1997 reprint with amendments. First American edition. Fine hardcover, dust jacket has a few chips and tears. This is the first comprehensive guide to all the sparrows and buntings of North America, as well as the buntings of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Detailed, authoritative descriptions, including identifying features and natural history. 39 color plates. A comprehensive guide (in the Helm series) to 110 species, now out of print.