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Book SynopsisBB/BTO BIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023This long-awaited update to the acclaimed first edition is the definitive guide to a complex and intriguing family. The species accounts and taxonomic treatments have been fully revised in line with recent studies, and the all-new plates and photos complete this remarkable work. Highly recommended.' Dominic MitchellBeautiful, colourful, often fearless hunters of large insects and small vertebrates, shrikes are among the most admired of all avian groups. The group is widespread (particularly in the Old World) with a large number of species, though many populations have plummeted in recent years, especially in Europe. This is a second edition of Norbert Lefranc's Shrikes, fully updated from its 1997 predecessor. The introductory texts have been significantly expanded and six new sections have been added in the species accounts: vagrancy, foraging behaviour, breeding success, population trends, conservation and taxonomic notes. Special attention has bee
Trade ReviewNo doubt that this magnificent book will contribute to a better understanding of these wonderful birds and become an inspiration for the next generation of birders and professional ornithologists alike. -- Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse
Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Style and layout of the book Taxonomy and relationships A brief historical approach True shrike systematics Overview of the genus
Lanius Overview of the genus
Eurocephalus Colour plates Species accounts
Bibliography Index
