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  • Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed. by Roger Tory Peterson book cover
  • Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed. by Roger Tory Peterson book cover
  • Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed. by Roger Tory Peterson book cover
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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed.

by Roger Tory Peterson

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A regional guide built around visual identification

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A regional guide built around visual identification

This seventh edition organizes bird identification around Peterson’s system of key markings, pairing that approach with illustrations, revised text, and range maps for eastern and central North America. The maps cover bird distribution and migration routes, giving the guide a geographic dimension alongside its visual reference material. Its subject is practical field identification, with coverage intended to serve both backyard birdwatching and more advanced study. The edition’s updates include changes to the text, maps, and artwork, so the book brings several kinds of reference material together in one regional guide.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Birdwatchers seeking a field guide for eastern and central North America
  • Beginners interested in identifying birds by visible markings
  • Experienced birders wanting a regional reference with range maps

Themes

Bird identificationBird distribution and migrationOrnithologyField reference

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Book overview

The classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides

For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed. has been a popular and trusted bird watching guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this essential bird identification book will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to reflect current knowledge in ornithology.

This fully revised edition provides everything a birder needs:

  • The Peterson Identification System: The famous method that focuses on key markings to help you identify birds at a glance.
  • Updated Range Maps: Features the latest data on bird distribution and migration routes throughout Eastern and Central North America.
  • For All Skill Levels: An indispensable resource whether you are a backyard bird watcher or an expert ornithologist.
  • Current Ornithology: Includes newly revised text and unparalleled illustrations that reflect the most recent discoveries in the field.
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