Birds (ornithology) books

The only study on this little-known bird, exploring complex social behaviour, the song behaviour of the males and...  Read More >>

The involvement of humans with ducks, geese and swans has probably been closer than with any other group of birds,...  Read More >>

Desmond Nethersole-Thompson has been studying his favourite bird, the greenshank Tringa nebularia, since May 1932....  Read More >>

The various Red Data Books prepared by the IUCN and ICBP have set the standards for recognizing birds close to or...  Read More >>

The Pied Flycatcher is one of Europe's best studied birds. This review of the species provides a biology of this...  Read More >>

The Status of Seabirds in Britain and Ireland book presents the most up-to-date information available on these seabird...  Read More >>

Following his monograph on sparrows in 1988, here, Denis Summers-Smith tells the other, human, side of the tale....  Read More >>

In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite...  Read More >>

This second edition of Peter Grant's guide has been extensively revised and has been reset throughout. Importantly,...  Read More >>

The story of the author's research expeditions in the Canadian Arctic, this book is for professional and amateur...  Read More >>

In 1983, the British Trust for Ornithology celebrated its first 50 years. This volume records much of the history...  Read More >>

The 83 species featured in this book, in date sequence of discovery, had not been recorded in Britain or Ireland...  Read More >>

Describes the life history of the gannet from hatching until death and the formidable obstacles faced during the...  Read More >>

The author defines more than 1100 words and terms in this illustrated dictionary for the birdwatcher.  Read More >>

BBC Living World Population Ecology of Raptors provides a synthesis of recently discovered facts concerning the...  Read More >>

This revised edition of the late James Fisher's much praised Watching Birds is the work of Dr Jim Flegg, Director...  Read More >>

In range, Wild Geese covers the geese of North America, Europe and Asia, and thus the world species except for the...  Read More >>

Scarce migrant birds of Britain and Ireland - how many are seen? How regularly do they come? Where do they occur?...  Read More >>

A knowledgeable and thorough study of the Manx shearwater, accompanied by illustrations and photographs.  Read More >>

Dr J.T.R. Sharrock is uniquely placed to write about the rare birds of Britain and Ireland. He is a member of all...  Read More >>

Read The Hen Harrier and be taken back to the classical age of nature writing by a true master of the art.  Read More >>

...the work is beautifully produced and, in presenting the data in such a clear and usable form, should be eagerly...  Read More >>

The conflict between forestry and nature conservation has become a major environmental issue. This book tackles...  Read More >>

A comprehensive study of Pine Crossbills. 'From mid-January to mid-April 1935 I was off on my dilapidated bicycle,...  Read More >>

Magpies are unmistakeable in their appearance, voice and extrovert, arrogant manner. While their persecution at...  Read More >>