The Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East 3rd Edition

3^rd edition. 2023

This field guide has become an essential reference for bird enthusiasts, whether they are beginners, experienced observers, or professional ornithologists. It exhaustively covers all breeding birds or birds regularly observed in Europe, North Africa, and a large part of the Middle East. The Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Sinai Peninsula are also included in its content.

This valuable work describes in detail nearly 900 species, magnificently illustrated by 4,000 highly precise drawings. Each species is accompanied by all the necessary information for accurate identification, regardless of the time of year. Characteristics such as size, habitat, range, identification, and song are carefully detailed. Each entry is completed with a distribution map and illustrations showing the main plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, perched, and feeding).

In addition, specific introductions to each bird group address the main difficulties related to their identification or observation. Practical advice is given on organizing sea excursions, differentiating raptors in flight, and recognizing duck hybrids that may be confused with certain species. All these questions find a clear and detailed answer here.

The third edition of this guide, expanded by 32 pages and bound with a soft cover, offers an in-depth description of several species, including raptors, galliforms, terns, owls, and swifts. Furthermore, new species have been included, among them flycatchers, tits, buntings, and finches. Over 50 plates have been recolored or added for an even richer and more precise visual presentation. The maps and texts have been carefully updated, particularly for the section on occasional species.

This guide represents an invaluable resource for all ornithology enthusiasts, offering a wealth of comprehensive and up-to-date information for the identification and observation of birds in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.