Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe (Helm Field Guides)
Birding tour operator Kightley, author Madge, and illustrator Dave Nurney have produced an attractive, easy-to-use field guide to the birds of Britain and northwest Europe. Brief introductory material explains how to use the book and offers a bird topography, glossary, and tips for improving birding skills. The rest of the guide, arranged by family, identifies 380 species of birds. Each half-page to full-page entry includes the English common name, the scientific name, size, a range map, and detailed color drawings of all plumages seen in the area. Many of the birds are also depicted in flight. The authors share habitat, tips on identifying the bird (by sight, behavior, and sound), relative abundance, and a comparison to any similar species. Packed with information, this book fits easily into a pocket or backpack. Another excellent choice, Roger Tory Peterson and others' A Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe (Houghton Mifflin, 1993; 5th ed.), covers a wider geographical area and includes 548 species. Recommended for circulating collections in public and academic libraries.ASue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., ILCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.