Tanagers, Cardinals, and Finches of the United States and Canada: The Photographic Guide

by David Beadle, James D. Rising

This is the first comprehensive photographic identification guide to tanagers, cardinals, and finches. Many of North America's finest bird and wildlife photographers have supplied a stunning collection of images, some of which depict plumages rarely available in other publications.


The 200 photographs have been carefully selected to illustrate age, seasonal, and sexual variation in all of the species found north of Mexico, including introduced species and vagrants. The text is designed to introduce the reader to the biology, identification, molts, vocalization, and distribution of the forty-six species covered. Each photograph is accompanied by a caption outlining relevant identification features, and original range maps illustrate the distributions of all the species that regularly occur north of Mexico. This is a must-have guide for field use by amateurs and professionals alike.

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2006

About the author

David Beadle is a professional freelance bird illustrator with a deep passion for moths. Originally from the UK, he has spent over three decades studying moths, particularly in Ontario, Canada, where he has extensively documented and photographed them in their natural habitats. Dedicated to accurate identification, he emphasizes portraying moths in their natural resting positions. Alongside his work as an illustrator, Beadle has contributed significantly to the study of moths through his field research and photography.