For the first time, all species in the family of Turdidae thrushes are described and illustrated in full color. These superb illustrations are complemented by line drawings depicting particular aspects of shape or plumage. The 60 color plates comprise approximately 540 images, covering all but one, long-extinct species. The depictions differentiate adults, immatures, and most of the distinctive races. The plates are accompanied by color maps showing the breeding and wintering range for each species.

The detailed and accurate text and spectacular color illustrations will make this book indispensable to all ornithologists and birders. This will be, undoubtedly, the standard work on thrushes for many years to come.

Features include:

Comprehensive identification guide to all 162 species of true thrush throughout the worldDetailed text covering identification, description, geographical variation, voice, status and distribution, movements, habitat, behavior, and measurements60 color plates depicting every species, including most differences in age, sex, and geographical variationColor maps showing breeding and wintering rangesNumerous line drawings depicting shape, plumage, and behavior --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Synopsis
This book is devoted to the 162 species of thrush, one of the most widespread and well-known families of birds in the world. Identification and distribution are fully covered and the description makes reference to all recognised races.All species of Turdidae thrushes are described and illustrated together with supplementary line drawings depicting aspects of shape an plumage. It contains 540 portraits illustrating adults, immatures and most of the distinctive races."

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