Author: Michael L. P. Retter

Photographer: Brian E. Small

Publisher: Scott & Nix, Inc.

Celebrate the Birds of the Prairie State

The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Illinois includes 315 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions written by an expert Illinois birder along with tips of when and where to see the most common birds. It’s the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of the birds of the Midwest.

• 424 pages 
• Flexibound with bellyband jacket and vinyl cover
• 570 beautiful color photographs featuring 315 bird species in natural habitats
• Clear and concise introduction, identification, habitat, and birdsong text
• Tips on when and where to see species
• Organized by type of bird from waterfowl to finches