"This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.
Norman Arlott Book order
Norman Arlott stands as a preeminent bird artist, celebrated globally for his exquisite depictions of avian life. His work captures the intricate beauty and diverse forms of birds with remarkable precision and artistic flair. Through his publications, Arlott invites readers into a detailed exploration of the feathered world. His art serves as a testament to the wonder and variety found throughout the natural realm of birds.






- 2021
- 2018
Birds of the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This illustrated guide offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse bird species found in the Greater Sundas, the Philippines, and Wallacea. It features detailed descriptions, stunning illustrations, and essential information on habitats, behaviors, and conservation status. Ideal for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, the book serves as both a field reference and a valuable resource for understanding the rich avian biodiversity in these regions.
- 2017
"This comprehensive new field guide features every species of bird you might encounter in the region, apart from non-established introductions. This includes coverage of China (south of the line used to define the Palearctic), Hainan (treated separately from SE China), Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Coco Islands. As many of the major subspecies as possible are also included. Beautiful artwork depicts their breeding plumage, and non-breeding plumage when it differs significantly. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps."--Publisher description
- 2011
Birds of North America and Greenland
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Focusing on the Nearctic region, this illustrated guide showcases over 900 bird species found across North America, including Canada and Greenland. Its compact and user-friendly format makes it an essential resource for both bird enthusiasts and travelers, providing a rich exploration of the area's avian diversity.
- 2010
Birds of the West Indies
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Featuring over 550 bird species, this comprehensive guide to the West Indies is essential for birdwatchers and enthusiasts. It includes 80 vivid color plates that illustrate the diverse avian life across the islands, along with concise text highlighting key identification features. Additionally, distribution maps at the back of the guide provide easy reference for locating each species, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced birders.
- 2009
Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan: Non-Passerines: Loons to Woodpeckers
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This is one of two companion field guides that illustrate and describe all of the approximately 1,800 bird species found in the Palearctic--the huge region that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, Africa north of the Sahara Desert, and the Middle East excluding the Gulf countries. This volume covers non-passerines--non-songbirds, including raptors, owls, swifts, hummingbirds, cuckoos, and pigeons. It includes every non-passerine species and subspecies, in every adult plumage--all illustrated and described by Norman Arlott, a leading bird artist with many years of field experience.The two volumes of Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan are the only field guides to illustrate and describe every bird species in the Palearctic. And, for many parts of this region, these books provide the first and only field guides.
- 2007
Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan
Passerines: Tyrant Flycatchers to Buntings
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This illustrated checklist serves as both a quick identification tool and a comprehensive field guide, making it unique in its range and scope. It stands out in the genre, as no other book offers such an extensive coverage in a single volume. Renowned bird illustrator Clive Byers emphasizes its long-awaited arrival, highlighting its quality and usefulness for bird enthusiasts.