The Helm Guide to Bird Identification: An In-depth Look at Confusion Species

The Helm Guide to Bird Identification: An In-depth Look at Confusion Species

by Alan Harris (Illustrator), Alan Harris (Illustrator), Keith Vinicombe (Author)

Synopsis

This book covers difficult identification issues by looking at tricky species pairs or groups of birds, and comparing and contrasting their respective features. Designed as a field companion, it supplements the standard field guides and provides much additional information. As well as detailed texts, the books include extensive illustrations of all relevant ages and plummages of the species concerned.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 400
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Helm
Published: 27 Mar 2014

ISBN 10: 1408130351
ISBN 13: 9781408130353
Book Overview: An essential field guide companion covering species pairs or groups that are difficult to identify.

Media Reviews
a godsend to anyone wanting to tell a bar-tailed from a black-tailed godwit, a firecrest from a goldcrest or a greenfinch from a siskin. * Daily Express *
a helpful new book. ...It is carefully detailed but it is also agreeably written. * Times *
It does exactly as it says on the cover. ...a fine book * Sunday Express *
this is an indispensable addition to your library. * Scottish Birds *
Author Bio
Keith Vinicombe is one of Britain's top ID experts, writing regularly for Birdwatch magazine on the subject. Alan Harris is one of the world's top bird artists.