The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic - Hardcover

Mark Beaman; Steve Madge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713639601 ISBN 13: 9780713639605

Publisher: Helm, 1998

Synopsis

Identification guide covering all the bird species to have occurred in the European region. The species are covered by family, with each family introduction followed by the relevant colour plates and species accounts and for 625 species there are detailed colour maps within the text.

About this title

From the Publisher

Drawing on their unrivaled field experience in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, authors Mark Beaman and Steve Madge have combined forces with some of Europe's finest bird artists to produce the region's most comprehensive bird guide ever. The book covers nearly nine hundred species, with color illustrations showing the main plumage stages and subspecies, and an extensive yet concise text explaining all aspects of identification as well as status and habitat. Large detailed maps offering distributional information have been designed for easy use by beginning and expert birdwatchers alike.

During the compilation of this book, Beaman and Madge traveled throughout the region, from Iceland and Siberia, to the Cape Verde Islands, Egypt, and Georgia. Their field experience is reflected in the breadth and accuracy of the information presented in this guide. The innovative design of this book allows for a thorough treatment of difficult or littleknown groups. In fact, far more plumages are illustrated and discussed in this book than in other field guides, making An Identification Guide to the Birds of Europe and the Western Palearctic an indispensable resource for all serious birdwatchers.

About the Author

Mark Beaman, who has traveled throughout the world studying birds, is the author of Palearctic Birds and A Guide to the Birds of Malta. He is the founder of one of Europe's largest bird tour companies, Birdquest. Steve Madge, a partner in Limosa Holidays, has guided bird tours on all of the continents. His books include Wildfowl/Waterfowl, which was voted "Best Bird Book of the Year" by British Birds magazine in 1988.

Edition details

• Publisher: Helm
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713639601
• ISBN 13: 9780713639605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1