American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California

California has it all for birders—lush coastal coniferous forests, dry chaparral, oak woodlands, grasslands, alpine slides, riparian valleys, watered suburbs, and desert scrubs. Hundreds of types of birds nest in the Golden State or stop by seasonally on migration routes. California has one of the largest state and federal parks programs, as well as extensive protected wildlife areas, which preserve and protect bird habitats. From geese and ducks, herons and storks, eagles, hawks, and owls to hummingbirds, warblers, and sparrows, California is one of the finest birding destinations on earth. TheAmerican Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with nearly 450 crisp, color photographs, it includes clearly written descriptions along with tips of when and where to see birds penned by an expert Californian birder. It's the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of California's birds.

Alvaro Jaramillo is a senior biologist at the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and the owner of Alvaro’s Adventures, an international birding and nature tour company. He is the author of numerous articles and books about birds and birding, includingBirds of Chile and was awarded the Eisenmann Medal of the Linnean Society of New York. He lives in Half Moon Bay, California.Brian E. Small has been a full-time professional bird and nature photographer for more than 20 years. He served as the photo editor for the American Birding Association’s membership magazine,Birding, for the past 15 years. He lives in Los Angeles.