A comprehensive bird field guide for the State of Arizona with over 900 photographs. Small enough to fit in cargo pant pockets. More than 500 species of birds are described including alternate plumages, voice, habitat, elevation ranges, behaviour and noteworthy comments. Colour-coded range maps for all major species illustrate seasonal occurrences. Nationally, Arizona has the greatest number of hummingbirds. A specific chart shows which elevations hummingbirds can be located.
Richard Cachor Taylor is a lifelong resident of Arizona, an expert on the Elegant Trogon and the founder of a worldwide ecotourism company, Borderland Tours. He has published A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona (American Birding Association) and with R.W. Morse Company, Birds of Southeastern Arizona.