A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe

Mountfort, Guy,Peterson, Roger Tory,Hollum, P.A.D.

ISBN 10: 0618166750 / ISBN 13: 9780618166756

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2001

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Synopsis:

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.

Review:

Reviews of the previous editions:

'Easily the most authoritative and best illustrated pocket bird book ever published' Daily Express

'An indispensable aid to anyone travelling in Britain and Europe who is interested in brids' Country Life

'An authoritative, pocketable, generously illustrated, simply written book. They have done their work excellently' The Times

'Comprehensive and reliable. Very full, accurate texts. Good, clear illustrations, with the familiar, useful pointer system to draw attention to important features. The best field guide for use in Europe.' British Birds

'For clarity and speed, it has not been bettered' Irish Times

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and ...
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 5th or later Edition