Description
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the bats of Britain and Europe.This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution, behaviour and echolocation.This is followed by in-depth species accounts covering life history, conservation status and identification, including echolocation characteristics, and complemented by accurate distribution maps, with the book illustrated throughout with superb colour photography.- Allows identification of families, genera and where possible species of all European bats- Illustrated throughout with almost 700 colour photographs- Packed with information on bat behaviour, ecology and conservationSuitable for beginners, students, professionals or conservationists alike,
Bats of Britain and Europe is the authoritative field guide for bat watchers an
Trade ReviewThe information presented is largely accessible to anyone with an interest in bat biology, conservation and natural history. * National Speleological Society *
The information presented is largely accessible to anyone with an interest in bat biology, conservation and natural history. * CHOICE magazine *
Table of ContentsBats - the mystery begins Bat roosts Tracking bats Detecting bats Identification of bats
The bat species Introduction to the species accounts Fruit bats
Pteropodidae Horseshoe bats
Rhinolophidae Vesper or plain-nosed bats
Vespertilionidae Bent-winged bats
Miniopteridae Free-tailed bats
Molossidae Glossary Bibliography The genera of European bats
