ID Handbook of European Birds (2-Volume Set)

Would you like to be able to identify any bird species in Europe, in all plumages, in every season? ID Handbook of European Birds is the resource for you. This identification handbook blends incisive descriptions with stunning high-resolution photos to provide the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage of European birds available. Never before has so much current information been brought together in one place and presented so clearly and completely. This monumental two-volume work is destined to become a standard reference to Europe's birds.

• Covers 733 species known to occur in Europe (taxonomy follows a modified version of the IOC World Bird List, prioritising ease of identification over taxonomic considerations. Nomenclature follows the IOC but defers to British names wherever there are differences with American ones)
• Features more than 5,500 spectacular colour photos
• Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, moulting, age, and gender
• The high-quality photos depict the characteristics most essential for identification
• Innovatively designed for easy, at-a-glance reference
• An ideal resource for anyone who wants to enhance their experience in the field
• A must for bird watchers everywhere, from beginners to seasoned birders