Rspb Handbook of British Birds - 5th Edition by Peter Holden & Richard Gregory (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>A fully updated fifth edition of the bestselling <i>RSPB Handbook of British Birds</i>--a complete, single source of information on our most familiar birds.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The bestselling <i>RSPB Handbook of British Birds</i> is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland. <p/>Alongside artworks depicting all common plumages, the detailed text describes each bird's behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and seasonal movements, as well as other useful information. The guide also includes UK population trends and up-to-date distribution maps. <p/>Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition also features new artwork and comparison spreads, additional rarities, the most recent taxonomic order, as well as each species' conservation status, a summary of the threats UK species are currently facing and details of what conservationists are doing to help.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"An indispensable guide to the UK's most familiar birds and the perfect companion to exploring what nature has to offer." --<i>Choice Magazine</i> <p/>"It does a job as a field guide but is more than that. It's an easy way to find out more about the birds between its covers - with sections on behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and movements, population trends and conservation status. - <i>David Chandler, Bird Watching</i> <p/>The ideal field guide for anybody who's just getting started in birdwatching. - <i>John Miles, Bird Watching</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Peter Holden MBE</b> has written twelve books, including the bestselling <i>RSPB Handbook of British Birds</i> and the acclaimed <i>RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife</i>. He worked for the RSPB for more than forty years. <p/><b>Professor Richard Gregory</b> is Head of Monitoring Conservation Science at the RSPB and holds a professorship at the Centre for Biodiversity and Environmental Research at UCL. He has worked for the RSPB for over twenty years.</p>
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