Identification Guide to European Passerines

Identification Guide to European Passerines

1992

Citation

Lars Svensson. 1992. Identification Guide to European Passerines. British Trust for Ornithology

Overview

Essential guide for ringers working in the field and birdwatchers. Designed to help determine species, age and sex of birds in the hand.

In more detail

Paperback reprint of 4th edition.

This Ringer's bible is completely revised and updated to include 229 species, with valid subspecies, of passerines regularly occurring in Europe, plus some rare vagrants. Data include wing formulae, measurements, plumage, and other criteria for determining sex and age. It also includes indices of English, Finnish, French, German and Swedish names. It is an invaluable text for any ringer or keen birder.