Icelandic Bird Guide: Appearance, Way of Life, Habitat

J.O. Hilmarsson

ISBN 10: 9979332204 / ISBN 13: 9789979332206

Published by MAL OG MENNING, 2011

About this Item

As new (sold with the original protective cover).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Icelandic Bird Guide: Appearance, Way of Life, Habitat
• Publisher: MAL OG MENNING
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9979332204
• ISBN 13: 9789979332206
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 1W x 21H x 14.5D centimeters 1 centimeters width by 21 centimeters height by 14.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 748 grams

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Synopsis

This new edition of the popular Icelandic Bird Guide has been completely revised and expanded. It covers all Icelandic breeding birds and regular visitors in detail and also describes numerous annual vagrants – more than 160 species in total. This book is an ideal identification guide when travelling around Iceland for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike. The clear and concise text describes the birds' appearance and behaviour, as well as their diet and habitat. Maps and diagrams clearly show distribution, movements and population sizes. The book includes more than 700 stunning photos, including photographs of eggs at actual size. Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson is a leading authority on the birds of Iceland and one of the country's most experienced bird photographers. He has written numerous articles on birds in books, magazines and newspapers and is the author of the book The Puffin. Jóhann Óli has held many courses, lectures and exhibitions