Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe (Peterson Field Guides) - Softcover

Roger Tory Peterson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0395480884 ISBN 13: 9780395480885

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 1990

Synopsis

Entries for all the birds of Europe, including rare vagrants, describing features of identification, habits and habitat, and calls and songs are accompanied by distribution maps

About this title

About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson lived in the USA until his death in 1999 and is widely recognised as the inventor of the modern field guide. Naturalist, artist, educator, photographer, he was active in numerous fields. Above all, he is recognised for as one of the most important individuals in the 20th century to kindle in the public a widespread interest and concern for the natural world.

Review

Reviews of the previous editions: 'Easily the most authoritative and best illustrated pocket bird book ever published' Daily Express 'An indispensable aid to anyone travelling in Britain and Europe who is interested in brids' Country Life 'An authoritative, pocketable, generously illustrated, simply written book. They have done their work excellently' The Times 'Comprehensive and reliable. Very full, accurate texts. Good, clear illustrations, with the familiar, useful pointer system to draw attention to important features. The best field guide for use in Europe.' British Birds 'For clarity and speed, it has not been bettered' Irish Times

Edition details

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0395480884
• ISBN 13: 9780395480885
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 288