Author : Nicholas Hammond
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN 13 : 9781847736017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (36 download)
Book Synopsis New Holland Concise Bird Guide by : Nicholas Hammond
Download or read book New Holland Concise Bird Guide written by Nicholas Hammond and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2010-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 250 species, which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show where relevant variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page. The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species.