Featured Books
Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America
NEW EDITION! Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America has been the best-selling field guide since 1934 and includes clear, succinct accounts of more than 500 species found in the eastern and central United States. Also included is access to almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.
MorePeterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
NEW EDITION! Last updated 20 years ago, this long-awaited fourth edition covers nearly 600 species of birds found west of the 100th meridian and now includes range maps on the species detail spreads. Also included is access to almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.
MoreThe Young Birder's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America
Increasingly popular among all ages, birding is an especially popular family friendly activity. This fun and lively guide provides just the right amount of information for kids who have an interest in birds and want to learn more.
MoreOn Our Website: Video Podcasts!
Richly illustrated with paintings, photographs, and sound recordings of featured birds, these video podcasts are an entertaining and educational supplement to the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America. You may view and download three hours of podcasts from our web site. Choose from the categories below:
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Special Features
Who is Roger Tory Peterson?
For more than 65 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack. Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, spent his life studying, painting, and photographing birds. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guide Series is credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement. Peterson died in 1996.