Birds of Costa Rica by Dale Dyer and Steve N. G. Howell From Princeton University Press: Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is […]
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by Steve N. G. Howell and Kirk Zufelt
Comprehensive but compact guide to all “ocean” birds.
by Steve N. G. Howell and Fabrice Schmitt
A valuable supplemental – or even standalone – guide to Chile and the surrounding area.
Peterson Guide to Bird Identification―in 12 Steps by Steve N. G. Howell and Brian Sullivan From Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Identifying birds can be overwhelming. Where and how do you start? The good news is that most people already know more than they realize about birds, which can greatly simplify the identification process. Written in a […]
The Amazing World of Flyingfish by Steve N. G. Howell From Princeton University Press: If you travel the open ocean anywhere in the tropics, you are very likely to see flyingfish. These beautifully colored “ocean butterflies” shoot out of the water and sail on majestic, winglike pectoral fins to escape from predators such as dolphins, […]
by Steve N. G. Howell, Ian Lewington, and Will Russell
A detailed (and attractive) guide to vagrant birds in North America.
Rare Birds of North America by Steve N. G. Howell, Ian Lewington, and Will Russell From Princeton University Press: Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three […]
March 24, 2012
Petrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America: A Photographic Guide
Reviews, Books, Advanced ID, Reviews, Books, Family Guidesby Steve N. G. Howell
An incredible resource for anyone interested in identifying these seabirds.
September 9, 2010
Molt in North American Birds (Peterson Reference Guide)
Reviews, Books, Biology & Behaviorby Steve N.G. Howell
An indispensable guide to the oft-confusing process of molt.
