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RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe (DK) [Paperback]

Rob Hume (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 1 Mar 2011

The ultimate photographic guide to the birds of Europe

Produced with the RSPB, Birds of Britain and Europe is a stunning, illustrated guide to Europe's bird species. Describes and illustrates bird characteristics and beautiful full colour photographs reveal individual species with unrivalled clarity. With features on over 500 regularly seen species with illustrations and maps, plus an audio DVD with specially commissioned birdsong and calls.

Including the characteristics of anatomy, life cycle, and behaviour, and provides a survey of the habitats in which birds live, this will appeal to all levels of birdwatchers and enthusiasts.

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  • Paperback: 456 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; 3rd edition (+CD) edition (1 Mar 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405362022
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405362023
  • Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 2.8 x 20.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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...colourful and well-designed and is a valuable guide to rookie and experienced birders (Countryman )

About the Author

Rob Hume is a writer, editor, artist, identification expert, and bird tour leader, and is much in demand for his expertise on birds. Rob has worked for the RSPB for 23 years, and now edits the society's magazine, Birds. He lives in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
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67 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Purchase 22 Jan 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Being new to this field, I have found this book of great value. I have encountered several other guides, and have to say without a shadow of doubt, this is the best. Each bird is alotted its own page, containing both photographs and drawings of top quality. There is a wealth of info on all aspects of the bird, including song, its individual style of flight, lifespan, breeding and much more.
Of particular use is a section at the bottom of each page offering photographs of similar species, to further ensure you can make a correct I.D.
Overall, a top buy, of top quality.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A great bird book for beginners! 6 July 2002
By "jadeberma"
Format:Paperback
I have found this book invaluable in helping me identify birds. As a new and young person to the world of birdwatching I find the photographic format far easier to relate to then drawings. As each species gets a whole page and has pictures of similar birds at the bottom I have found this a good checker. Also the rare birds are at the back so you don't get confused and think you have spotted something new when it is a common bird.
A friend reccomended this book to me and I recommend it to any one keen to know what they are looking at. It is probably a bit basic for the proffessional twitcher or birder but loads of colourful photos for the casual watcher. It also covers all of Britain and Europe so I can use it abroad as well... a bargain!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 11 April 2006
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This really is an excellent book, packed with information but presented with the clarity and flair typical of many Dorling Kindersley titles.

The annotated photographic images of species are consistently superb, showing male/female summer/winter etc, in as much detail as the format allows. The images have obviously been carefully chosen and processed to be attractive and informative. If you've been disappointed with photographic guides before, buy with confidence here.

I also found the brief text on each species to be useful, the descriptions of typical behaviour really helping to identify in some cases.

The "similar species" section is also a great idea for new or part-time bird watchers

Add to this in-flight illustrations, distribution maps/calendars, habitat details, statistics, there is a lot of information here.

Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book.

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