This outstanding field guide features 320 of New York state's most abundant or notable bird species. Each account includes a full-color illustration, as well as detailed notes on habitat, nesting, feeding, voice, similar species, best sites for viewing, and a range map. A Quick Reference Guide organizes all birds in the book into color-coded family groupings and the back cover features a color-coded guide to the bird groups. You'll also find a map of the best birding sites and descriptions of a number of the state's most notable viewing locations. The book includes a glossary of terms, birder's checklist and separate indexes for scientific and common names.