Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America

Peterson First Guides

by Roger Tory Peterson

Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson Guides.

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

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.

Reviews

[m · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book you never finsih.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a splendid time reading about some good birds.

[Tais Bessette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm only 11 and I already look up to him!!!!!

[Jobiska (Cindy) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different edition though. This was given to my son, and as we have other guides I was going to pass it along, but I just realized that it is quite detailed despite being "a simplified field guide" and small enough not to take up too much room in the glove compartment!

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction to birding. There are so many types out there and if this is a hobby you want to pursue, it’s important to learn the little things such as various characteristics and identifying flight silhouettes.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good pocket reference for North American birds

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[Lena Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This, and all Peterson Guides, were extremely important to me in my youth.

[Allie]

My very first birding book! I have such fond memories of Peterson bird guides and this was my very first one.