{"product_id":"cuckoos-of-the-world-helm-identification-guides-9780713660340","title":"Cuckoos of the World Helm Identification Guides","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE \u003ci\u003eBIRDWATCH\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world''s cuckoos, couas and anis - it is the ultimate reference to the cuckoos of the world.\u003c\/b\u003e  Famed as brood-parasites of other birds, the cuckoos include a diverse range of species, from the roadrunners of North America to the spectacular malkohas of southern Asia.  This book discusses the biology and identification of these birds on a species-by-species basis, bringing together the very latest research with accurate range maps, more than 600 stunning colour photographs that illuminate age and racial plumage differences, and 36 superb plates by a team of internationally renowned artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are into birds generally and cuckoos specifically, it is a 'must  have' title. The book contains not only detailed textual information on  each and every species but is also profusely illustrated with plates by a  team of internationally acclaimed artists and more than 600 superb  photographs... Cuckoos of the World is an invaluable contribution to ornithological literature. * thetraveleditor.com *\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating group of birds... a worthwhile purchase. * Birding World *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCuckoos of the World\u003c\/i\u003e impresses heavily in every department. * Birdwatch *\u003cbr\u003eBIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR * Birdwatch *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e    Introduction  Layout of the Book  Glossary  Abbreviations  Plates    Species Accounts    \u003ci\u003eAppendix: English and scientific names of birds other than cuckoos mentioned in the text\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359126847831,"sku":"9780713660340","price":98.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780713660340.jpg?v=1754123699","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/cuckoos-of-the-world-helm-identification-guides-9780713660340","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}