Field guides for the modern explorer
Know what you found.
Trusted field guides for North American species. Clear ID, accurate range maps, and natural history you can rely on.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Available nowFrogs, salamanders, turtles, snakes, lizards, and more, with illustrations and range for every species.
Mammals of North America
Coming soonComprehensive guides to native mammals across the continent, from shrews to bison.
Bird Codes
Look up ABA and AOU alpha codes for banding, field notes, and data collection.
Schechter Natural History on YouTube
Short videos on field skills, ID tips, and natural history.
1100+ species
Detailed range & habitat
Built for the field
About Schechter Natural History
We build illustrated field guides for the modern explorer and share the fieldwork behind them on YouTube. With a focus on education and conservation, we head into the wilderness to find, film, and document the reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds of North America.
Every species in our apps has its own page on this site, so you can look up range, habitat, and identification notes before you ever open the app.