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Antbirds are one of the largest, most diverse groups of birds in the New World, with more than 270 species occupying a wide range of habitats in the vast Neotropical region between northern Mexico and north-central Argentina. Their whistles, croaks, chatters, caws, hoots, rasps, and rattles ring from the leaf litter of the forest floor to the dense green canopy above. This amazing vocal diversity, combined with the birds' secretive nature, means that recognizing each species by voice is a must. This three-CD set features the songs of nearly all currently recognized antbird species.

Parrots are one of the most threatened bird groups in the world. This three-CD audio guide, Voices of New World Parrots, presents the characteristic sounds of virtually all of the New World parrots. Covering some 140 species, as well as many distinctive forms, the guide features a wide range of vocal signals and includes as many call types for each species as are available. Produced to help researchers and other observers learn the calls, the CD will facilitate census work and the ability to protect these magnificent birds. For the casual listener, the guide raises awareness of the amazing diversity of New World parrot species, their unique vocalizations, and the need to protect them.

This 3 CD set covers more than 250 bird species of the Rocky Mountain states and provinces. This region is home to fascinating bird species such as Trumpeter Swan, Mountain Plover, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Sage Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Greater- and Lesser-Prairie Chicken, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Three-toed Woodpecker, Cordilleran Flycatcher, and many more. Contains longer examples and more calls than any other guide. An ideal tool for identification and expanding one’s repertoire of the birds of the Rocky Mountain territories.

California is a birder's paradise. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's latest audio guide, Bird Songs of California, captures it on this 3-CD featuring the voices of some 220 species. Whether you're planning a trip to the Golden State or simply want to learn more about North America's birds, Bird Songs of California is a must.

This 2 CD set captures the voices of more than 200 birds of this diverse region. Learn the voices of Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Red-faced Warbler, Olive Warbler, Painted Redstart, Five-striped Sparrow, and a dazzling array of hummingbirds and owls. Includes extremely rare vagrants to the Southeastern Arizona region such as Eared Trogon, Nutting's Flycatcher, Rufous-backed Robin, Blue Mockingbird, Crescent-chested Warbler, Slate-throated Redstart, Fan-tailed Warbler, Rufous-capped Warbler, and Yellow Grosbeak, and extended song sequences for virtually all specialty birds. Anyone traveling to the increasingly popular Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa will find the recordings of White-striped Woodcreeper, Pine Flycatcher, Spotted Wren and many others very helpful. The perfect audio guide for researchers, beginning birders, new to the region and expert birders alike!

This 3 cassette set covers more than 250 bird species of the Rocky Mountain states and provinces. This region is home to fascinating bird species such as Trumpeter Swan, Mountain Plover, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Sage Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Greater- and Lesser-Prairie Chicken, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Three-toed Woodpecker, Cordilleran Flycatcher, and many more. Contains longer examples and more calls than any other guide. An ideal tool for identification and expanding one’s repertoire of the birds of the Rocky Mountain territories.

Peterson Field Guides, Western Bird Songs by Houghton Mifflin and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology The western edition of A Field Guide to Bird Songs, the best-selling bird song collection ever recorded. This edition includes the songs and calls of 522 species–all the most common and vocal found in western North America. Organized as a companion to Roger Tory Peterson's Field Guide to Western Birds, this is the "birders Bible" of bird song. 2 Audio CDs.

An audio guide to more than 220 species of birds found on the Caribbean Slope of Costa Rica, at middle elevations, in the foothills, and in the lowlands. Includes many commonly heard vocalists as well as less frequently observed Caribbean Slope specialties. A "must-have" for the birder who plans to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve's Penas Blancas Valley; Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo; Parque Nacional Cahuita; Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and other locales, including any Costa Rican rainforest. 2 Audio CDs.

This two-CD guide presents the characteristic sounds of 109 species of rainforest mammals, most never before published. Featured are the voices and sounds of 54 primates and 55 other mammals.

This 2 CD set is the most complete compilation of Alaskan bird sound recordings ever assembled, Bird Songs of Alaska features breeding vocalizations of shorebirds, Alaska-specific dialects, and songs and calls of spectacular Asian rarities. Many vocalizations on this compilation are not available on any other audio field guide, making it an invaluable tool for field research or as a way to enhance the personal pleasure and challenge of birding in a new place. Bird Songs of Alaska includes recordings from Denali National Park, Tongass National Forest, the Aleutian Islands, and other Alaskan locales.

On this 2-CD audio guide you'll hear nearly 200 tracks featuring the hoots, screams, chitters, squawks, squeals, bill claps and barks of 19 regularly occurring species of North American owls and two rarities-the most comprehensive guide to owl vocalizations available.Owls have a rich repertoire of sounds for communicating in the dark. A 56-page booklet with full-color images describes the wide variety of vocalizations made by each species. It will help birders identify these denizens of the night-from the ghostly Barn Owl, to the tiny Elf Owl, to the familiar Great Horned Owl. You'll gain a greater appreciation for owls and their sounds and behaviors.

The recordings are keyed to page numbers in the second edition of the National Geographic Field Guide. The new, third edition, has substantially different page numbers that do not match with these recordings. Emphasized are elusive birds and confusing songs--179 species from across the United States, 120 of which are eastern, are included. 86 minutes. Audio CD.