RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds

Peter Holden, Stuart Housden

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Bloomsbury Wildlife
01 December 2018

Birds (ornithology); Wildlife: general interest; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Series: RSPB

The definitive handbook on Scottish bird species

The RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds is the ideal reference for keen birdwatchers and visitors to Scotland alike, and this fully updated second edition is richer and more comprehensive than ever. Over 250 species are covered in detail with each account including information on identification, voice, habits, habitat, food, breeding, ecology, seasonal movements, population and conservation. More than 1,000 superb colour illustrations by some of the world's leading bird artists are integrated into the text for easy reference. This second edition features newly added Gaelic names, updated distribution maps, and also incorporates the latest information on the conservation status of each species.

- Concise text offers a 'biography' of each species in simple, non-technical language - Practical, easy-to-use format - Updated distribution maps show resident species, summer and winter visitors, and passage migrants

By: Peter Holden, Stuart Housden
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
Weight: 456g
ISBN: 9781472965189
ISBN 10: 1472965183
Series: RSPB
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 December 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements RSPB Scotland Map of Birdwatching Locations Birds in Scotland Using this book Species Accounts Rarities Glossary Bibliography Index

Peter Holden worked for the RSPB for more than 30 years and is the author of several books including the bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds and the RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife. Stuart Housden is the Director of RSPB Scotland.

Reviews for RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds

The RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds fully justifies its existence by virtue of the comprehensive coverage given to each species. * Birdwatching * A must-have book for anyone interested in birds, beginner or otherwise. * Highland News * Contains much basic information in concise and conveniently accessible form, and it will fit in an OS map-sized pocket. * Scottish Birds * It is difficult to imagine a better introduction to the birds of Scotland. * British Ornithologists' Union *