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Mariner
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds
Photo-based and beginner-friendly.
93Bird
4.8· 1,034 Amazon ratings
$12.99
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 504 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Beginning North American birders wanting a compact, photo-based guide that's easy to use in the field.
Skip it if
You prefer painted plates or an exhaustive reference; this favors edited photos and portability.
Region
North America
Format
Paperback (compact)
Art style
Photos (digitally edited)
Best for
Beginners / portable field use
Buyers praise
- Bird Identification
- Content
- Quality
- Field Guide
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Skip it if
You prefer painted plates or an exhaustive reference; this favors edited photos and portability.
You need a pocket ID guide; this is a behavior-focused book, not a field reference.
Region
North America
North America
Format
Paperback (compact)
Hardcover
Art style
Photos (digitally edited)
Illustrations (paintings)
Species covered
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Pages
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Best for
Beginners / portable field use
Understanding bird behavior
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Owner satisfaction93/100
Field value94/100
Specifications
- Region
- North America
- Format
- Paperback (compact)
- Art style
- Photos (digitally edited)
- Best for
- Beginners / portable field use
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Mariner)Show
- Houghton Mifflin Field Guide to Birds of N.A. by Kaufman Field Guides - 0-618-57423-9
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