Author: Chris Kightley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300074550
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This invaluable book is the ultimate pocket guide to the birds of Britain and north-west Europe. Covering birds of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Britain, and Ireland, it describes 386 species, including all breeding species and all regular and scarce migrants. The definitive and accurate text highlights the key features that are required to make quick and safe identification. Almost every species is illustrated with a plate and all plumages regularly seen in the region are depicted. Similar species are compared to scale on double-page spreads as an aid to identification. Numerous maps are also included. Copublished with Pica Press
Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe
Author: Chris Kightley
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781873403495
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This is a pocket guide to the birds of Britain and Northwest Europe. The 380 species are fully described, including all breeding species and all regular and scarce migrants. The text highlights the key features and information required to make quick and safe identifications.
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781873403495
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This is a pocket guide to the birds of Britain and Northwest Europe. The 380 species are fully described, including all breeding species and all regular and scarce migrants. The text highlights the key features and information required to make quick and safe identifications.
Birds of Great Britain, Europe and Africa
Author: David Alderton
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A lavish guide to the world of birds in Britain, Europe and Africa, finely illustrated with color photographs and specially commissioned artworks.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A lavish guide to the world of birds in Britain, Europe and Africa, finely illustrated with color photographs and specially commissioned artworks.
Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Author: Frédéric Jiguet
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691172439
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691172439
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe
Birds of Europe
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
A fully revised edition of the standard field guide to Europe's birds Since it was first published, Birds of Europe has become the definitive field guide to the diverse birdlife found in Europe. Now this superb guide has been brought fully up to date with revised text and maps along with added illustrations. Uniquely designed for easy use in the field, this expanded edition covers all 772 species found in the region as well as 32 introduced species or variants and 118 very rare visitors. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitat, range, and size. More than 3,500 full-color illustrations depict every species and all major plumage variations, and color distribution maps provide breeding, wintering, and migration ranges for every species. Complete with an introduction to each group of birds that addresses major problems of observation and identification, this new edition is the ultimate field guide to Europe's fascinating birdlife. Expanded and fully updated Covers all 772 species found in Europe, 32 introduced species or variants, and 118 very rare visitors Features more than 3,500 color illustrations that depict every species Includes detailed species accounts Provides color distribution maps for every species Color plates face text and maps for at-a-glance identification
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
A fully revised edition of the standard field guide to Europe's birds Since it was first published, Birds of Europe has become the definitive field guide to the diverse birdlife found in Europe. Now this superb guide has been brought fully up to date with revised text and maps along with added illustrations. Uniquely designed for easy use in the field, this expanded edition covers all 772 species found in the region as well as 32 introduced species or variants and 118 very rare visitors. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitat, range, and size. More than 3,500 full-color illustrations depict every species and all major plumage variations, and color distribution maps provide breeding, wintering, and migration ranges for every species. Complete with an introduction to each group of birds that addresses major problems of observation and identification, this new edition is the ultimate field guide to Europe's fascinating birdlife. Expanded and fully updated Covers all 772 species found in Europe, 32 introduced species or variants, and 118 very rare visitors Features more than 3,500 color illustrations that depict every species Includes detailed species accounts Provides color distribution maps for every species Color plates face text and maps for at-a-glance identification
Gulls of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Author: Peter Adriaens
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691222835
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"There is no summary for this book at this time"--
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691222835
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"There is no summary for this book at this time"--
Britain's Birds
Author: Rob Hume
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691199795
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain's Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better than before. Combining the finest of identification guide content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements that make identification easier. Provides comprehensive coverage of all the birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland Describes and illustrates all plumages likely to be encountered Features more than 3,200 stunning photographs carefully selected to show the birds as you really see them Outlines simple steps to help you identify any bird you see Presents simple and accurate comparisons of similar and difficult species New features include: Coverage of 12 new species recorded since the first edition plus revisions to reflect the latest taxonomy Coverage of all subspecies Improved identification aids, including more than 400 new photos, enhanced photo annotations and many redesigned plates Fully revised species accounts, including the latest information on identification features, status, numbers, geographical range and date ranges for all plumages that may be seen during only part of the year
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691199795
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain's Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better than before. Combining the finest of identification guide content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements that make identification easier. Provides comprehensive coverage of all the birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland Describes and illustrates all plumages likely to be encountered Features more than 3,200 stunning photographs carefully selected to show the birds as you really see them Outlines simple steps to help you identify any bird you see Presents simple and accurate comparisons of similar and difficult species New features include: Coverage of 12 new species recorded since the first edition plus revisions to reflect the latest taxonomy Coverage of all subspecies Improved identification aids, including more than 400 new photos, enhanced photo annotations and many redesigned plates Fully revised species accounts, including the latest information on identification features, status, numbers, geographical range and date ranges for all plumages that may be seen during only part of the year
The Collins Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
Author: Hermann Heinzel
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Europe's Birds
Author: Rob Hume
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691177651
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691177651
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.
The New Encyclopedia of British, European and African Birds
Author: David Alderton
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781844775545
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An expert detailed guide to species with a natural history introduction including advice on birdwatching.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781844775545
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An expert detailed guide to species with a natural history introduction including advice on birdwatching.
Collins Bird Guide
Author: Lars Svensson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007100828
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
With expanded text and even larger colour illustrations, this guide covers every species and every plumage you will see, with detailed information on identification, habitat and voice.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007100828
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
With expanded text and even larger colour illustrations, this guide covers every species and every plumage you will see, with detailed information on identification, habitat and voice.