Identification of European Non-Passerines

This major guide improves on the original by now comprehensively covering 155 species, with descriptions of ageing and sexing methods, moult, biometrics and racial differences. It complements Lars Svensson's Identification Guide to European Passerines, and is an invaluable reference for Bird Ringers, keen birders and feather enthusiasts, alike.

Identification, ageing and sexing of over 155 non-passerine species
Completely revised from the 1993 edition
All illustrations now in colour
Incorporates new and updated information for 31 European wader species from the BTO’s guide Identification & Ageing of Holarctic Waders

Sample pages

Identification of European Non-Passerines sample page 1

Identification of European Non-Passerines sample page 2

Identification of European Non-Passerines cover

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