Rick Wright is a widely published author, sought-after lecturer, and professional field trip leader at Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, specializing in Birds and Art tours in Europe and the Americas. Wright is the author of several field guides including the American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of New Jersey (2025) and the Petersen Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America (2019). Wright lives in northern New Jersey with his family, Alison Beringer, Avril Huang, and Quetzal, their black lab.