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The genus Saxicola contains about thirteen species,depending on taxonomy.It is a distinctive and popular group,including two very familiar and attractive British Species-the Stonechat and Whinchat.This book is the first comprehensive treatment of these birds.It is primarily a detailed identification guide,using colour plates and photographs to illustrate the various races and plumages,but the text also covers the biology,habitat and range of each species.Accurate distribution maps are also provided.New DNA data is presented here for the first time,addressing some of the complex taxonomic issues affecting this fascinating genus. To see a sample plate click here 26KB

Hardback; 240 x 170 mm.224pp.12 colour plates.100 colour photographs. ref HELMST1 PRICE £35.99 POST FREE UK ! or Fel / FAX + 44 (outside UK) (0) 1665713954

NEW ! FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION OF EUROPEAN SEABIRDS

Bertil Breife,Niklas Holmstrom and Anders Blomdahl

mapSeawatching has been gaining in popularity in recent years,whether watching from traditional coastal sites or from boats while on specific 'pelagic' trips in search of seabirds and whales.Many seabirds will only be seen in flight,as they pass by prominent headlands or fly past boats,and viewing opportunities are frequently brief.This book is the essential field guide for seawatching,specifically designed to address the particular problems and limitations with this kind of birding.The authors have selected from a vast number of photographs the very best and most useful images of European seabirds in flight,and complemented them with a detailed,identification-focussed text.The distribution maps complete a unique and invaluable work that will surely become a standard part of every seawatcher's kit.

Paperback; 234 x 156 mm.320pp. 450 colour photographs.115 maps. Price £30.00 ref HELMSB1

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