Choosing among birding field guides & calls can mean choosing between breadth and focus. The Peterson lot offers multiple illustrated books covering exotic and North American species, while the National Audubon Society guide centers on an Eastern Region reference. The right pick depends on whether you want a varied shelf of bird books or one named regional guide.
Quick verdict
The Lot Of 7 Bird Species Ornithology Peterson Exotic North American Guide wins on breadth: it brings together seven books, several bird-related topics, and coverage of exotic and North American species. The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Reg - GOOD wins on focused regional use and lower listed price. At USD 23.99 versus USD 8.60, the absolute price gap is $15.39.
At-a-glance comparison
| Comparison point | Peterson Exotic North American Guide Lot | National Audubon Society Eastern Region Field Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 23.99 | USD 8.60 |
| Scope | Mixed lot of 7 bird species ornithology books covering exotic and North American species | North American birds, Eastern Region |
| Format | Hardcover | Hardcover |
| Notable detail | Dust Jacket, Illustrated, published in the 1970s | Revised, Edition 2 |
Where each choice wins
- Choose the Peterson lot for range: The mixed collection spans exotic and North American species, includes illustrated books with dust jackets, and is intended for adults, young adults, and ages 9-12.
- Choose the Audubon guide for a defined regional reference: Its title names the Eastern Region and a revised edition, making the scope easier to identify before choosing.
- Choose Audubon for the lower listed price: USD 8.60 leaves a $15.39 difference compared with the Peterson lot.
- Choose the lot for a mixed-age book collection: Its stated audience includes both children ages 9-12 and adults, rather than a single reader group.
Product notes
Peterson Exotic North American Guide Lot
The Peterson lot makes sense when the appeal is variety rather than one uniform reference. It is a mixed lot of seven bird species ornithology books by various authors, with coverage of exotic and North American species and a range of bird-related topics. The illustrated format and dust jackets add clear physical features for shoppers building a traditional birding book collection, while the stated audience spans ages 9-12, young adults, and adults. Its 1970s publication era also gives the collection a vintage character. The limitation is the mixed-lot structure: the author and book title are both identified as Mixed Lot, so the set is less direct for someone seeking one consistently named guide with a defined regional scope.
National Audubon Society Eastern Region Field Guide
The Audubon guide is the more focused choice for readers drawn to a named regional reference. Its title specifies North American birds and the Eastern Region, while the revised edition and Edition 2 details give the book a clearly defined place within the National Audubon Society Field Guides series. The hardcover format and Good condition make the listed edition straightforward to identify, and its USD 8.60 price keeps the purchase centered on one lower-priced reference. The trade-off is scope: the title focuses on the Eastern Region, whereas the Peterson lot combines exotic and North American subjects across multiple books. Shoppers wanting a varied collection of topics may find Audubon's single regional emphasis less expansive.
Final choice by use case
For a broad birding book collection, pick the Peterson lot because its mixed set covers exotic and North American species and includes seven illustrated books. For an Eastern Region reference, choose the Audubon guide because that region is named directly in the title and the edition is identified as revised. For the lower listed price, Audubon is the clear choice at USD 8.60. If the intended readers span ages 9-12 through adulthood, the Peterson lot has the more explicitly wide audience. In short, choose Peterson for variety and collection breadth; choose Audubon for regional focus and a lower purchase price.
