Philip's photographic guide to birds of the world.

London: Philip's, 2006.
Quarto, dustwrapper, 384 pp. colour photographs, colour illustrations, maps. BRAND NEW

A photographic collection featuring 1,300 individual bird species. As well as illustrating in colour one seventh of all known bird species, this book also features the listing of the known species, with information on range and status. It begins by tracing the evolution of birds and takes an in-depth look at their incredibly varied adaptations., "Philip's Photographic Guide to Birds of the World" features 1,300 individual bird species, making it the most comprehensive single-volume photographic collection of birds ever produced. As well as illustrating in full colour one seventh of all known bird species, the book also features the most up-to-date listing of all known species, with information on range and status. The text is written by an international panel of experts.