Kevin J. Zimmer

Birding in the American West: A Handbook

*tells where to go, what birds to look for, and how to identify them.

*describes the exciting and varied bird habitats found in the West.

*is heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs to help birders in

the field.

*spells out useful techniques for distinguishing among similar-looking

species and addresses difficult cases in far greater detail than do

standard field guides.

*features species accounts with valuable information on bird location,

behavior, and field marks.

*presents detailed listings by state on where to find birds, with an

emphasis on the microhabitats of especially sought-after birds.

*teaches bird-finding and bird-identifying skills applicable anywhere.