Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific

"Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific" by Charles K. Reed is an informative manual designed for those interested in the birds populating the western regions of North America during the early part of the 1900’s. The book helps novice and experienced birders distinguish different species through detailed descriptions and visuals, including information about their nests and environments. The structure of the book allows the reader to learn about various bird families, such as diving birds, grebes, and loons, as well as understand their distinctive features, breeding routines, and locations, effectively painting a complete picture of the ecological roles of these Western birds for scientific purposes or for personal enrichment.