Stokes Beginner’s Guide to Birds

Created by America’s leading bird experts, this compact, vividly illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to the birds of the Eastern United States.

Designed for beginners and curious nature lovers of all ages, this easy-to-use book makes bird identification simple and enjoyable. Dozens of brilliant full-color photographs help readers recognize the most common species at a glance, while helpful range maps and concise descriptions provide deeper insight. You’ll also find practical tips for attracting birds to your yard, along with information on habitat, diet, life cycles, and behavior.

Special features include:

• Profiles of 100 common bird species

• A unique organization by plumage color for quick identification

• Color-tabbed index for fast, user-friendly reference

• High-quality color photographs of each species, with separate images of males and females when plumage differs

• Helpful guidance on attracting birds to your backyard

• Detailed information on songs and calls, habitat, nests and eggs, incubation time, behavior, population trends, and preferred birdhouses and feeders

A handy, beautifully designed resource for anyone who wants to start noticing—and understanding—the birds around them.