Peterson Field Guide to Feeder Birds of Eastern North America

Peterson Field Guides

by Noble S. Proctor, Roger Tory Peterson, Virginia Marie Peterson (Editor)

Perfect for backyard This easy-to-use, at-a-glance guide simplifies identification by including only the birds that frequent bird feeders.
 
Featuring Roger Tory Peterson's classic art in a larger format, this guide has the most commonly seen birds first, followed by those that are harder to identify or that rarely visit feeders. Range maps, descriptions of birds and foods that attract them, and illustrations are on facing pages, so identification is fast and easy. The introduction covers important bird-feeding topics, including types of feeders and where to place them, birdbaths, kinds of food and when to feed, plantings that attract birds, and solutions to problems with squirrels and cats. A handy quick-reference list tells what kind of food each species prefers, and a feeder checklist provides a record of birds as they are seen.

For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack.

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

112 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2000

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information, great large photos, everything you need to learn about backyard birds

[Carolyn Cestaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

My backyard bird bible.

[Bobi Tychynski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice guide to types of feeders, foods, predators and most importantly -- identification of bird species based of physical characteristics, voice, and preferred diet. I can't wait to start tracking the visitors to my feeder...

[KC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this book. Lots of interesting and valuable information about how to attract and feed local birds. Includes information about preferred foods, types of feeders, dealing with pests and predators, etc. Valuable reference for anyone interested in birds.