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Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America: A Book Review by a Sound Challenged Birder

10,000 Birds

It includes sounds made by American Goldfinch, Bachman’s Sparrow, Hooded Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, and Red-winged Blackbird. I can’t think of a birder whose knowledge base and birding skills would not be improved by using this book. The page number of the species account for each bird is listed next to the name.

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The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition: A Review of an Iconic Guide in a New Edition

10,000 Birds

I did find an error in the introductory page for Orioles and Blackbirds. They are a wonderful way of expanding (or reinforcing) birders’ identification knowledge base. I’m not sure if this is a way to save space or if Sibley doesn’t want to create a false impression or expectations. (I