This is a single-volume guide to South American passerines, based on a two-volume work first published in 1989 & 1994. For the new edition, the text has been condensed, most of the missing species that were not illustrated before have now been painted, & brand new maps have been compiled for every species. This is a major identification guide to the songbirds of South America. No other single volume guide exists for passerines (though there is a single-volume guide for non-passerines from Collins). There are still large areas of South America without a comprehensive field guide, so this book will become essential for anyone birding in these areas (e.g. Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay & Uruguay). ...

This is a bird-identification guide with a difference. Instead of using colour plates of paintings to identify the species, it features photographs, covering all 840 bird species that live or visit the Australian continent. Following a brief introduction about bird biology, habitats & bird families, the main part of the book comprises species entries. Each species is depicted in a photograph, or two where male & female vary or breeding plumage is different. A map shows each species' distribution in & around Australia, & the text gives details of size, colour, shape, behaviour, calls & habitat. The at-a-glance symbols at the end of each entry indicate major habitat types. ...

Australia is home to a spectacular diversity of birdlife, from parrots & penguins to emus & vibrant passerines. Birds of Australia covers all 714 species of resident birds & regularly occurring migrants & features more than 1, 100 stunning color photographs, including many photos of subspecies & plumage variations never before seen in a field guide. Detailed facing-page species accounts describe key identification features such as size, plumage, distribution, behavior, & voice. This one-of-a-kind guide also provides extensive habitat descriptions with a large number of accompanying photos. The text relies on the very latest IOC taxonomy & the distribution maps incorporate the most current mapping data, making this the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds. Covers all 714 species of resident birds & regularly occurring migrants Features more than 1, 100 stunning color photos

Includes:: facing-page species accounts, habitat descriptions, & distribution maps The ideal photographic guide for beginners & seasoned birders alike

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Birds of Belize is a definitive guide to birdwatching & identifying in the country. 573 species are comprehensively described in profiles covering appearance, behaviour, voice, habitat, distribution & status. 56 drawn illustrations show species in male, female & juvenile plumages where appropriate, & a selection of 234 maps show seasonality & range in Belize. ...

This guide aims to give the reader a general overview of Bermuda`s birds in an easy to read & understandable format. Although there are only 22 resident breeding bird species, the complex array of migrants & vagrants that visit the island every year have resulted in a list of Approx. 360 different species. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, this book contains full accounts of the more common species found in Bermuda, along with all the resident species & the two endemics. ...

Birds of Borneo is the first comprehensive guide to the varied avifauna of this island biodiversity hotspot, which comprises the tiny state of Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah & Sarawak, & the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. More than 630 bird species have been recorded on Borneo &, using the most up-to-date taxonomy & nomenclature, this guide

Includes:: all recently split species & also gives full coverage of distinctive Bornean races where they differ from their counterparts on neighbouring islands or in mainland South-east Asia. Borneo is of particular ecological significance; the unique combination of its tropical latitude & the relief of the l&, which

Includes:: high mountains & rainforests, has created many isolated micro-habitats which have enabled a remarkable number of different species of birds to evolve, many of which are endemic to the isl&. Every species recorded is described in detail with key identification characteristics & habitat information given, plus a colour distribution map. All species are illustrated, with paintings by the same expert team of artists who worked on the celebrated ” Birds of South-East Asia”, also in the Helm Field guides series.



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This book provides a complete identification guide to the birds of this important region, including descriptions & colour illustrations of all 820 species found there, many of which do not occur anywhere else. Information is provided on where to look for endemic & insular forms & on major birding localities. Introductory chapters discuss habitats, climate, l&-use, & conservation. This volume is intended for reference & for pleasure, for amateur & professional ornithologists, for birdwatchers & for tourists to Indonesia & region. ...

Here is the ultimate field guide to Botswana`s stunningly diverse birdlife. Covering all 597 species recorded to date, Birds of Botswana features more than 1, 200 superb color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality & breeding bars, & a color distribution map for each species. Drawing on the latest regional & national data, the book highlights the best birding areas in Botswana, provides helpful tips on where & when to see key species, & depicts special races & morphs specific to Botswana. This is the first birding guide written by a Botswana-based ornithologist & the only one dedicated specifically to Botswana. Portable & easy to use, Birds of Botswana is the essential travel companion for anyone visiting this remarkable country. * Covers all 597 species of birds found in Botswana, including subspecies & color variants specific to Botswana * Features more than 1, 200 color illustrations--with more than one illustration for species where the sexes & ages differ *

Includes:: detailed species accounts, seasonality & breeding bars, & color distribution maps * Draws on the latest bird data & the expertise of leading birders in Botswana

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Featuring 280 species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden, this user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habits, taxonomy & nomenclature, bird topography, & the best places to watch birds, in a way that doesn't assume prior knowledge of the subject. It

Includes:: a list of useful addresses & contacts.

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A comprehensive guide to the birds of Britain & Europe, featuring hundreds of stunning photographs & packed with amazing avian ...