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Birds by Colour

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Identify almost 200 of the most common bird species found in Britain and western Europe simply by their shape and colour, using this beginner’s guide.

ISBN: 9780713689945

Author: Marc Duquet

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Birds by Colour

£ 12.99

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You don’t need prior knowledge of ornithology to use this handy guide, just identify the birds by looking for specific shapes and colours.

The book divides up 184 species into 11 shapes, and these are grouped into species that share similar appearances and colours.

Each bird has a field guide entry giving information about its biology, behaviour, habitat and distribution.

Artwork and photographs accompany the easy-to-read text and details of when and where to spot the birds.

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