This identification guide covers all the birds that breed & are regularly seen in Europe, plus a large selection of the rarer visitors. The illustrations show the birds in a variety of plummages, while the detailed text describes over 500 species that may be encountered in the region. It features concise descriptions enabling easy identification, not to mention details of voice, habitat & distribution in Britain & Europe, plus an indication of the status of each species. ideal to be used in the field or at home.