Finches and Sparrows
By (Author) Peter Clement
Illustrated by Alan Harris
Illustrated by John Davis
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Helm
1st November 2011
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Zoology: birds (ornithology)
598.88
Hardback
512
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
1285g
This is a guide to true" finches and sparrows illustrating all the species, many races and most sex and age variations, with almost 950 portraits. The maps accompanying the illustrations show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. Although the guide is not primarily intended for cagebird enthusiasts, it will also be useful for those wishing to know more about the species encountered in captivity."
Peter Clement is a lifelong and well-travelled birder and tour leader with a particular interest in wheatears and other chats. He is the author of several books including Finches and Sparrows, and Thrushes, both in the Helm Identification Guides series. Alan Harris is one of the world's top bird artists.