Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Northern Europe

Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Northern Europe

Author: Detlef Singer

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781852235963

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This is an identification guide to over 300 species of European birds. Each species is illustrated with a superb half-page color photograph, and for many species there is also color artwork showing other plumages. The text for each species describes characteristics, habitat, distribution, breeding, and feeding habits.


Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe

Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe

Author: Chris Kightley

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 9780300074550

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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


Birds of Britain and Europe

Birds of Britain and Europe

Author: Roger Tory Peterson

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 0007192347

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First published 50 years ago and never out of print, this is the classic birdwatcher's field guideFor 50 years Collins Birds of Britain and Europe has been the standard field guide, providing an concise guide to the essential features of bird recognition. This classic guide, now in its fifth edition, will be relaunched in new livery to attract a new generation of birders. The 'Peterson' guide is well-recognised for giving prominence to key identification features, so is ideal for beginners, as well as providing extensive coverage for more expert birdwatchers. In Peterson's words, 'the purpose of this field guide is to make it easier for 999 out of 1,000 readers to identify birds'. there are over 1500 colour illustrations by Roger Tory Peterson. The maps compiled by P. A. D. Hollom show the breeding range and winter range for each species.


Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe

Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe

Author: Lars-Henrik Olsen

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2013-08-25

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0691157537

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An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds Covers 175 species Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork Includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps


Collins Bird Guide

Collins Bird Guide

Author: Lars Svensson

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9780007100828

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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.


Britain's Birds

Britain's Birds

Author: Rob Hume

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0691199795

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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


A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe

A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe

Author: Roger Tory Peterson

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780618166756

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With 364 range maps and 96 color plates portraying 548 species, this is the classic field guide to European birds. Covering 698 species, the descriptive text includes information on geographical races, vagrants, and introduced species. Confusing species such as waders, raptors, and warblers have additional notes on how to distinguish them.