| Series | Helm Identification Guide Series |
| Authors | John Erritzøe, Clive F. Mann, Frederik Brammer, Richard A. Fuller |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780713660340 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury |
| Pages | 544 |
| Format | 24 x 17 cm |
| Binding | hardcover |
| Pictures | richly illustrated, full color |
| Year of publication | 2012 |
Winner - Birdwatch Book of the Year 2012
This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's cuckoos, couas and coucals - the family Cuculidae. Famed as brood-parasites of other birds, the cuckoos include a diverse range of species, from the roadrunners of North America to the spectacular malkohas of southern Asia. This book discusses the biology and identification of these birds on a species-by-species basis, bringing together the very latest research with accurate range maps, more than 600 stunning colour photographs that illuminate age and racial plumage differences, and 36 superb plates by a team of internationally renowned artists.
