National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America

by Jon L. Dunn (Editor), Jonathan Alderfer (Editor), Paul Lehman

New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format to offer unique coverage for birders east or west of the Rocky Mountains. These new volumes deliver in-depth information on every bird officially recorded in the specified area, with illustrated accounts of the different plumages and life stages, along with hundreds of color-coded range maps.

Unique features set these guides apart from the competition and promise to win a new generation of readers: A full-color visual index, printed on the inside covers, makes the content accessible visually —a real boon to beginning and intermediate birders. Annotated artwork highlights birds’ key physical features, making identification easier. Thumb-tabs help readers find information fast. Durable covers stand up to outdoor use, with integrated quick-reference flaps that double as place-markers.Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America details 619 species and contains 560 new range maps, plus illustrated accounts for 85 casual and accidental birds and an appendix listing 70 rarities.

Genres: Birds, Reference, Nonfiction, Nature, Field Guides, Animals

432 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2008

About the author

Jon L. Dunn has had positions with the American Ornithological Society and the American Birding Association. He is a birding tour guide and lives in Bishop, California.

Reviews

[Douglass Gaking · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been very pleased with this field guide. The photos and descriptions are very helpful for various identifications in the field, and it is also handy for studying at home before and after birding.

The taxonomical order is a bit weird, there are a few deceptive drawings, and the guide is prone to focus on traditional identifiers like plumage that can lead novice birders down the wrong path. These two criticisms are common among field guides, so I am still pretty happy with this one.

The cover and pages are designed to handle wear and tear, including exposure to moisture, so it has help up riding in my bag on birding outings that have included getting caught in the rain. The Eastern book is also a good size for carrying with you in the field (the book for all of North America is a bit heavy).

[Mardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several field guides that I use when bird watching, and this one is my favorite.

[Hrap Bookskibop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional book for birding identification! Very beginner friendly, while also covering subspecies & migratory locations.

I think this guide has the best artistic bird renderings out of any of the others I have read as well. I am normally a fan of only guides with high quality photographs, but I enjoy the details of depiction in this guide so much more than photography. Hats off!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing illustrations and information! One of my favorite field guides to refer to.

[Katie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several birding field guides. This one is very good!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guide was a life saver for my field course! Very comprehensive and great information!