The Status of Birds in Britain and Ireland

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As the combined British and Irish list edges ever closer to 600 (several new species are added each year), the need for a new, up-to-date status of our birds becomes more apparent. This authoritative work of reference gives a detailed assessment of the status and distribution of every species on the British and Irish lists, for the first time since 1971. Importantly, it also covers each subspecies known to have occurred on our islands. The book is complemented with a 32-page colour section illustrating some of the species and habitats representative of the British Isles. This essential work deserves to be on the shelves of every birder and ornithologist with an interest in the status and distribution of our birds.

Reviews

'...the contents are superb, and in the few days that I have had this book I have already referred to it several times. This is a brilliant work.' * Bird Watching (March 2010) *
'This book will answer all those questions about why you are seeing more, or less, of a particular bird.' * Bexley Times (March 2010) *
'An excellent reference book.' * RSPB *
'...an up-to-date summary of avian distribution, status and especially taxonomy for all our islands, this comprehensive book deserves an audience...' * Birdwatch (August 2010) *
'many ornithologists will rightly want to have this volume on their bookshelves.' * Bulletin of the British Ornithologists Union (2010) *

Author Bio

David Parkin was formerly Professor of Genetics at Nottingham University. Alan Knox is the Head of Historic Collections at the University of Aberdeen. Both authors are members of the BOU's taxonomic subcommittee.