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February 2009:
The second and final installation in this series follows very much the format of the first.
91 color plates illustrate all field-identifiable species, including subspecies and color
morphs, with distribution maps separated to the back of the book. Succinct facing-page text
concentrates on key field-identification features, including voice. Though not for those
seeking in-depth information in the field, this is an excellent option for anyone looking
for a compact yet comprehensive guide.
Especially useful for those "in-between" countries which don't have a guide
of their own, or for a whirlwind tour across Europe and Asia, this comprehensive series on
Eurasian birds illustrates every species in the Palearctic.
sample pages
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This is one of two companion field guides that illustrate and describe all of the approximately 1,800 bird species found in the Palearctic--the huge region that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, Africa north of the Sahara Desert, and the Middle East excluding the Gulf countries. This volume covers non-passerines--non-songbirds, including raptors, owls, swifts, hummingbirds, cuckoos, and pigeons. It includes every non-passerine species and subspecies, in every adult plumage--all illustrated and described by Norman Arlott, a leading bird artist with many years of field experience.
The two volumes of Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan are the only field guides to illustrate and describe every bird species in the Palearctic. And, for many parts of this region, these books provide the first and only field guides.
- Color plates of all field-identifiable species, including subspecies and color morphs
- Succinct facing-page text concentrates on key field-identification features, including voice
- Detailed distribution map for each species
- Well-researched and accessible
- Handy format--the ideal field guide
- Essential for anyone interested in Eurasian birds
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Norman Arlott, one of the world's leading bird artists, has illustrated close to
100 books, and his artwork regularly appears in magazines. He has led ornithology tours in
East Africa, and has designed special bird stamp issues for many countries, including Jamaica,
the Bahamas, Gambia, and Malawi.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:
"A must for the travelling birder."." --BBC Wildlife
DETAILS:
91 color plates. 256 pp. 5" x 7 ½"; 14 oz / 390 kg
OTHER BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY NORMAN ARLOTT
Threatened Birds of Africa and Related Islands. ICBP/IUCN Red Data Book, Part 1, Third edition, 1985
The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa. Second edition. Struik, 2005.
Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa. Princeton, 2006 (2002).
A Field Guide to the National Parks of East Africa. Collins, 1981 (1994).
Birds of Britain & Ireland: A Guide to Identification and Behaviour. Collins, 1997.
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