Finches and Sparrows: An Identification Guide (Helm Field Guides) - Hardcover
An identification guide to the world's 'true' finches and sparrows. All 290 species in the families Fringillidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae are described and illustrated with 73 detailed colour plates. Over 280 colour maps accompany the plates and show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. The text is also complemented with line drawings depicting wing patterns, bill and head stripes and other plumage details.
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One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1994
"This is an exceptionally well-illustrated book, solidly produced, and chock-full of information for the serious birder's library or coffee table. It is a book to dip into or drool over while fancying beautiful and interesting birds in faraway places which we can hope to visit one day."--Audubon Naturalist News
"This is a major identification reference work covering a confusing and difficult group of species. It is a book that every ornithologist and serious birder will want to own. Most highly recommended."--Wildlife Activist
"The illustrations are attractive and useful for identification of all 290 finches. In many cases these are the best available color plates for the species."--Quarterly Review of Biology
Peter Clement is a member of the British Birds Rarities Committee and is currently employed by English Nature. Alan Harris, voted British Birds "Bird Illustrator of the Year" in 1982, is that magazine's joint art consultant. John Davis won British Birds "Bird Illustrator of the Year" competition in 1991 and has twice won the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds' Fine Art Award.
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One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1994
"This is an exceptionally well-illustrated book, solidly produced, and chock-full of information for the serious birder's library or coffee table. It is a book to dip into or drool over while fancying beautiful and interesting birds in faraway places which we can hope to visit one day."--Audubon Naturalist News
"This is a major identification reference work covering a confusing and difficult group of species. It is a book that every ornithologist and serious birder will want to own. Most highly recommended."--Wildlife Activist
"The illustrations are attractive and useful for identification of all 290 finches. In many cases these are the best available color plates for the species."--Quarterly Review of Biology
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- PublisherChristopher Helm
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0713680172
- ISBN 13 9780713680171
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages480
- IllustratorHarris Alan & Davis John
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Book Description Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Harris, Alan & Davis, John (illustrator). 1st edition. A hint of tanning to page edges. Small tear at foot of ffep and next page. Spine lightly sunned. Weight: 1 Language: English. Seller Inventory # 29091
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Harris, Alan and Davis, John (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book - fine, dust jacket - near fine (slightly faded). 290 species, 73 colour plates. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rates - extra postage may be requested for UK 1st class/overseas deliveries. Seller Inventory # 003665
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Book Description Condition: Very Good. Harris, Alan & Davis, John (illustrator). x, 500, 73 col plates, line drawings, distribution maps. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded). Reprint (first published 1993). Covers all the world's 290 species in the families Fringilidae, Estrilidae and Passeridae. [9780713680171]. Seller Inventory # S42402
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Harris, Alan & Davis, John (illustrator). Clean boards, with gilt titles to spine and an unclipped DW. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions. Features 73 coloured plates and over 280 colour maps. 500pp. (16.5x24cm). Please contact us for any more information. Seller Inventory # 2826
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Book Description Harris, Alan & Davis, John (illustrator). FIRST EDITION, VERY GOOD HARDBACK IN DUSTWRAPPER. COVERS ALL 290 SPECIES OF TRUE FINCHES AND SPARROWS. 73 COLOUR PLATES, 950 PORTRAITS IN ALL AND 280 COLOUR MAPS. Seller Inventory # 34142
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