RSPB Complete Birds of Britain and Europe

by Dorling Kindersley (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2007

  $3.47

  Meet the birds of Britain and Europe with the RSPB - Europe's largest conservation organization. Whether you are an armchair addict, or a bird-watching pioneer this guide and 70-minute CD are essential reference. Use them to discover all about the 800 species regularly found in Britain and Europe as well as rarer varieties. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about characteristic behavior. Stunning photos show adults in typical plumage, with male, female, juvenile and summer or winter variations helping you to identify birds in the field quickly and easily. Explore up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting resident and migratory distributions so you know which species to expect when you are out. Every fact and image is fully authenticated by the RSPB making this a must have for enthusiasts of all levels.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.47

  This guide uses an integrated photographic approach to profile the extraordinary range of birds found in the Western Palearctic region. With its comprehensive coverage, easy-to-use layout and visual impact, it should appeal to bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience. The book opens with an introduction that offers a portrait of birds and their habitats. Covering evolution, anatomy and behaviour, it also describes how birds have adapted to different environments - from wetlands and rocky coasts to woodland and urban gardens. The 320 species most commonly seen in Britain and Europe have full-page coverage, comprising of a large photograph of each bird in its most frequently observed plumage with supporting images showing the most important plumage variations: adult/juvenile; male/female; and winter/summer. Additional illustrations reveal the characteristic appearance of each bird in flight, while in situ views portray a range of behaviours and habits. Similar-looking species and subspecies are also pictured, for comparison. In each species profile, key features are highlighted by annotation around each picture and further details of voice, nesting, feeding, migration, habitat, nomenclature, physical statistics, social grouping, behaviour, lifespan and conservation status are presented in jargon-free text. Distribution is shown in colour-coded maps. In addition to the main species, over 200 less common and peripheral birds are also illustrated and described, while a further 276 very rare and introduced species are concisely profiled.