Finches and Sparrows
Will be published approx. on 5. September 2011
Book
Hardback
512 pages
978-1-4081-3508-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is a guide to 'true' finches and sparrows illustrating all the species, many races and most sex and age variations, with almost 950 portraits.
The maps accompanying the illustrations show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. Although the guide is not primarily intended for cagebird enthusiasts, it will also be useful for those wishing to know more about the species encountered in captivity.
The maps accompanying the illustrations show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. Although the guide is not primarily intended for cagebird enthusiasts, it will also be useful for those wishing to know more about the species encountered in captivity.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
1285 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-3508-2 (9781408135082)
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Persons
Peter Clement is a lifelong and well-travelled birder and tour leader with a particular interest in wheatears and other chats. He is the author of several books including Finches and Sparrows, and Thrushes, both in the Helm Identification Guides series.
Content
Introduction
Regions covered by this book
How to use this book
Species included
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Colour plates and plate captions
Plumage terminology
Descriptive parts of a bird
Geographical setting
Climate
Main habitats and bird species
Importance for birds
Birdwatching areas
Conservation
Conservation measures
National Organisations
International Organisations
References
Glossary
Family Summaries
Species Accounts (1-152)
Appendix I Vagrants
Appendix II List of alternative English nails
Appendix III List of alternative generic names
Index
Acknowledgements
Regions covered by this book
How to use this book
Species included
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Colour plates and plate captions
Plumage terminology
Descriptive parts of a bird
Geographical setting
Climate
Main habitats and bird species
Importance for birds
Birdwatching areas
Conservation
Conservation measures
National Organisations
International Organisations
References
Glossary
Family Summaries
Species Accounts (1-152)
Appendix I Vagrants
Appendix II List of alternative English nails
Appendix III List of alternative generic names
Index
Acknowledgements