the sake of my very soul. c'mon sibley! don't be a stick in the mud.<br/><br/>dude can flat-out draw some birds! hardcore draw some dang avi...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2029994">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Even better than Petersen's, but hard to fit in your pocket.<br/><br/>The range maps are more accurate, drawings include more variations, and the writing is less terse.  <br/><br/>This is my go-to book when I'm not in the field.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[hahaha this isn't a book to read!  I recommend it as a guide to birds.  If you do not like birds or enjoy birding, do not pick this one up. hahahaha, ridiculous]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is by far the best bird guide that I have found.  You should not the exclusion of the term &quot;field guide&quot; on the cover.  This book is a bit large and heavy for taking on a long hike.  I still take it with me often because it is worth it, but I have gotten the slightly less impressive f...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8851323">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I bought this book for a class in college, &amp; have held onto it since then. It's very well organized, clear, and thorough; it is also compact &amp; easy to carry on any hikes or bird-watching trips I go on. I'd recommend it for anyone interested in birding, from beginners looking at birds in the yard to ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/508564">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[my only complaint is it's too large to tote around in the field! but the detail in text and the drawings of alternate plumages make it indispensable for home reference. thankfully sibley has spearate eastern and western versions in paperback which are easier on the back.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A very good bird book, although I still find myself using my old Golden book from college since it's smaller for the field and I know where all the birds are with a quick flip. I use this one at home when I want more details and have a minute to sit down and read.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Keep this book with my binoculars and my copy of Sibley's book of bird behavior.  Good resource for any birder; fun, ongoing read for any naturalist, wildlife enthusiast, or curious observer.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience.<br/><br/><strong>The Sibley Guide</strong>'s innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations are arranged to facilitate comparison, yet still capture the unique character of each species.<br/><br/><strong>The Sibley Guide to Birds</strong> provides a wealth of new information:<br/>—Captioned illustrations show many previously unpublished field marks and revisions of known marks<br/>—Nearly every species is shown in flight<br/>—Measurements include length, wingspan, and weight for every species<br/>—Subspecies and geographic varients are covered thoroughly<br/>—Complete voice descriptions are included for every species<br/>—Maps show the complete distribution of every species: summer and winter ranges, migration routes, and rare occurrences<br/><br/>Both novice and experienced birders will appreciate these and other innovative features:<br/>—An introductory page for each family or group of related families makes comparisons simple<br/>—Clear and concise labels with pointers identify field marks directly<br/>—Birds are illustrated in similar poses to make comparisons between species quick and easy<br/>—Illustrations emphasize the way birds look in the field<br/><br/>With <strong>The Sibley Guide to Birds</strong>, the National Audubon Society makes the art and expertise of David Sibley available to the world in a comprehensive, handsome, easy-to-use volume that will be the indispensable identification guide every birder must own.]]>
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  <published>2000</published>
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    <body><![CDATA[absolutely the best bird book you can own for north america.  Keep this volume at home, though, and pick up the more compact eastern or western edition for the trail or travels.]]></body>
    
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