Product Description

"100 Birds to See Before You Die" is a must-have book for anyone interested in birds, with entries on 100 of the most incredible avian species across the world, illustrated with stunning photographs of each. Entries describe the natural history and significance of the featured species, with summary information including Size (and Wingspan, where applicable); distribution; habitat; classification; population & conservation status; and the reason for inclusion.Whilst many of the species would be on any bird enthusiast's wish list, the list has been fiercely debated over by two renowned birding authors, using various criteria to arrive at a top 100. Some species are endangered and therefore a must to see and conserve; others are quite common but have a particular plumage or behaviour that makes them exceptional; and others have a legendary status amongst birdwatchers and the layman, such as the dancing Red-crowned Cranes and the spectacular Gyr Falcon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135868 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

About the Author
David Chandler has been watching birds for more than 25 years over three continents. He has worked for the RSPB and BirdLife International and is now a freelance writer and Environmental Educator. He is co-author of the RSPB Children's Guide to Birdwatching. He lives in Histon, Cambridge with his family. Dominic Couzens is a full time writer on birds and wildlife, contributing to a number of magazines, including Bird Watching, BBC Wildlife and the RSPB's Birds magazine, and has written many books, including the best-selling The Secret Lives of Garden Birds. He lives in Frendown, Dorset with his family. His website is www.birdwords.co.uk. Nick Baker is a naturalist, television presenter and author, his TV credits including Really Wild Show; Under the Skin, Watchout, Nick's Quest and Nick Baker's Weird Creatures. He is a regular contributor to Radio 4's The Natural History Programme and writes for an impressive array of publications including the RSPB's Bird and Birdlife Magazines; BBC Wildlife Magazine and Wildlife Watch; his books include The Natural History Almanac, Amateur Naturalist, and Nick Baker's British Wildlife.

Customer Reviews

The ultimate birdwatching wish-list
I got this book as a Christmas present and I love it! The authors, who obviously had fun choosing the hundred most must-see birds in the world (and presumably haven't seen them all given the choice for number one) have created a gem of a book which every bird-watcher should at the very least take a look at. And figure out how many of these fantastic examples of the diversity of the avain world that he/she has actually seen of course. Great for dipping into every now and again.

brilliant
Bought this book for a friend who's really into his garden birds. Thought it would give him a more global picture of the feathered species. He absolutely loved it! Great book at a very reasonable price.