A Field Guide to Western Birds

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding. There are no visible inscriptions or library markings. The dust jacket condition is unknown, and the cover shows some signs of shelf wear typical for its age.

"A Field Guide to Western Birds" by Roger Tory Peterson, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston, 1961, is a seminal second edition volume in the Peterson Field Guide Series. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, this guide includes detailed field marks of bird species found west of the 100th meridian in North America, as well as those in the Hawaiian Islands. Enhanced with 1,242 illustrations, 658 of which are in full color, this edition is both revised and enlarged, making it a vital resource for bird enthusiasts and ornithologists. Roger Tory Peterson, a distinguished naturalist and illustrator, brings his expertise to both the text and the illustrations. This edition, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation, stands out for its expanded content and visual richness. The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding, though the presence or condition of a dust jacket is unknown.