Peterson Field Guide To The Birds Of Eastern And Central North America - Large Format Edition

Roger Tory Peterson had already made his mark with his innovative field guide when he conducted DDT research during World War II. His friend and fellow naturalist Rachel Carson built on these efforts and eventually wrote Silent Spring, a landmark text that, along with Peterson’s field guide, jump-started the modern environmental movement.
By combining the tireless observation of a scientist with the imaginative skills of an artist and writer, Peterson created a field guide that Robert Bateman, in his foreword to the fifth edition, says was the doorway for millions of people into the wonderland of natural history. The Peterson Identification System has been used in the more than fifty books that make up the Peterson Field Guide series. Peterson’s magnum opus, now in its fifth edition, created the trail for countless field guides to follow. They are still following year by year, but his is the standard by which all other field guides are judged.
On the morning of July 28, 1996, Roger Peterson was painting his final bird plate. He died peacefully in his sleep later that day. It is fitting that his final work—a culmination of more than sixty years of observing, painting, and writing—should be this one, a revision of the guide that started his legacy.

This edition carries that legacy forward, built on the revolutionary system that changed birdwatching forever.

Simplified Bird Identification: Learn the revolutionary Peterson Identification System, which uses key visual marks to help you distinguish between species quickly and accurately. Masterful Illustrations: Features Roger Tory Peterson’s own meticulously painted plates, combining the eye of a scientist with the hand of an artist. Eastern & Central North American Birds: The authoritative and standard-setting guide for the birds in this region, trusted by millions of naturalists. A Cornerstone of Conservation: Discover the story of the guide that, along with the work of Rachel Carson, helped launch the modern environmental movement.