Welcome to Buteo Books
An independent family-owned bookstore carrying one of the largest selections of birding books in the world. We are open online and on the Miracle Mile!
Just Flown in...
Browse recently published bird and nature books.
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The Illuminated Book of Birds
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The Cuckoo's Lea: The Forgotten History of Birds and Place
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Bird Photographer of the Year: Collection 10
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Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore (Pedia Books)
Regular price $17.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Featured & Favorites
Regularly recommended, re-read, and shared by the community!
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Sold outThe Peregrine
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Birding For A Better World : A Guide to Finding Joy And Community in Nature
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Habitats of North America: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
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Birds of Point Reyes
Regular price $25.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Popular Categories
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ABA Field Guides
Get to know the birds of your state! Illustrated with crisp color...
Coming Soon
Forthcoming titles available for pre-order.
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In the Shadow of the Bridge: Birds of the Bay Area [not yet published]
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Pocket Nature: Bird-Watching: Press Pause and Admire the Avian World [not yet published]
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Habitats of Europe: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists [not yet published]
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Bird City: Adventures in New York's Urban Wilds [not yet published]
Regular price $28.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
![In the Shadow of the Bridge: Birds of the Bay Area [not yet published]](http://buteobooks.com/cdn/shop/files/ISHA_BOFTBA.jpg?v=1758400444&width=533)
Featured Collection
Backyard Birding - get to know your most local patch.
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Sold outThe Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Backyard Birds West: A Seymore Gulls Field Guide
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Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Northern California (Nature-Friendly Gardens)
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The Backyard Bird Chronicles [used]
Regular price $21.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$36.00 USDSale price $21.00 USDSold out
Browse by Region
Whether you're planning a trip or want to escape via the pages, we've got a book that fits the bill (or beak.) Filter by region, country, or state.
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada, 8th Edition
Vendor:National GeographicRegular price $32.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Folding California Nature Guides
Vendor:Earth Sky + WaterRegular price From $5.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Birds of Northern California
Vendor:R.W. Morse CompanyRegular price $24.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide
Vendor:Heyday BooksRegular price $35.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
![Book cover National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada, 8th Edition [not yet published]](http://buteobooks.com/cdn/shop/files/15488.png?v=1752543699&width=533)
Browse by Species
Get to know raptors, shorebirds, warblers, and more. Filter by the type of bird you'd like to read about.
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The Gull Guide: North America
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Flight of the Godwit: Tracking Epic Shorebird Migrations
Regular price $27.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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The Peregrine
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Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide
Regular price $27.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Children's
Bird books for young readers (and the young at heart!)
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The Peregrine's Journey: A Story of Migration
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Baby Birder Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book
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Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diversity
Regular price $17.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Shop In Person
The Buteo Books brick-and-mortar is open! If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or have plans to visit, we hope you'll come see us.
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