The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley (Author). David Allen Sibley, America’s most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the creator and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich each birder’s experience.
The Sibley Guide’s innovative design makes it completely consumer friendly. The illustrations are organized to facilitate comparability, yet still capture the unique character of each species.
The Sibley Information to Birds provides a wealth of new data:
-Captioned illustrations show many previously unpublished area marks and revisions of recognized marks
-Practically every species are proven in flight
-Measurements embody size, wingspan, and weight for each species
-Subspecies and geographic varients are coated completely
-Full voice descriptions are included for each species
-Maps show the entire distribution of each species: summer time and winter ranges, migration routes, and uncommon occurrences
Both novice and skilled birders will appreciate these and other modern features:
-An introductory web page for every household or group of associated households makes comparisons easy
-Clear and concise labels with pointers determine area marks immediately
-Birds are illustrated in related poses to make comparisons between species fast and straightforward
-Illustrations emphasize the way in which birds look in the field
With The Sibley Information to Birds, the National Audubon Society makes the artwork and experience of David Sibley available to the world in a comprehensive, good-looking, easy-to-use volume that would be the indispensable identification information every birder must own.
After spending a weekend in the field with the new Sibley’s, I can attest to the value of this book. Initially I used to be impressed by the numerous illustrations and detail that clearly go into every species description. Sibley spends needed time and house on a difficult-to-identify species instead of just a few head profiles. On a weekend once I noticed each Harlan’s and Krider’s Purple-tailed Hawks (in addition to the usual birds), this was quite welcome. The one item that may very well be a possible drawback with this ebook is that I do not really feel enough attention was given to identifying habitat for many birds. When one is trying to Empidonax flycatchers, habitat is significant when making an identification. While habitat is talked about, I simply don’t assume that it’s given the importance it ought to have. That mentioned, this e book is a winner!! I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase this e-book (or give it as a present). It could exchange your field guide to alternative, however even when it would not it is a superb supplement. As an apart – with all of the splitting occurring, this is the first ebook I’ve seen (I have not checked out Kaufman’s) that locations Vireos with the Jays they have now been categorized with. Also, all the latest name changes have been included. Quite a profit!
The Sibley Guide to Birds
David Allen Sibley (Author)
544 pages
Knopf; 1 edition (October 3, 2000)
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