Birds (Collins Gem)

· HarperCollins UK
3.8
32 reviews
Ebook
256
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About this ebook

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.

This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain and Europe.

Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites.

In addition, an extensive introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain and Europe.

Ratings and reviews

3.8
32 reviews
John Seniura
July 6, 2014
It would be nice if the description prominently informed viewers that this eBook only covers birds of the UK. Lots of info, though. Good but limited pics.
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Steven Telleen
April 7, 2014
The free sample gives no examples of what it actually shows you about specific birds, only the families of birds that are included. There should be at least one example of the specifics if you want people to pay for it!
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Alan Hinchliffe
June 6, 2014
A real bargain.
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About the author

Dr Jim Flegg OBE is an acknowledged authority on the subject of ornithology and a zoologist by profession. He has written many books on birds and presented Birds of the Week for Radio 4.

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