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Finches and Sparrows

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Finches and Sparrows

Contributors:

By (Author) Peter Clement
Illustrated by Alan Harris
Illustrated by John Davis

ISBN:

9781408135082

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Helm

Publication Date:

1st November 2011

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Zoology: birds (ornithology)

Dewey:

598.88

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

512

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 234mm

Weight:

1285g

Description

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."

Author Bio

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.

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