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Collins Bird Guide
By Dan Zetterstrom; Killian Mullarney; Lars Svensson
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Description
The Collins Bird Guide by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for both amateur birdwatchers and seasoned ornithologists. This third edition has been meticulously updated to provide expanded text and a wealth of new colour illustrations, enhancing the identification of any species at any time of the year.
The Content
Readers will find detailed information on a vast array of birds, with special emphasis on groups such as:
- Grouse
- Raptors
- Owls
The guide includes newly painted plates that offer improved visual aids for bird identification, ensuring that enthusiasts can accurately recognise species in the field. Furthermore, the vagrant section has been broadened, featuring additional images and longer texts for several species.
Features
Alongside its updated illustrations, the guide boasts thoroughly revised maps and texts, which enhance the accuracy and reliability of its content. Birdwatchers will appreciate the attention to detail that the authors bring, making this guide not just a reference book but a companion for their birdwatching adventures.
Those who have used earlier editions of the Collins Bird Guide will find this guide to be an essential addition to their collection.
Book details
- Authors
- Dan Zetterstrom, Killian Mullarney, Lars Svensson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint
- William Collins
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN-13
- 9780008547462
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Science & Nature, Ornithology & Birdwatching
- Dimensions
- 135 × 195 × 31 mm
- Weight
- 834 g
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