Last Updated on January 26, 2024 by Greg Gillson
This post lists to bird books at Amazon for each state.
I plan to update this page with more useful state-related items as I find them.
Legally, I’m supposed to tell you: “As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases.” If you purchase items from Amazon from a link on this page, I may earn a small commission with no added cost to you. Thank you in advance. I really appreciate it.–Greg
United States
The National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America is my favorite and constantly updated. Every species found north of Mexico, including all rarities. 7th Edition from 2017 is the newest.
This National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds is the best… and that was before it was updated in November 2019!
Alabama
Stan Tekiela’s beginners guide is from 2006. He has one for every state.
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Alaska
Birds of Alaska Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides) 2023
Arizona
Birds of Arizona Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides) 2021
Arkansas
Birds of Arkansas Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides) 2011
California
Colorado
Amazon link to books on birds of Colorado
Connecticut
Amazon link to books on birds of Connecticut
Delaware
Amazon link to books on birds of Delaware
Florida
Amazon link to books on birds of Florida
Georgia
Amazon link to books on birds of Georgia
Hawaii
Amazon link to books on birds of Hawaii
Idaho
Amazon link to books on birds of Idaho
Illinois
Amazon link to books on birds of Illinois
Indiana
Amazon link to birds of Indiana
Iowa
Amazon link to books on birds of Iowa
Kansas
Amazon link to books on birds of Kansas
Kentucky
Amazon link to books on birds of Kentucky
Louisiana
Amazon link to books on birds of Louisiana
Maine
Amazon link to books on birds of Maine
Maryland
Amazon link to books on birds of Maryland
Massachusetts
Amazon link to books on birds of Massachusetts
Michigan
Amazon link to books on birds of Michigan
Minnesota
New in 2019:
Amazon link to books on birds of Minnesota
Mississippi
Amazon link to books on birds of Mississippi
Missouri
Amazon link to books on birds of Missouri
Montana
Amazon link to books on birds of Montana
Nebraska
Amazon link to books on birds of Nebraska
Nevada
Amazon link to books on birds of Nevada
New Hampshire
Amazon link to books on birds of New Hampshire
New Jersey
Amazon link to books on birds of New Jersey
New Mexico
Amazon link to the birds of New Mexico.
New York
Amazon link to books on birds of New York
North Carolina
Amazon link to books on birds of North Carolina
North Dakota
Amazon link to books on birds of North Dakota
Ohio
New for April 2020: Birds of Ohio!
Amazon link to books on birds of Ohio
Oklahoma
Amazon link to books on birds of Oklahoma
Oregon
My wife, Marlene, really likes this beginner’s guide to the most common Oregon birds from Lone Pine Publishing.
Hey! Authors Swanson and Smith used many of my personal bird photos to illustrate their wonderful book! Must See Birds of the Pacific Northwest.
Amazon link to books on birds of Oregon
Pennsylvania
Amazon link to books on birds of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Amazon link to books on birds of Rhode Island
South Carolina
Amazon link to books on birds of South Carolina
South Dakota
Amazon link to books on birds of South Dakota
Tennessee
Amazon link to books on birds of Tennessee
Texas
Amazon link to books on birds of Texas
Utah
Amazon link to books on birds of Utah
Vermont
Amazon link to books on birds of Vermont
Virginia
Amazon link to books on birds of Virginia
Washington
Amazon link to books on birds of Washington
West Virginia
Amazon link to books on birds of West Virginia
Wisconsin
Amazon link to books on birds of Wisconsin
Wyoming
New in 2017:
Amazon link to books on birds of Wyoming
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Yes there is, Munodi.
That's the nicest way ever to tell me I forgot! I've added it.
Thanks!
How about guides for Indiana?
Done. Thank you!
Thank you for this list. Is there a reason that you did not include Sibley Birds?
Lisa, the reason Sibley was not included is that there was a horrible (over-dark) printing problem with one of the printings of the 2nd Edition. You can't buy online and determine which printing you'll get.
Certainly, if you get a chance to buy a book you can view in person, do so. (Hint: Look for bad LIME GREEN Orange-crowned Warbler and PURPLE Scarlet Tanager.)