Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson - Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America: Flexi Bound

Pros: Excellent information on identifying birds by recognized expert.

Cons: Range maps separate from descriptions and pictures of birds; drawings (may be okay for some).

The Bottom Line: No disrespect to Mr. Peterson's memory, this guide is just not very useful for ME. For more experienced birders, perhaps his unique drawing system is more helpful.

Review: Peterson’s Field Guides are certainly among the most well-respected in the business. The Petersons, (Roger Tory and his wife, Virginia Marie) have certainly been widely recognized as experts in this field for many years. I’ve read many articles in ...