RSPB Handbook of British Birds - Fifth edition

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Professor Richard Gregory, Richard Gregory, Peter Holden, Peter Gregory Holden, Holden Peter
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781472980267
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-8026-7
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
• Series: RSPB
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; NATURE / Animals / Birds, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), United Kingdom, Great Britain, Educational: Biology, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest