Birds (Collins Gem) - Softcover

Flegg, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007178603 ISBN 13: 9780007178605

Publisher: Collins, 2006

Synopsis

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.

This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain and Europe.

Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites.

In addition, an extensive introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain and Europe.

About this title

Synopsis:

The only comprehensive, full-colour, pocket-sized guide to significant British and Northern European birds. This completely new edition of the best pocket-sized bird guide around uses both photography and original artwork to provide a practical and attractive identification guide. Collins Gem Birds has easy-to-use identification details linked to full-colour illustrations for over 200 European species, covering all those that most birdwatchers could expect to see in a lifetime. Each bird entry includes notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites. In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

From the Back Cover:

The only comprehensive pocket-sized, photographic guide to birds

Describes the 240 European species that most bird watchers could expect to see in a lifetime

With advice on the knowledge, skills and equipment needed to get the best out of birdwatching

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007178603
• ISBN 13: 9780007178605
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256