| Auteur | Laurent Demongin |
| ISBN | 9782955501900 |
| Uitgever | Laurent Demongin |
| Taal | Engels |
| Pagina’s | 392 |
| Formaat | 17 x 24 cm |
| Bindwijze | Paperback |
| Afbeeldingen | Rijk geïllustreerd, zwart/wit |
| Jaar van uitgave | 2016 |
Deze Engelstalige gids is voor ringers en voor iedereen die wel eens een vogel in de hand heeft. Met dit boek zijn alle regelmatig in West-Europa voorkomende soorten te determineren, vaak ook op geslacht. Verder wordt beschreven hoe u leeftijdsverschillen kunt zien, wat het ruipatroon is en welke maten (bijv. vleugel en snavel) gemiddeld voorkomen.
This English version of Guide d'Identification des Oiseaux and Main, updated with 51 additional species, gives all ornithologists who handle birds the essential information regarding etc. accurate identification of species and subspecies, measurements, moult, sex and age.
The 301 species (154 non-passerines and 147 passerines) caught most frequently in Western Europe by general ringers are presented in detail. To avoid mistakes, identification is Systematically Compared with species of similar appearance, Which Represents a total of more than 550 species treated. Homogenous treatment of all species groups precludes the recurring pitfalls of using various books with variable modes of presentation and Means Fewer books to carry.
Apart from 51 additional species, major improvements Compared to the French version are:
- Supplementary information in the introduction,
- Addition or BTO codes and wing tip data in the heading of each species account
- Measurements of all species treated in the 'identification' section,
- Addition of the schematic figures or moult sequences,
- Addition of distribution range of notes for all species,
- Addition or EURING age codes 'moult' and 'age' sections,
- Improved organization or figures clarifying them and becoming more comprehensive,
- Addition or sonograms for some species (ie warblers ...)
- Addition of various informative comparative figures and illustrations,
- Addition of bibliographic references at the end of each species account
- Different index marks for non-passerines and passerines,
- Addition or appendix with a sample or moult and wing formula cards,
- And Minor Corrections and general updates to species accounts.
For a review see here: http://britishbirds.co.uk/article/identification-guide-birds-hand/
