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PALEARCTIC (EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA, ASIA)
Africa north of the Sahara, and Asia north of the Himalayas, including China, Korea, and Japan

The titles listed under these headings are BRAND NEW books listed alphabetically by author.
Price is for the cloth (hardback) edition unless indicated otherwise. Buteo Books makes
every effort to keep these titles in stock, but both price and availability are subject to change.

FIELD GUIDES: IDENTIFY BIRDS

The following field guides cover the entire Palearctic Region:

26-202. ARLOTT, Norman. Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. Passerines: Tyrant Flycatchers to Buntings. Princeton, 2007. A field guide to all the passerines found from Britain, eastwards to Japan, and as far south as the Sahara and Himalayas. The volume on Non-Passerines is listed below. $29.95
This title was published in the UK under the title Birds of the Palearctic.

28-193: ARLOTT, Norman. Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. Non-Passerines: Loons to Woodpeckers. Princeton, 2009. 91 color plates, distribution maps. 256 pp. Paperback. The companion to Arlott’s volume on Passerines, published in 2007, completing the series that illustrates every species in the Palearctic. $29.95

Field Guides for Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East:

ADAMIAN, Martin S. and Daniel KLEM, Jr. A Field Guide to the Birds of Armenia. American University of Armenia, 1997. 61 color plates illustrate 346 species. The text (opposite the plates) includes English name, Latin name, and Armenian name in Armenian script, plus field marks for Adult, and Juvenile, Similar species, Behavior, Habitat, Nest, and Eggs. Distribution maps are in full color, with locations. Indices in English, Armenian, and Latin, and a complete checklist. 220 pp. Flexi. $44.00

496. BAKER, Kevin. Identification Guide to European Non-Passerines. British Trust for Ornithology, Field Guide No. 24, 1993. Moult, sexing, ageing, geographical variation, and biometrics. Line drawings. 332 pp. Paperback. $35.00

503. BROWN, Roy, et al. Tracks & Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe: An Identification Guide. Helm, 1987 (1992). 232 pp. Paperback. $32.95

504. BRUUN, Bertel, Hakan DELIN, and Lars SVENSSON. The Hamlyn Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe. Hamlyn, 1992. Illustrations by Arthur SINGER. 320 pp. Paperback. OUT OF PRINT

24-201. CLARKE, Tony. Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde. A&C Black, 2006. Comprehensive field guide to all resident, migrant and vagrant species. Over 450 species illustrated on 56 color plates. Paperback. $29.95

511. COTTRIDGE, David M. and Richard PORTER. Photographic Guide to the Birds of Israel and the Middle East. Ralph Curtis, 2000. Color photos and distribution maps for 252 species. Pocket size. 144 pp. Paperback. $15.95

512. COUZENS, Dominic. Birds of Britain & Ireland: A Guide to Identification and Behaviour. Collins, 1997. Color plates by Norman ARLOTT. 252 pp. Paperback. $19.95

24-205. COUZENS, Dominic. Birds by Behaviour. Collins, 2003. Identify birds by behavior -the way they fly, feed and flock, as well as their physical features, especially useful in identification of similar species. Covering the birds of Britain and Europe, organized by family, and including over 1000 color illustrations of birds as you will actually see them in the field. 256 pp. Paperback. $32.50

25-197. De JUANA, Eduardo. Aves de España. Lynx Edicions, 2005. Second edition. In Spanish. A complete field guide with color plates by Juan M. VARELA. Includes alternative plumages, full color distribution maps, and a section of accidentals. 255 pp. In Spanish. $35.00

23-230. FLEGG, Jim and David HOSKING. Photographic Field Guide: Birds of Britain and Europe. New Holland, 2002. 430 species. Color photos, distribution maps, seasonal abundance diagrams. 256 pp. Flexi. OUT OF PRINT

24-216. GALVEZ, Rafael Antonio, Lexo GAVASHELISHVILI, Zura JAVAKHISHVILI. Raptors and Owls of Georgia (Caucasus region). Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife, 2005. Bilingual: In English and Georgian. Covers 45 species found in this former Soviet Socialist Republic, including breeding birds, seasonal residents, migrants, and rare visitors. 128 pp. Paperback. $24.95

24-218. GAVASHELISHVILI, Lexo. Vultures of Georgia and the Caucasus. Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife, 2005. In English and Georgian. Describes four species of vultures with biology, ecology, distribution, habitats and conservation management. Illustrated with color photos and maps from satellite telemetry studies. 96 pp. Paperback. $19.95

540. HEINZEL, H., R. FITTER, and J. PARSLOW. Birds of Britain and Europe with North Africa and the Middle East. A Collins Pocket Guide, 1995(1998). Color plates, range maps. 384 pp. Paperback. A handy field guide, one of the best in its coverage of the region, with excellent plates. OUT OF PRINT

543. HOLLOM, P.A.D., R. PORTER, S. CHRISTENSEN & I. WILLIS. Birds of the Middle East and North Africa. Buteo, 1988. 700 species covered, 350 of which are illustrated. Companion to A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe by Peterson et al. Covers Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Israel, Cyprus, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, UAR, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. 320 pp. List Price - $32.95; On Sale for $9.95

23-238. HILMARSSON, Oli Johann. Icelandic Bird Guide. IDUNN, 2003. [2000] Photographic guide with over 500 color photos of birds and eggs. Multilingual bird name list, checklist, distribution maps, occurrence and statistics. Complete checklist included. 192 pp. $59.95

NEW! JONSSON, Lars. Birds of Europe with North Africa and the Middle East. Christopher Helm, 1992 [2006 reprint]. This field guide covers all but a few of the Western Palearctic’s breeding birds, and includes information on all regularly encountered vagrants. It has 140 color plates and, with distribution maps and illustrations on facing pages, it is practically designed and easy to use. There are introductory sections on feathers, topography, silhouette, actions, shape and size, moult, plumage terminology, color variation, voice, migration, vagrants, and systematics. Jonsson's depiction of plumage, movement, and character is highly regarded. 559 pp. Paperback. $35.00

26-236. KAVANAGH, James. Birds of Ireland: An Introduction to Familiar Species. Waterford Press, Pocket Naturalist Guide, 2007. Fold-out pocket- size guide to 150 species, with a map of birdwatching sites. $5.95

547. KIGHTLEY, Chris and Steve MADGE. Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe. Yale, 1998. Covers 386 species. Color illustrations by Dave NURNEY. Range maps. 320 pp. Paperback. $24.00

564. PETERSON, Roger Tory, Guy MOUNTFORT, & P.A.D. HOLLOM. Field Guide to the Birds of Britain & Europe, Fifth Edition. Houghton Mifflin, 1993. Revised and updated with 32 new color plates by Peterson. Distribution maps. 261 pp. Paperback. $22.00

565. PORTER, R.F., S. CHRISTENSEN, and P. SCHIERMACKER-HANSEN. Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East. Princeton University Press, 2004. Covers the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra), Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Cyprus. 112 color plates illustrate over 700 species, including all breeding species and regular visitors. Detailed species accounts contain all key identification features, as well as distribution and status. Large distribution maps are located opposite the color plates, together with concise identification text. 460 pp. Paperback. $40.00

577. STERRY, Paul. Birds of the Mediterranean: A Photographic Guide. Yale University Press, 2004. Covers all the bird species in the areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea, which comprise some of the most distinctive and bird-rich habitats in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Digitally manipulated photographic plates. 304 pp. Paperback. $29.00

29-248. SVENSSON, Lars (author). Birds of Europe, Second edition. Princeton University Press, 2010. Killian MULLARNEY and Dan ZETTERSTRÖM (Illustrators). This expanded edition covers all 722 species found in the region as well as 23 introduced species or variants and 103 very rare visitors. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitat, range, and size. More than 3,500 full-color illustrations depict every species and all major plumage variations, and color distribution maps provide breeding, wintering, and migration ranges for every species. A highly detailed field guide. Range maps. 392 pp. Paperback. $29.95 - NOW IN STOCK!
This book was published in Europe under the title Collins Bird Guide.

582. THOM, Valerie. Scottish Birds. HarperCollins, 2000. Revised. Illustrates 180 birds, grouped by the habitat in which they can be seen. English, Gaelic, and Latin names. "Places to Visit" section with over 70 sites. 256 pp. Paperback. $17.95

Field Guides for Asia:

28-196. BRAZIL, Mark. Birds of East Asia: China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Russia. Princeton University Press, 2009. 236 color plates. A comprehensive single-volume field guide. 528 pp. Hardcover - $79.50; Paperback - $39.95 NOW IN STOCK!

FORTHCOMING. BRAUNLICH, Axel, GOMBOBAATAR, Sundev, and Sh. BOLDBAATAR. Birds of Mongolia. Princeton University Press, due June 2010. 83 color plates illustrate all of the species of birds to be found in this landlocked country, with an efficient format and distribution maps. Paperback. $35.00

550. LEE, Woo-shin, Tae-Hoe KOO, and Jin-Young PARK. A Field Guide to the Birds of Korea. Second edition. Seoul: LG Evergreen Foundation, 2005. Illustrated with color plates by Takashi TANIGUCHI. Text and range maps on pages facing plates. 328 pp. Paperback. $29.95
This excellent guide offers complete coverage of the birds of the Korean Peninsula, and is quite useful for Northeast Asia and Japan.

552. MACKINNON, John and Karen PHILLIPPS. A Field Guide to the Birds of China. Oxford University Press, 2000. 128 plates by PHILLIPPS and David SHOWLER, distribution maps, maps on endpapers. Covers over 1300 species. 586 pp. Paperback. $89.50

23-251. MACKINNON, John and Nigel HICKS. Photographic Guide to the Birds of China, Including Hong Kong. Second edition. Ralph Curtis, 2001. A pocket guide with color photos of 252 common species, maps. 144 pp. Paperback. $15.95

26-291. TADAO SHIMBA. A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan and North-east Asia. Yale University Press, 2008. Key facts for identifying nearly 600 bird species found in Japan, Korea, north-east China, and the Russian far east. Over 1,500 color photos, with distribution maps. Paperback. $35.00

27-292. SMITH, Andrew T. and YAN Xie, editors. A Guide to the Mammals of China. Princeton University Press, 2008. All 556 species are illustrated, with Latin and Chinese names and distribution maps. 576 pp. $60.00

Family Identification Guides:

495. BAKER, Kevin. Warblers of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Princeton, 1997. Covers 145 species in detail. 48 color plates, 140 colored maps. 400 pp. $62.50

FINDING GUIDES: WHERE TO WATCH BIRDS

499. BERGIER, Patrick and Fedora. A Birdwatchers' Guide to Morocco. Second edition. Prion, 2003. Each main site entry includes a map, access and permit information, seasonal variations, and site-specific species lists. Also includes a full species checklist. 166 pp. Paperback. $35.00

508. CLARKE, Tony and David COLLINS. A Birdwatchers' Guide to the Canary Islands. Prion, 1996. Drawings by Phil JONES. Maps. 110 pp. Paperback. $35.00

510. COMBRIDGE, Peter and Alan SNOOK. A Birdwatching Guide to Morocco. Arlequin Press, 1997. Where to watch birds - the best sites in the region, with maps, directions, bird lists, and a complete field checklist. 64 pp. Paperback. $21.95

514N. CROZIER, Jacquie. A Birdwatching Guide to France: North of the Loire . Arlequin Press, 2003. Where to watch birds - the best sites in the region, with maps, directions, bird lists, and a complete field checklist. 266 pp. Paperback. $29.95

514. CROZIER, Jacquie. A Birdwatching Guide to France: South of the Loire, including Corsica . Arlequin Press, 2000. Where to watch birds - the best sites in the region, with maps, directions, bird lists, and a complete field checklist. 288 pp. Paperback. $29.95

NEW! 29-205. DUDLEY, Steve. A Birdwatching Guide To Lesvos. Arlequin Press, 2009. Over 60 of the best birdwatching sites on the popular Aegean Island of Lesbos, with maps and up-to-date, accurate information for each site. Includes an official checklist with up-to-date status accounts, plus separate lists for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and orchids. Greece. A complete list of birds includes English, scientific, Dutch, and Greek names. 272 pp. Paperback. $45.00

522. FINLAYSON, Clive. A Birdwatchers' Guide to Southern Spain and Gibraltar. Prion, 1993. Faunal checklists. 89 pp. Paperback. $28.00

24-219. GAVASHELISHVILI, Lexo, Zura JAVAKHISHVILI, Ramaz GOKHELASHVILI, and David TARKHNISHVILI. A Birdwatching Guide to Georgia, With Information on Other Wildlife. Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife, 2005. Describes 28 sites for birdwatching in the country of Georgia in the Caucasus, with information on planning your stay. 131 pp. Paperback. $19.95

528. GOODERS, John. Where to Watch Birds in Britain and Europe. Hamlyn/BirdLife International, 1994. Expanded to include over 30 countries. Line drawings and maps. 262 pp. Paperback. $20.00

534. GREEN, Ian and Nigel MOORHOUSE. A Birdwatchers' Guide to Turkey. Huntingdon: Prion Ltd, 1995. Detailed site guide with maps, accounts of select species and checklist. 122 pp. Paperback. $35.00

536. HARRAP, Simon and Nigel REDMAN. Where to Watch Birds: Britain. Yale University Press, 2003. 624 pp. Paperback. $37.00
A single-volume reference to the best birding sites in Britain. Covering almost four hundred sites, from southwest England to Scotland.

539. HEARL, Graham. A Birdwatching Guide to Mallorca. Revised edition. Arlequin Press, 1999 (2002). Where to watch birds - the best sites in the region, with maps, directions, bird lists, and a complete field checklist. 92 pp. Paperback. OTU OF PRINT - REPRINT UNDER CONSIDERATION

23-239. Birdwatcher's Map of Iceland. Mal Og Menning, 2003. In Icelandic, English, and German. Maps of the best birdwatching sites, plus illustrations of birds and eggs with distribution maps. NO LONGER AVAILABLE

MARSH, Keith. The Good Bird Guide: A Species-by-Species Guide to Finding Europe's Best Birds. Christopher Helm, 2005. Full details on how and where to watch over 400 of the most coveted bird species found in the Western Palearctic. Each species account gives information on distribution and regional variation, advice on timing, and fieldcraft techniques. There follows a detailed site listing for that species, including 550 sites, covering 64 countries and regions. A site gazaetteer for each country covered appears at the back of the book. 608 pp. Paperback. $30.00

29-230. MILNE, Paul and Clive HUTCHINSON. Where to Watch Birds in Ireland, Fourth edition. Christopher Helm, December 2009. This new edition covers the best birdwatching sites in Ireland. Over 150 sites considered in terms of Habitat, Access and Birds. Includes up-to-date, detailed maps and line drawings. Extensively revised, with several new sites added for this edition, together with information on disabled access for most sites. 336 pp. Paperback. $35.00

24-236. MONTERO, José Antonio. Donde ver Aves en Espana: Los 100 Mejores Lugares. Lynx Edicions, 2005. In Spanish. Site maps, species lists, and practical information. 362 pp. Paperback. $35.00

24-237. MONTERO, José Antonio. Where to Watch Birds in Spain. The 100 Best Sites. Lynx Edicions, 2005. Includes the natural features and ornithological importance of each site, with over 200 itineraries. An English translation of the preceding title. 362 pp. Paperback. $35.00

556. MOORE, C.C., G. ELIAS, & H. COSTA. A Birdwatchers' Guide to Portugal and Madeira. Prion, 1997. Complete finding guide with faunal checklists. Maps, directions, lists of birds you're likely to see at each site. 144 pp. Paperback. $35.00

559. PALMER, Malcolm and Luis FIDEL. A Birdwatching Guide to Eastern Spain. Arlequin Press, 2001. General regional information, maps, directions, travelers' tips. Includes a complete checklist. 120 pp. Paperback. $21.95

560. PALMER, Malcolm. A Birdwatching Guide to Southern Spain. Arlequin Press, 2002. Maps, directions and details for the best sites, with a specific list, habitat guide, and a complete checklist. 92 pp. Paperback. $21.95

24-255. RUGGIERI, Luciano and Igor FESTARI. A Birdwatcher's Guide to Italy. Lynx Edicions, 2005. Includes over 100 important birding spots, plus 40 briefly cited nearby areas. Information on the best time to go, how to get there, site maps, and species lists. 303 pp. Paperback. $49.95

29-240. NEW. SARGEANT, Dave E. and Hanne and Jens ERIKSEN. Birdwatching Guide to Oman, Second edition. Al Roya Publishing, 2008. Includes a Site Guide covering over 60 of the country's top birdwatching sites, each with a detailed map and bird list, and the Bird Finder, providing details on how to find the most sought after species. Practical information, suggested itineraries, a complete list, bibliography, gazetteer, and index. 256 pp. Paperback. $45.00

576. STAGG, Arthur and Graham HEARL. A Birdwatching Guide to Cyprus. Arlequin Press, 1998 (2001). Local information, maps, checklist. 88 pp. Paperback. $21.95

24-265. TIPLING, David. Where to Watch Birds in Britain and Ireland. New Holland/ Wildlife Trusts, 2004. Keybirds, access, facilities, maps. 176 pp. OUT OF PRINT

589. WHEATLEY, Nigel. Where to Watch Birds in Europe and Russia. Princeton, 2000. Over 250 sites. Information on health and safety, climate, habitats, conservation, and access to birding sites. Lists of endemics and specialties for each country and site, over 100 range maps. Information on other wildlife and natural features, site and species indexes. 416 pp. Paperback. $24.95

590. YOSEF, Reuven. Birdwatching in Eilat. Second edition. Eilat: International Birdwatching Center, 1995. Color photos. Complete checklist. 33 pp. Paperback. $15.00

Where to Watch Birds in...Series. London: Christopher Helm. Paperback.
This series offers comprehensive information about the best sites to go birdwatching in the UK. Each site includes information on the habitat, species found, best time to go, access, and when the best species are likely to be in residence, along with maps and directions.

591. Where to Watch Birds in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire. Second edition, 1995. Brian Clews, Andrew Heryet and Paul Trodd. 315 pp. $25.95

592. Where to Watch Birds in Cumbria, Lancashire & Cheshire. Second edition, 1997. Jonathan Guest and Malcolm Hutcheson. 240 pp. $25.95

593. Where to Watch Birds in Devon & Cornwall: Including the Isles of Scilly and Lunch. Third edition, 1997. David Norman and Vic Tucker. 336 pp. Paper $25.95

594. Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Second edition, 1997. George Green and Martin Cade. 336 pp. $25.95

596. Where to Watch Birds in East Midlands: Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire. 1996. Graham P. Catley. 287 pp. $25.95

597. Where to Watch Birds in France. Second edition, 2006. Philippe J. Dubois. 399 pp. $39.95

598. Where to Watch Birds in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire & the former West Midlands County. Second edition, 1997. Graham Harrison and Jack Sankey. 288 pp. $25.95

599. Where to Watch Birds in Ireland. 1994. 272 pp. OUT OF PRINT - SEE NEW EDITION

29-230. MILNE, Paul and Clive HUTCHINSON. Where to Watch Birds in Ireland, Fourth edition. Christopher Helm, December 2009. This new edition covers the best birdwatching sites in Ireland. Over 150 sites considered in terms of Habitat, Access and Birds. Includes up-to-date, detailed maps and line drawings. Extensively revised, with several new sites added for this edition, together with information on disabled access for most sites. 336 pp. Paperback. $35.00

601. Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey & Sussex. Third Edition, 1997. Don Taylor, Jeffery Wheatley and David Burges. 304 pp. $25.95

602. Where to Watch Birds in the London Area. 1997. Dominic Mitchell. 240. $25.95

603. Where to Watch Birds in North and East Spain. 1999. Michael Rebane. 304 pp. $29.95

604. Where to Watch Birds in Northeast England: Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Cleveland. 1995. Dave Britton and John Day. 382 pp. $25.95

605. Where to Watch Birds in Scotland. Third edition, 1997. Mike Madders and Julia Welstead. 352 pp. $25.95

606. Where to Watch Birds in Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire. Second edition, 1995. Ken Hall and John Govett. 278 pp. $25.95

607. Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain. Third edition, 2008. 400 pp. $29.95

608. Where to Watch Birds in Switzerland. 1999. Marco Saachi, Peter Ruegg and Jacques Laesser. 176 pp. $25.95

609. Where to Watch Birds in Thames Valley and the Chilterns. Third edition, 2002. Brian Clews and Paul Trodd. 368 pp. $29.95

610. Where to Watch Birds in Wales. Third Edition. 2000. David Saunders. 281 pp. $29.95

611. Where to Watch Birds in Yorkshire, including former North Humberside. Second edition, 1998. John R. Mather. 331pp. $27.50

CHECKLISTS

497. BEAMAN, Mark. Palearctic Birds: A Checklist of the Birds of Europe, North Africa and Asia North of the Foothills of the Himalayas, Harrier Publications, 1994. Map. 168 pp. Paperback. $29.00

501. BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION. Checklist of the Birds of Britain and Ireland. Sixth edition. 1992. 50 pp. Paperback. $12.50

546. JENNINGS, Michael C. The Birds of Saudi Arabia: A Check-List. 1981. Maps, black & white illustrations. 112 pp. Paperback. $17.50

558. ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN. Check-list of Japanese Birds. Sixth Revised Edition. 2000. In English and Japanese. Scientific, English, and Japanese names, with Japanese pronunciation. Range, status, and distribution. Maps on endpapers. 345 pp. Paperback. $75.00

575. STAGG, Arthur. Birds of the Riyadh Region. 1987. Annotated list. 68pp. Paperback. $15.00

587. VOOUS, K.H. List of Recent Holarctic Bird Species. B.O.U., 1977. 85 pp. $15.00

BREEDING BIRD ATLASES, AVIFAUNAS, AND REFERENCE

ADAMIAN, Martin S. and Daniel KLEM, Jr. Handbook of the Birds of Armenia. American University of Armenia, 1999. This book documents all available data on birds occurring within the borders of the Republic of Armenia. Each individual species account includes the Scientific, English, Armenian, and Russian names, Systematics and Biogeography, Distribution, Occurrence and Abundance, Food, Breeding, Measurements, General Notes, References, and a reference to the location of the bird in the Field Guide to the Birds of Armenia. This book also identifies species of special concern within Armenia, that is, those currently classified as Endangered, Threatened, Undetermined, or Extirpated. Introductory material includes the History of Ornithology in Armenia, Nature and the Law in Armenia, Biomes of Armenia and Select Avian Associations, Protected and Special Natural Areas, and an Overview of Suggested Research. The book also includes references, a gazetteer, indices of Scientific, English, Armenian, and Russian names, and a Description of Birds of Armenia Reference Map. 649 pp. Hardcover. $149.00

492. ANDREWS, Ian J. The Birds of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Midlothian, Scotland: Published by the author, 1995. Status and distribution of 374 species. Photos, maps, site guide. 185 pp. Paperback. OUT OF STOCK

NEW! ASH, John and John ATKINS. Birds of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Christopher Helm, 2009. A comprehensive atlas for each of the 872 species known, including more than 30 endemics. With over 35 years of research, the authors have provided the most accurate assessment of distribution in the region, including valuable information on breeding. $95.00

493. AUSTIN, Oliver L., Jr. The Birds of Korea. Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, 1948 (1972 reprint of Bulletin Volume 101, No. 1, 301 pp.) A Systematic list. Map. $22.00

494. AUSTIN, Oliver, Jr. and Nagahisa KURODA. The Birds of Japan: Their Status and Distribution. Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, 1953 (1972 reprint of Bulletin Vol 109, No. 4, pp. 277-637). A Systematic list. $26.00

498. BEAMAN, Mark and Steve MADGE. The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic. Princeton, 1998. 357 color plates, range maps, comprehensive identification information for nearly 900 species. 868 pp. $115.00

502. BROWN, Andy and Phil GRICE. Birds in England. London: T&AD Poyser, 2005. A thorough examination of status and distribution, past and present, with introductory chapters on local geography, land-use history, ecology, and ornithology. Each species analyzed in detail, with 32 pages of color photos. 694 pp. $95.00

505. BUNDY, G., R.J. CONNOR and C.J.O. HARRISON. Birds of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Witherby, 1989. Color illustrations, maps. 224 pp. $75.00

23-222. BURFIELD, Ian and Frans VAN BOMMEL, compilers. Birds in Europe: Population Estimates, Trends and Conservation Status. BirdLife International, 2004. Full population data is included on all 526 species regularly occurring in Europe, including illustrations, distribution maps, population and European status. 374 pp. $65.00

507. CHENG, Tso-hsin. A Synopsis of the Avifauna of China. Beijing: Science Press, 1987. A massive distributional list of Chinese birds, 1,186 species included, plus 953 subspecies. With nomenclature, breeding habitat, distribution and status. In English, with Chinese and Latin names. 1223 pp. $75.00

24-203. COCKER, Mark and Richard MABEY. Birds Britannica. Chatto & Windus, 2006. Color photos and illustrations. A lavishly illustrated cultural study of Britain's birds, examining 350 species in detail. 518 pp. $65.00

509. COLLAR, N.J., Editor. Threatened Birds of Asia: The BirdLife International Red Data Book . BirdLife International, 2001. Two volumes. Threatened and near-threatened species, analysis, gazetteer, appendices, references. Maps, b&w illustrations. 3038 pp in all. $95.00

513. CRAMP, the late Stanley, Chief Editor, and C.M. PERRINS, Senior Editor. The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Volume I - Ostrich to Ducks. 1977 (1986) 722 pp. $165.00

Volume II - Hawks to Bustards. 1980 (1987). 695 pp. $165.00

Volume III - Waders to Gulls. 1983. 913 pp. $165.00

Volume IV - Terns to Woodpeckers. 1985 (1989). 960 pp. $165.00

Volume V - Tyrant Flycatchers to Thrushes. 1988. 1063 pp. $165.00

Volume VI - Warblers. 1992. 728 pp. Out of Print - Not available separately

Volume VII - Flycatchers to Shrikes. 1993. 577 pp. $165.00

Volume VIII - Crows to Finches. 1994. 899 pp. $165.00

Volume IX - Buntings and New World Warblers. 1994. 488 pp. $165.00

Published by Oxford University Press, 1977-1994 , this monumental work contains authoritative and detailed species accounts, enhanced by excellent color plates, b&w illustrations, and maps. Volume IX includes a full bibliography and index. Most of these volumes are out of print, and availability is variable. Please contact us to check availability.

516. DUDLEY, Steve, Tim BENTON, Peter FRASER and John RYAN. Rare Birds: Day by Day. Poyser, 1996. Illustrated by Dave NURNEY. Records from Britain and Ireland, 1958-1994. 392 pp. Hardcover. $37.50

517. DYMOND, J.N., P.A. FRASER and S.J.M. GANTLETT. Rare Birds in Britain and Ireland. Poyser, 1989. 366 pp. illus. $34.95

520. EVANS, M.I. Important Bird Areas in the Middle East. BirdLife International/ Smithsonian, 1994. 410 pp. Paperback. $32.00

523. FLINT, P. R., and P. F. STEWART. The Birds of Cyprus. Second Edition. British Ornithologists' Union, 1992. BOU Checklist No. 6. Color photos of sixteen species. 234 pp. $50.00

526. GIBBONS, David Wingfield, James REID, and Robert CHAPMAN. The New Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland: 1988-1991. Poyser, 1993. Drawings & colored maps. 520 pp. $79.00

531. GORMAN, Gerard. The Birds of Hungary. Christopher Helm, 1996. Line drawings by John DAVIS. Introduction; systematic review with maps. 192 pp. $50.00

26-226. GREGORY, George. The Birds of the State of Kuwait. Published by the author, 2005. A review of bird records with status, observations and tables with daily counts. Also includes a list of 37 birdwatching sites and a chapter on the history of ornithology in the country. Color photos. 219 pp. $45.00

535. GRIMMETT, R.F.A. and T.A. JONES, Compilers. Important Bird Areas in Europe. ICBP, 1989. 888 pp. Paperback. $45.00

541. HOLDEN, Peter & J.T.R. SHARROCK. The RSPB Book of British Birds. Macmillan, 1995. Color plates, maps. "The best beginner's guide available." 224 pp. Paperback. $17.50

544. HOLLOWAY, Simon, Compiler. The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland: 1875-1900. Poyser, 1996. Maps, drawings. 476 pp. $39.95

27-216. HUNTLEY, Brian, Rhys E. GREEN, Yvonne C. COLLINGHAM, and Stephen G. WILLIS. A Climatic Atlas of European Breeding Birds. Lynx Edicions, 2007. The results of an investigation of the relationships between climate and the breeding distribution of birds in Europe. Maps of present recorded distributions are set against simulated potential late 21st century distributions based on projected climate change. 521 pp. $120.00 (Brand new, but copies received bumped corners in transit from Europe)

545. IAPICHINO, Carmelo & B. MASSA. The Birds of Sicily: An Annotated Checklist. British Ornithologists' Union Check-list No.11, 1989. A complete systematic list of the avifauna with status and distribution details. Introductory section covers natural history, climate, vegetation, breeding, migration, conservation, taxonomy, and history of ornithological activity. 172 pp. $45.00

25-214. ISENMANN, Paul and AVssa MOALI. Oiseaux d'Algérie/Birds of Algeria. Societé d'Études Ornithologiques de France, 2000. A complete avifauna, with color photos of some of the birds, and maps. 406 species. Annotated checklist, gazetteer. Parallel text in French and English. 336 pp. Paperback. $70.00

25-215. ISENMANN, Paul, Thierry GAULTIER, Ali El HILI, Hichem AZAFZAF, Habib DLENSI and Michael SMART. Oiseaux de Tunisie/Birds of Tunisia. Societé d'Études Ornithologiques de France, 2005. 395 species. Color photos and maps. Annotated checklist, gazetteer. Parallel text in French and English. 432 pp. Paperback. $75.00

25-217. KALYAKIN, M.V. and O. V. VOLTZIT. Atlas: Birds of Moscow City and the Moscow Region. Pensoft, 2006. A complete collection of distribution maps of all breeding, migrant, nomadic and wintering bird species. Includes status, seasonal presence, and over 900 color photos of all 273 recorded bird species. 372 pp. $120.00

28-221. KIRWAN, Guy, Metehan ÖZEN, Kerem BOYLA, Peter CASTELL, Barbaros DEMIRCI, Tim MARLOW and Hilary WELCH. The Birds of Turkey. Guy Kirwan, Metehan Özen, Kerem Boyla, Peter Castell, Barbaros Demirci, Tim Marlow and Hilary Welch. Christopher Helm, 2009. The first comprehensive avifauna. 512 pp. Hardcover. $79.50

548. KREN, Joseph. Birds of the Czech Republic. A&C Black, 2001. A comprehensive review of the country's 394 species, with distribution maps. 272 pp. $39.95

549. LACK, Peter (Compiler) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. Poyser, 1986. 447 pp. $39.95

551. LeFEVRE, Rufus H. The Birds of Northern Shantung Province, China. York, Pennsylvania. By the Author. 1962. A compilation of records based on observations made prior to 1940. 151 pp. Stapled wrappers. Obscure. Limited supply. $20.00; On Sale for $9.95

555. MITCHELL, Dominic and Steve YOUNG. Photographic Handbook of the Rare Birds of Britain and Europe. London: New Holland, 1999. Revised and Updated. 723 color photos of 284 species. Complete species accounts. 191 pp. $49.95

NEW! PARKIN, David T. and Alan G. KNOX. The Status of Birds in Britain and Ireland. London: Christopher Helm, 2010. This book summarizes all the changes in the distribution and abundance of the region’s birds since the publication of the last BOU Checklist, and it gives an up-to-date account of the status of all the birds of Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man, including coverage of each subspecies known to have occured in the British Isles. 440 pp. Hardcover. $85.00

561. PATERSON, Andrew. Las Aves Marinas de España y Portugal/Seabirds in Spain and Portugal . Lynx Edicions, 1997. A comprehensive study of distribution and conservation. In Spanish with English summaries. 444 pp. $43.00

562. PATRIKEEV, Michael. The Birds of Azerbaijan. Pensoft, 2005. 372 species accounts, distribution maps, bird list, important bird areas, much more. With an overview of the country's geography, avifauna, and conservation. Color and b&w illustrations. 380 pp. $165.00

563. PENNINGTON, Mike, Kevin OSBORN, Paul HARVEY, Roger RIDDINGTON, Dave OKILL, Pete ELLIS, and Martin HEUBECK. The Birds of Shetland. Christopher Helm, 2004. A comprehensive overview of the status of every species recorded in Shetland, the Northernmost island group in Britain. The accounts cover distribution and population trends, patterns in habitat use, and conservation. 576 pp. $85.00

24-249. RATCLIFFE, Derek. Lapland: A Natural History. Yale University Press/Poyser, 2006. An illustrated guide to the wildlife, birds and plants of this region that encompasses parts of Russia, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Black & white illustrations, photos, color plates, maps. 352 pp. $60.00

568. RICHARDSON, Colin. The Birds of the United Arab Emirates. Hobby (Subbuteo), 1990. 180 pp. Paperback. $32.50 Status Unknown

569. ROBINSON, Peter. The Birds of the Isles of Scilly. Christopher Helm, 2003. 608 pp. A comprehensive overview of the species of this important isolated archipelago, one of the most visited birding locations in the UK. $90.00

571. SHARROCK, J.T.R., compiler. Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland. Poyser, 1977. 12 transparent overlays. 480 pp. $34.95

SHRUBB, Michael. The Lapwing. T & AD Poyser Ltd., 2007. A concise yet thorough review of Lapwing biology, including population dynamics, feeding ecology, habitat use, migration, breeding biology, and conservation. Lapwings depend on agricultural land for breeding and are considered to be a barometer of the health of this habitat. OUT OF PRINT

NEW! SLACK, Russell. Rare Birds, Where and When: An Analysis of Status and Distribution in Britain and Ireland. Volume 1: Sandgrouse to New World Orioles. 2009. With historical perspectives by Ian Wallace. A detailed analysis and interpretation of rare bird records. Over 220 species accounts, covering status, historical review, occurrence and arrival patterns, and records, with discussion of trends, patterns and why species arrive (or don't). 483 pp. Hardcover. $59.50

579. SVENSSON, Lars and Peter J. GRANT. The Complete Guide to the Birds of Europe. Princeton, 2002. A large format (8½x11) edition of the field guide, with new text. Full-size color plates by Killian MULLARNEY and Dan ZETTERSTRÖM. 399 pp. OUT OF PRINT

580. THEVENOT, Michel, Patrick BERGIER, and Rae VERNON. The Birds of Morocco: An Annotated Checklist. British Ornithologists' Union Checklist No. 20, 2003. A massive annotated list with detailed information on breeding, migration, distribution, and more. Introductory section covers natural history, climate, vegetation, breeding, migration, conservation, taxonomy, and history of ornithological activity. 594 pp. $95.00

581. THIBAULT, Jean-Claude and Gilles BONACCORSI. The Birds of Corsica: An Annotated Checklist. British Ornithologists' Union Checklist No. 17. A complete systematic list of the avifauna with status and distribution details. Introductory section covers natural history, climate, vegetation, breeding, migration, conservation, taxonomy, and history of ornithological activity. Map, color photos of habitats and the Corsican Nuthatch. 171 pp. $65.00

584. TUCKER, G., M. HEATH, L. TOMIALOJC, and R. GRIMMETT. Birds in Europe: Their Conservation Status. BirdLife International, 1994. Covers 290 species of conservation concern. Maps. 625 pp. Paperback. $40.00

27-266. WASSINK, Arend, and Gerald J. OREEL. The Birds of Kazakhstan. Details on status, habitat and distrubiton for all 498 known species with range maps and seasonal distribution bar graphs. Color photos of selected species. 288 pp. $125.00

588. WERNHAM, Chris, et al, Editors. The Migration Atlas: Movements of the Birds of Britain and Ireland. T&AD Poyser, 2003. 884 pp. $139.95

28-257. YALDEN, Derek and Umberto ALBARELLA. The History of British Birds. Oxford University Press, 2009. 15,000 years of avifaunal history, including archaeological and cultural data. 263 pp. $110.00

OTHER

24-189. ALFADHEL, Abdullah F. Birds of Kuwait: A Portrait. Published by the author, 2005. In Arabic and English. Full-size color photos with Latin and common names. Includes a bird list, important birding sites, an introduction to the Kuwaiti environment and a brief overview of conservation efforts being made towards the protection of birds. 304 pp. $65.00

BERRY, R.J. Orkney Nature. T&AD Poyser, 2000. The Orkney Islands are a special place, both in terms of their natural history and human inhabitants. Their northerly position provides a major land fall for migratory birds. In human terms, traditional lifestyles of fishing and crafting vie with modern industries, such as oil, leading to conflict of both human and wildlife conservation dimensions. This book paints a broad picture of the natural and manmade environments. Color photos and illustrations of local natural history, landscapes, flora and fauna. 308 pp. Hardcover. $49.95

27-180. BIRCHAM, Peter. A History of Ornithology. Collins, 2007. New Naturalists number 104. A complete history of birdwatching in Britain, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification, the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organizations, and a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain. 482 pp. Hardcover - $85.95; Paper - $47.95

506. BUSBY, John. Birds in Mallorca. Christopher Helm, 1988. A breathtaking sketchbook of the artist's travels in Mallorca, drawing and painting the birds and landscapes. 120 pp. $39.95

518. ERIKSEN, Hanne and Jens. Birdlife in Oman. Al Roya Publishing, 1999. Color photos, plus breeding, migration, habitat and behavior. 99 pp. Oblong. $45.00

521. FERNS, Peter. Bird Life of Coasts and Estuaries. Cambridge, 1992. Second in the Cambridge series on British birdlife. B&W illustrations, maps. 336 pp. Hardcover-OUT OF PRINT; Paperback due August 2010-$34.99

524. FULLER, R.H. Bird Habitats in Britain. Poyser, 1982. B&W illustrations and photos. 320 pp. $42.50

525. FULLER, Robert J. Bird Life of Woodland and Forest. Cambridge University Press, 1995. Line illustrations by Chris ROSE. B&W photos. 244 pp. $69.95

527. GOODERS, John. Birds That Came Back. Deutsch, 1983. 180 pp. $25.00

Achievements and failures in the British conservation movement.

529. GOODMAN, Steven M. and Peter L. MEININGER, Editors. The Birds of Egypt. Oxford, 1989. Seven color plates, 70 illustrations, maps. 551 pp. $125.00

530. GOODMAN, Steven M., et al. The Birds of the Egyptian Western Desert. Ann Arbor: Michigan Museum of Zoology, 1986. Misc Publication Number 72. 91 pp. Paperback. $20.00

533. GRANT, P.J., J.T.R. SHARROCK, S. TAGGAR, and H. SHIRIHAI, Editors. `International Bird Identification'. International Birdwatching Center Eilat, 1987. Papers on complex identification problems. 64 pp. Paperback. $10.00

553. MARCHANT, John, Roger HUDSON, Steve CARTER & Phil WHITTINGTON. Population Trends in British Breeding Birds. British Trust for Ornithology, 1991. 300 pp. Paperback. $35.00

557. MORGAN, John H. and Hadoram SHIRIHAI. Passerines and Passerine Migration in Eilat 1984-1993. International Birdwatching Centre Eilat, 1997. 50 pp. Paperback. $20.00

567. RATCLIFFE, Derek. Bird Life of Mountain and Upland. Cambridge, 1990. The first in a series to describe and analyze the bird habitats of the British Isles. B&W drawings and photos, maps. 256 pp. $44.95

572. Shire Natural History

An English series of illustrated pamphlets covering the natural history of species written by experts. Color and b&w photos. 24 pages each. Stiff paper covers. $7.50

• The Avocet. David HILL.
• The Barnacle Goose. Myrfyn OWEN.
• The Barn Owl. Iain R. TAYLOR.
• The Blackbird. David W. SNOW.
• The Blackcap and the Garden Warbler. Ernest GARCIA.
• The Blue Tit. Jim FLEGG.
• The Cuckoo. Ian WYLLIE.
• The Curlew. Gerry COTTER.
• The Dipper. Stephanie TYLER, Stephen ORMEROD.
• The Gannet. Bryan NELSON.
• The Golden Eagle. John LOVE & Jeff WATSON.
• The Great Crested Grebe. K.E.L. SIMMONS.
• Harriers of the British Isles. Roger CLARKE.
• The Lapwing. Peter WEAVER.
• The Mandarin Duck. Christopher LEVER.
• The Mute Swan. Janet KEAR.
• The Nightjar. Peter TATE.
• The Pheasant. P.A. ROBERTSON.
• The Puffin. Jim FLEGG.
• The Redshank. W.G. HALE.
• The Song Thrush. Eric SIMMS.
• The Sparrowhawk. Ian NEWTON.
• The Starling. C.J. FEARE.
• The Swallow. Peter TATE.
• The Wren. Edward A. ARMSTRONG.

585. TYRBERG, Tommy. Pleistocene Birds of the Palearctic: A Catalogue. Nuttall Publication No. 27, 1998. 720 pp. $50.00

586. Don VENTURA DE LOS REYES Y PROSPER. Listado Actualizado de las de España, Portugal e Islas Baleares realizado por Rafael PARDO. Valencia, 1998. Seguido de Catálogo de las Aves de España, Portugal e Islas Baleares, 1885. 109 pp. Maps. Paperback. $30.00

24-269. WARD, Mark. Bird Identification and Fieldcraft. New Holland / Wildlife Trusts, 2005. Aims to improve the skills of UK birders on all levels, with emphasis on effective identification and special field skills. Color photos and illustrations. 128 pp. $22.95