The Warbler Guide
by Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittle
From Princeton University Press:
Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The Warbler Guide enables you to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada. This groundbreaking guide features more than 1,000 stunning color photos, extensive species accounts with multiple viewing angles, and an entirely new system of vocalization analysis that helps you effectively learn songs and calls.
- Covers all 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada
- Visual quick finders help you identify warblers from any angle
- Song and call finders make identification easy using a few simple questions
- Uses sonograms to teach a new system of song identification that makes it easier to understand and hear differences between similar species
- Detailed species accounts show multiple views with diagnostic points, direct comparisons of plumage and vocalizations with similar species, and complete aging and sexing descriptions
- New aids to identification include song mnemonics and icons for undertail pattern, color impression, habitat, and behavior
- Includes field exercises, flight shots, general identification strategies, and quizzes
Amazing book. It has a ton of information, photos, and, yes, even sonograms. I’ve only had it for a day, so I’m still a bit overwhelmed. If you want to check it out for yourself, here’s a sample species account (American Redstart) and a great series of videos from the authors going over all the guide’s features.
The Warbler Guide
by Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittle
Flexicover; 560 pages
Princeton University Press; July 7, 2013
ISBN: 978-0691154824
$29.95
Posted by Grant McCreary on July 10th, 2013.
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