David Allen Sibley

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About David Allen Sibley

David Allen Sibley (born 1962, in Plattsburgh, New York) is an American naturalist. The son of ornithologist Fred Sibley, he began watching and drawing birds at a very young age, and spent most of the 1980s and 90s traveling all over the North American continent in search of birds. He is the author and illustrator of The Sibley Guide to Birds (and several other books about birds), as well as the Sibley Guide to Trees.

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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America: Second Edition 17-Aug-2022

by David Allen Sibley

( 1,852 )

$14.99 $25.95

The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations—more than 4,600 in total—with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include brand-new maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent.

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America is an indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative and portable guide to the birds of the West.

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What It's Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing, and Why (Sibley Guides) 14-Apr-2020

by David Allen Sibley

( 6,021 )

$18.99 $47.00

The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: "Can birds smell?"; "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?"; "Do robins 'hear' worms?"

"The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously." —NPR

In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.

David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.

Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.

Other Formats:: Audible Audio Edition , Hardcover

Sibley's Birding Basics 18-Dec-2008

by David Allen Sibley

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$14.99 $22.95

From the renowned author of the New York Times best seller The Sibley Guide to Birds, a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. Sibley's Birding Basics is an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels.

With Sibley as your guide, learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you. When you know the clues that show you why there’s no such thing as, for example, “just a duck” birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf!

The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America’s premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds, unlocking the clues to their identity.

In 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley’s own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to “naming” the birds. Birding Basics reviews how one can get started as a birder—the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field—as well as the basic concepts of bird identification and the variations that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. Sibley also provides critical information on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.

Other Formats:: Hardcover , Paperback , Book supplement

Birds of Instagram: Extraordinary Images from Around the World 6-Apr-2021

by David Allen Sibley, Chris Gatcum

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A visually rich selection of the finest bird photography from around the world, presented by renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley and sourced from Instagram’s inspiring photographer community

We love birds, but they can be tricky to photograph. Enter the expert avian photographers of Instagram who are uploading astounding captures of beauty and wit to be viewed on your phone screen. Posting from all corners of the globe, this new generation of image-makers has raised the bar and then some with their technically brilliant, characterful portraits.
But on small screens, a good many subtle features are hard to take in. This book showcases Instagram’s gorgeous bird photography in breathtaking detail, alongside text from renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley. The images are featured with anecdotes and technical details, always with name, location, and of course, Instagram account, for further bird joy, providing insight and guidance to bird enthusiasts and aspiring photographers alike.

Contributors:
Oleg Alexeyev, @oleg_alexeyev_photo (600+ followers)
Ganesh Balakrishnan, @the_lord_of_the_light (1.2k followers)
Glenn Bartley, @bartleys_photo_workshops (9.2k followers)
Kevin Biskaborn, @kevinbiskaborn (25.3k followers)
Peter Brannon, @peter.brannon (12.5k followers)
Drew Buckley, @drewbphotography (7.4k followers)
Digvijay Chaugle, @_birdboy_ (4.5k followers)
Vincent Chiang, @vincent_ckx (1.8k followers)
Greg Christoph, @gregxoph (2.7k followers)
John Crawley, @jc_wings (126k followers)
Mark Eastment, @markeastmentphotography (1.3k followers)
Jess Findlay, @jessfindlay (40k followers)
Elijah Gildea, @elijahs_photography (27.6k followers)
Heinrich Human, @heinrich_human (745 followers)
Vishesh Kamboj, @visheshkambojj (3.3k followers)
Ben Knoot, @benknoot (47.6k followers)
Robert Kreinz, @rkreinz (10.6k followers)
Kimmo Lahikainen, @_lahki_birds_ (2.1k followers)
James Lowe, @jameslowe783 (2.9k followers)
Eli Martinez, @sdmdiving (54.6k followers)
Rina Miele, @rinamiele (8.8k followers)
Gururaj Moorching, @gururaj_moorching (3.1k followers)
Jason Ogbourne, @jasonogbourne (4.1k followers)
Robert S. Parker, @robert.s.parker (30.6k followers)
Shelley Pearson, @shelley_pearson_ (101k followers)
Pradeep Purushothaman, @pradeep.wildlens (8.4k followers)
Ananth Ramasamy, @ananth.ramasamy (15.2k followers)
Scott Rolph, @aussiebirdphotography (4.2k followers)
Stefano Ronchi, @stefanoronchi (7.9k followers)
Erik Ruiterman, @erikruiterman (2.1k followers)
Juho Salo, @aussiebirdphotography (4.2k followers)
Praveen Siddannavar, @praveensiddannavar (6.7k followers)
Franka Slothouber, @frankaslothouber (7.0k followers)
Alecia Smith, @alecia_birds (2.5k followers)
Georgina Steytler, @georgina_steytler (66.9k followers)
Femke van Willigen, @ajoebowan (7.4k followers)
Alice Worswick, @alice_worswick (700+ followers)

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Hawks In Flight: Second Edition 18-Sep-2012

by Pete Dunne, Clay Sutton, David Sibley

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$1.99 $43.00

Among the world's most popular birds, hawks can be some of the most difficult birds to identify. They're most often seen flying high above and at a distance.

In the first edition of Hawks in Flight, Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton presented a holistic method of hawk identification, using general body shape, the way they move, and the places they are most likely to be seen.

The new edition of the book that Roger Tory Peterson called a "landmark" integrates an array of carefully selected photographs, David Sibley's superb illustrations, and a clear, information-packed text and takes raptor identification to a higher level. This edition covers all of the raptors that breed in North America, including those with limited ranges in Florida, the Southwest, and Texas.

Picking up where its predecessor ended by including two decades of raptor identification refinement, Hawks in Flight summarizes and places in users’ hands an identification skill set that used to take years to master. The unique alchemy of Dunne, Sibley, and Sutton—including their collective experience of more than one hundred years watching hawks—make this book a singular achievement and a must-have for anyone interested in hawks.

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What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers): From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing, and Why 3-Oct-2023

by David Allen Sibley

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In this edition for young readers adapted from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, readers will find a unique treasure trove of fascinating facts about birds, paired with more than 300 full-color illustrations—some life-size! The extraordinary world of birds is brought to life on the page.

Did you know that many species of birds have sensory abilities that surpass those of humans? Or that some birds spend the entire winter in the air, and even sleep while flying? Have you ever wondered why birds have feathers? Or why they are a particular color? Have you noticed that some birdsong sounds like a musical scale?

Maybe you’re more interested in “how” questions: How do birds actually fly or swim? How and why do some birds migrate? How do they find food? How do they take care of their offspring?

Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating, but they also serve an essential role in our ecosystem. This book shows how birds and humans are intrinsically connected, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering each other.

Perfect for dedicated birdwatchers—or for anyone who simply delights in noticing birds in their neighborhood. Readers can explore, share, and return to the pages again and again, each time gaining a broader appreciation for our enchanting feathered friends.

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