Britain's Birds

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This bestselling guide has become the essential photographic identification resource for the birds of Great Britain and Ireland. It is the most comprehensive, practical, and user-friendly book of its kind, appealing to birdwatchers from novices to experts. The thoroughly revised second edition enhances the original by including twelve newly recorded species and numerous improvements for easier identification. It covers all birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland, describing and illustrating all likely plumages encountered. With over 3,200 stunning photographs, it captures birds as they truly appear. The guide outlines straightforward steps for identifying any bird and provides clear comparisons of similar and challenging species. New features include coverage of twelve new species and updates reflecting the latest taxonomy, along with detailed accounts of all subspecies. Enhanced identification aids feature more than 400 new photos, improved annotations, and redesigned plates. The fully revised species accounts include the latest information on identification features, status, population numbers, geographical range, and seasonal plumage variations. This edition preserves the best elements of the first while delivering a wealth of new information and visual aids for bird enthusiasts.