"A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii"--

"A completely revised edition of Sibley's landmark guide, with more than 600 new paintings and 111 rare species added, new information on habitat and behavior, and more tips on finding species in the field"--Cover.

"From the most trusted name in birding--beloved by millions, backyard enthusiast and expert alike--comes a completely new and definitive guide to the birds of North America: the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date work of its kind. Developed by the creators of the bestselling Audubon field guides, this master guide is the result of a collaboration between leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers....

Provides identification information and color photographs of 508 birds of eastern North America.

"Focusing on families and their shared traits makes bird identification easier than ever"--

A definitive guide to North American bird species. The bird profiles are detailed yet accessible, and include a wealth of information on social behavior, nesting habits, and flight patterns. -- adapted from back cover

Designed to help listeners recognize birds of eastern and central North America by their songs and calls.