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100 1  Alderton, David,|d1956- 
245 14 The illustrated encyclopedia of birds of Britain, Europe &
       Africa /|cDavid Alderton ; with illustrations by Peter 
       Barrett. 
264  1 London :|bSouthwater,|c2011. 
300    256 pages :|bcolor illustrations, color maps ;|c22 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
500    Originally published: London : Lorenz, 2004. 
504    Includes bibliographical references and index. 
520    Illustrated with photographs and specially-commissioned 
       artworks, this work is a comprehensive visual guide to the
       bird species inhabiting the European and African 
       continents, and includes birdwatchers' favourites and 
       lesser-known varieties. The habitats of Great Britain, 
       Europe and Africa boast some of the most interesting and 
       adaptable members of the avian world. This accessible and 
       fully illustrated guide presents some of the rare and 
       familiar species of these lands. From the tiny malachite 
       sunbird to the enormous ostrich; from the grace of a mute 
       swan to the striking casque of an African crowned hornbill
       - each has the power to enthrall. An expert, accessible 
       introduction explains how birds evolved, bird behaviour, 
       practical tips on fieldcraft, and the different habitats 
       in which birds can be found. A directory of over 560 
       species features intricate colour artworks, and details 
       everything from variable plumage to bill shapes, 
       distribution, size, food, eggs and nests. The birds are 
       grouped by habitat and type - including oceanic, estuarine,
       freshwater, woodland, open country and urban species. A 
       comprehensive natural history directory of birds, 
       containing over 535 individual colour illustrations and 
       photographs, plus maps detailing distribution. 
520    Birds & birdwatching. 
650  0 Birds|zEurope|vEncyclopedias. 
650  0 Birds|zAfrica|vEncyclopedias. 
650  0 Birds|zGreat Britain|vEncyclopedias. 
650  7 Birds.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00832970 
651  7 Africa.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01239509 
651  7 Europe.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01245064 
651  7 Great Britain.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01204623 
655  7 Encyclopedias.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01423798 
700 1  Barrett, Peter,|d1935- 
994    C0|bCKE