Roger Tory Peterson Books

A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.

A new edition of the classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides

This large print edition of the classic field guide offers an accessible and user-friendly approach for nature enthusiasts. It features detailed illustrations and descriptions, making it easier for readers to identify various species. Ideal for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers, this guide enhances the outdoor experience with its clear layout and comprehensive information. Perfect for those who appreciate nature and seek to deepen their understanding of the natural world.

Identification of birds by emphasizing their distinguishing characteristics when seen from a distance. Large resident population of birds and those migrating from breeding areas comprise an opportunity for varied observation in Texas

Here is the first and only guide to a subject of great interest to gardeners, small children, and caterpillars, the immature form of butterflies and moths. This guide describes 120 common species of these fuzzy creatures. All the caterpillars, their adult forms and many of their host plants are illustrated.

For more than 50 years, the Peterson Field Guides have set the standard for excellence. The unique Peterson Identification System has never been surpassed as a tool for field identification and has led millions to a better understanding of the natural world. With 36 guides, the Peterson Series is also by far the most complete. From birds to fishes, rocks to stars, animal tracks to edible plants, there is a Peterson Guide to almost everything outdoors. A Field Guide to Mexican Birds: • 1038 species described and illustrated--all the birds of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador, including accidentals and casuals • More than 700 color paintings, arranged by families for quick identification and comparison of similar species • Detailed information on range, habitat, size, and voice, with extra drawings for difficult identifications Cover design © 1987 by Roberet Anthony, Inc.

In four photographic essays and 137 lively drawings, the author captures the essence of species and individuals, from the ponderous Emperor Penguin to the tiny Blue Penguin

He is the century's preeminent ornithologist, a great naturalist and an artist as beloved as Audubon. Encompassing paintings in all media, prints, book illustrations, photography, film making and Field Guide art, this is the first book to celebrate Dr. Peterson's artistic career in its entirety, including his pioneering work in North America, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Includes a selection of intriguing personal photographs of the artist and his wife on expedition. 9 1/2" x 12". Color and black-and-white illustrations.

All the birds of Texas and most of those found in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are illustrated here in 60 plates that show key features. Descriptions of 542 species, silhouttes, and comparisons of similar species help with accurate identification

Designed for beginner naturalists, these condensed guides highlight the most commonly observed animals, plants, and natural phenomena. They serve as an accessible introduction to nature exploration, making it enjoyable for newcomers to engage with the outdoors. With a focus on ease of use, these guides pave the way for users to advance to the more comprehensive Peterson Field Guides.