Short description
This title, originally published in 1993, represents one of the best collections of colour photography of birds. It has been fully updated with the species' new common names, the distribution maps have been updated, and certain images have been substituted for better examples.
Long description
This title, originally published in 1993, represents one of the best collections of colour photography of birds. It has been fully updated with the species' new common names, the distribution maps have been updated, and certain images have been substituted for better examples. All in all, this title is a 'must-have' for the serious birder, as it covers 790 species, assembled according to family. Each entry includes a concise but comprehensive description of each bird, including its common name, scientific name, size, and detailed information on its plumage, call and other information required to identify it.