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- The ultimate interactive bird identification guide for the serious birdwatcher
- Learn about birdwatching equipment, how to take better photographs and much more
- Study bird evolution and the life history of a bird from egg to adult. Discover how a bird works, behaves and survives.
- Learn how birds interact with humans and nature
- Explore 21 habitats and discover the birds which live there. Learn fieldcraft with the guide to better birdwatching.
- Glossary of key terms
- Includes: All 427 species which breed or are regulars in Europe, 850 superbly detailed illustrations from Britain's leading ornithological artists,
- Over 500 sound clips, 90 video clips, Full text on every bird, including species description, background and fact file
- 427 distribution maps, 17 animated artworks, 18 animated migration maps
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It is well known that the urbanisation which accompanied the 19th and 20th centuries between people and the natural world. Paradoxically, while we are supposedly entering into a "knowledge-based economy", the specialised knowledge which previous generations had of the natural world has been eroded.
It is because of this trend that the AA Interactive Encyclopedia of British & European Birds CD-ROM--which deals with the families, orders, ecology, evolution and distinguishing features of British and European birds--is particularly valuable. The information which it contains is first-rate, and the video links, while sometimes a little dark and unclear, are relevant and add to the knowledge of the user. One of the most interesting features of all is an interactive map showing the distributive patterns of 427 species of bird.
The package comes with a variety of zones, each with different things to offer. There is a hide where you can explore habitats and bird watching, an aviary where you can learn about the structure and function of birds, and a feature called the "bird search", where you can test your avian knowledge. Although the graphics sometimes leave a little to be desired, this is still a first-rate product which should go a long way towards redressing the nature gap in the new technological age. --Toby Green
Manufacturer's Description
The ultimate interactive bird identification guide for the serious birdwatcher. Learn about bird watching equipment, how to take better photographs and much more. Study bird evolution and the life history of a bird, from egg to adult. Discover how a bird works, behaves and survives.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
By DavidC (Europe) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AA Encyclopedia Of British & European Birds (CD-ROM)
This is a really nice program. It has many features - but most importantly for me is the Index of birds grouped by family that you can browse through with beutiful illustrations, video clips (only for 30% of the birds I'd say) and sound clips of the birds calls. I'm not an expert - I'm only interested in birds that I see around where I live - and these are all there with descriptions of species, habitiat distribution etc. I'd say for the expert this will still be a valuable CD. There are other features like a search program that bring you through several steps to try to identify a bird given coulor, size, location etc.
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed,
By A Customer
This review is from: AA Encyclopedia Of British & European Birds (CD-ROM)
I'm sorry to say i wasn't overly impressed with this software,the AA should stick to breakdowns!i wanted to see reallife pictures and all you get is artist drawings which don't really look much like the real thing,buy a book and save your money!
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