Über den Autor
Peter Holden and Richard Gregory
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgements
Population Trends of British Birds
Using this Book
Bird Topography
Species Accounts
Rarities
Further Reading and Resources
Index
Klappentext
The bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland.
Alongside artworks depicting all common plumages, the detailed text describes each bird's behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and seasonal movements, as well as other useful information. The guide also includes UK population trends and up-to-date distribution maps.
Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition also features new artwork and comparison spreads, additional rarities and the most recent taxonomic order, as well as each species' conservation status, a summary of the threats UK species are currently facing and details of what conservationists are doing to help. A new lay-flat binding has also been used, creating easier access to the species accounts at home or in the field.
The new edition now also includes a user-friendly table making key facts and figures about bird's lives more immediately accessible to the reader
