{"product_id":"europes-birds-an-identification-guide-9780691177656","title":"Europe's Birds: An Identification Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced--from the authors of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBritain's Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, \u003ci\u003eEurope's Birds\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEurope's Birds\u003c\/i\u003e is produced by the same team that created \u003ci\u003eBritain's Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been described as \"without doubt the best photo guide on the market\" (Andy Stoddart, \u003ci\u003eRare Bird Alert\u003c\/i\u003e). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates all 928 species recorded in Europe, including established introductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 4,700 stunning photographs showing the birds as you really see them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on identification, covering all plumages and subspecies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides detailed comparison of similar and difficult species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes details of moult, vocalizations, status and favoured habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 540 maps, prepared in association with BirdLife International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Hume\u003c\/b\u003e, a freelance writer and editor for forty years, edited Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) publications from 1983 to 2009, was Chairman of the British Birds Rarities Committee, has more than thirty books to his credit and has travelled widely in search of birds. \u003cb\u003eRobert Still\u003c\/b\u003e, the cofounder and publishing director of WILDG\u003ci\u003euides\u003c\/i\u003e, is an ecologist and widely travelled naturalist. His design philosophy and exceptional skills in computer graphics have been crucial to the concept, development and production of all the WILD\u003ci\u003eGuides \u003c\/i\u003enatural history books. \u003cb\u003eAndy Swash\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved professionally in nature conservation since 1977, and is cofounder and managing director of\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWILD\u003ci\u003eGuides\u003c\/i\u003e. An author, editor and renowned wildlife photographer, he leads photographic tours worldwide, and has devised, coauthored and edited many books. \u003cb\u003eHugh Harrop\u003c\/b\u003e, an award-winning photographer and founder of the ecotourism business Shetland Wildlife, is one of Shetland's top birder and naturalists. His photographs have been published throughout Europe and North America.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50495172477202,"sku":"9780691177656","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cabf1b5-12ef-4cea-bec7-1f2329b9c2f2.jpg?v=1730673169","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/europes-birds-an-identification-guide-9780691177656","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}