The Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe.
This is a full illustrated and beautifully presented guide to over 500 European species including rarities and key vagrants. It includes 700 watercolour paintings and 450 distribution maps.
Features:
- Not only Europe's resident birds and regular migrants but also key vagrants from North American and Asia
- Each species entry includes at least one full-colour illustration, a clear colour distribution map and detailed background information e.g. habitat, feeding habits, mating behaviour and flight patterns
- Advice on the best times and places to view the more secretive or rarer birds
- Special comparison spreads to aid identification of selected bird families
- User-friendly, non-technical language throughout
- Magnificent artwork by leading bird artists - with specially created morphs illustrating features such as plumage changes for key species
- Authoritative and concise writing from leading ornithologists
- Larger and more detailed illustrations than other bird books
- Ideal family reference book, especially for those with an interest in bird-watching
- Attractive spot varnish and matt laminated cover
