Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This comprehensive guide identifies, describes and illustrates over 430 bird species--almost all the birds likely to be encountered in Britain and Europe even in a lifetime of birdwatching. The extensive introduction contains a wealth of information on all aspects of birdwatching, including bird biology, major types of habitat, field craft and equipment, and conservation. The main body of the book provides full details of the birds' distinctive features and plumage, behavior, calls and song, and habitat. The description of each species is accompanied by a color photograph, and color-coded maps show the areas where birds are found at certain times of the year.