I'm an amateur birdwatcher. What's the best bird book for a beginner? Maybe something with color pictures?
2007-03-13 04:48:48 · 8 answers · asked by Blue Oyster Kel 7 in Pets ➔ Birds
It depends on whether you are in the United States or Europe. If you are in the US I would recommend either David Sibleys Birds of North America or the National Geographic Birds of North America. If you are in Europe my personal favorite is Birds of Europe by Killian Mullaraney, Lars Svenson and Peter Grant.
You want to avoid any books that use photographs. Illustrations that are paintings are much better. You dont have to take into account light conditions and with a painting its going to be an average bird.
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2007-03-13 04:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm deducing from your spelling of color that you are in the US. My favorite by far is Sibley, who has many illustrations per bird and paints birds with the correct proportions and shapes. Peterson or Kaufmann might be easier for a beginner, as Sibley's is hefty, but if you get into it, you'll want to have a Sibley around anyways. I never liked Nat. Geo. The illustrations really vary, and some species look like crap.
2007-03-13 19:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Strix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for Sibleys, or National Geographic. Both have the range maps next to the birds picture. This is much more conveinient, as Petersens has range maps in the back of the book which requires a lot of flipping page and forth which is a waste of time.
2007-03-13 05:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Petersen's A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America -- well organized, easily recognized color pictures, clear information. Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Eastern-Central-America/dp/0395740479/ref=sr_1_10/104-3620563-2327150?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173801487&sr=1-10
2007-03-13 05:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by MyThought 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one amateur birdwatcher to another i would thoroughly recommend any RSPB guides as they are concise and easily interpreted by a newbie.Each species has a full colour photograph,sometimes more than one,and the pocket guide really will fit in your pocket!
2007-03-13 04:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by yellowguinea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a very nice one for my nephew that was printed by National Geographic. There are also some very good ones put out by other corporations but I found an excellent choice at Barnes and Noble-even some discounted very reasonably.
2007-03-13 04:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 12:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my copy by the Audubon society. It's great in the field and has wonderful pics. Amazon has a good price or you could get one today at Barnes and Noble. Good Luck and enjoy gods winged creatures.
2007-03-13 10:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by metalman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋