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In a unique new collaboration, Collins have paired up with the respected British Trust for Ornithology, bringing together the most authoritative and up-to-date information in this new field guide to the common birds of Britain and Ireland.This unique new identification guide features all of the birds that have occurred five or more times in Britain and Ireland, including all species that breed regularly in the region, plus those that winter here, or occur as common passage migrants.The book has been written and illustrated as much with the beginner in mind as the experienced birdwatcher. Designed to be used in the field, the text and photographs describe and illustrate the key features needed to identify a species with confidence, and to separate it from similar, or confusion', species. As a general rule, the species accounts follow the taxonomic running order provided by the British Ornithologist's Union (BOU). But for the benefit of the reader, in some instances the running order has

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Collins BTO Guide to British Birds

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint William Collins
      Published 4 June 2015
      ISBN-13 9780007551521
      978-0007551521
      ISBN-10 0007551525
      Also in:
      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Conservation of wildlife and habitats Natural History Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Science & Nature Zoology: birds (ornithology)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In a unique new collaboration, Collins have paired up with the respected British Trust for Ornithology, bringing together the most authoritative and up-to-date information in this new field guide to the common birds of Britain and Ireland.This unique new identification guide features all of the birds that have occurred five or more times in Britain and Ireland, including all species that breed regularly in the region, plus those that winter here, or occur as common passage migrants.The book has been written and illustrated as much with the beginner in mind as the experienced birdwatcher. Designed to be used in the field, the text and photographs describe and illustrate the key features needed to identify a species with confidence, and to separate it from similar, or confusion', species. As a general rule, the species accounts follow the taxonomic running order provided by the British Ornithologist's Union (BOU). But for the benefit of the reader, in some instances the running order has

      Trade Review

      Praise for Paul Sterry’s previous titles:

      'Wonderfully descriptive photographs' BBC Wildlife

      ‘Whether you are a keen amateur or someone with a passing interest, this book will satisfy your needs.’ The Sea

      'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form' British Wildlife

      ‘A bookshelf essential’ The Field

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