American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Arizona: Second Edition

Southeastern Arizona is a mecca for birders, famous among enthusiasts worldwide for its sky island mountains and its desert vistas— and for the rare birds that inhabit them. What is less well known is that the rest of our vast state, from the cool plateaus of the Four Corners to the blazing flats of the Colorado River, is equally rich: With more than 550 bird species on the official state list, Arizona— all of Arizona— offers birders, residents and visitors alike, an experience virtually unmatched anywhere else in the US. This new edition of will guide both novice and experienced birders to help identify the amazing diversity of bird life in the Sunset State. Crisp color photographs of birds in nature, authoritative text from an expert birder, and a handy portable trim size all combine to bring nature lovers a useful and beautiful guide to Arizona's most common birds.

Brian E. Small is a full-time professional bird and nature photographer. For more than 30 years, he has traveled widely across North America to capture images of birds in their native habitats. He served as the photo editor for Birding magazine for 15 years. Small grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from U.C.L.A.in 1982, and still lives there today with his wife Ana, daughter Nicole, and son Tyler. Rick Wright is a widely published author and sought-after lecturer and field trip leader. Rick lived in Tuscon, Arizona for 11 years and guided extensively throughout the state. He currently lives with his family, Alison Beringer and Avril Huang, and their black lab, Quetzal, in northern New Jersey, where he offers private birding tours to the marshes, woodlands, and ocean beaches.