The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region

by Donald W. Stokes, Lillian Q. Stokes

The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the The New Stokes Field Guide to Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available.

This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it's portable enough to fit in your pocket! The guide

The newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape detailed descriptions of songs and calls important behavioral information and key habitat preferences The newest range maps, detailing species' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes.

Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.

Genres: Birds, Nature

592 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 2013

About the author

Donald W. Stokes and Lillian Q. Stokes are widely recognized as America's foremost authorities on birds and nature. Their books include the bestselling Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America, the Stokes Field Guide to Birds, the Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds, the Stokes Nature Guides, and the Stokes Backyard Nature Books. They live in New Hampshire and Florida.

Reviews

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book. lots of colorful photos.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be clear, I have read much in this book, but not every word. I have turned every page and looked at every bird and read so much great information. For me it is reference for birdwatching that I return home to look at. It is heavier than my Sibley Birds West, which is my backpack book. This one is so helpful because it is all photographs rather than illustrations. There is a page or two for each of the birds giving smaller photos to show flight and perching. Fabulous.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd rate this highly. Right now it's my go-to book for out of the Willamette Valley birding. Lots of bird pictures to help you instead of just one; great for younger birds and genders.