RSPB What's That Bird?

"Learn to tell a swift from a swallow with this pocket guide to bird identification - ideal for beginners but also a handy reference for the more seasoned birdwatcher. Featuring over 150 common European birds, RSPB What's that Bird? is a compact, portable field guide that makes identification quick and easy, no matter where you are. Habitat overviews show you where to look, commonly confused birds are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification, and an at-a-glance bird-finder section shows thumbnails of birds, grouped by colour, for instant identification. The fully illustrated introduction explains the basics of birdwatching - where and what to look for. The concise, clear, and informative text is written by Rob Hume, a leading ornithological expert and writer. RSPB What's that Bird? is the perfect pocket guide to birdwatching, ideal if you want to identify the most common birds of Britain and Europe. "