Author: Del Hoyo, J.; Elliott, A.; Sargatal, J.; Christie, D.A. (Eds)
Title: Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vols 1-16 + Special Volume
Description: Lynx Edicions 1992-2013 , col plates, col photos, maps. 310x240mm. HB. 17 vols, 4to (317x243mm), orig. boards. Vg/Fine in d/w's (several spines slightly faded; minor chafing to top of spine to Vol. 1). Vol. 15 and Special Volume still sealed in publisher's cellophane.. Complete set. The Handbook of the Birds of the World Series illustrates and describes in detail every species of bird in the world. The series comprises 16 volumes plus a Special volume that complements them. This Special Volume includes the new species described since the publication of their respective volumes, a practical global index and much more!Volume 1: Ostrich to DucksVolume 2: New World Vultures to GuineafowlVolume 3: Hoatzin to AuksVolume 4: Sandgrouse to CuckoosVolume 5: Barn Owls to HummingbirdsVolume 6: Mousebirds to HornbillsVolume 7: Jacamars to WoodpeckersVolume 8: Broadbills to TapaculosVolume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and WagtailsVolume 10: Cuckoo-shrikes to ThrushesVolume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World WarblersVolume 12: Picathartes to Tits and ChickadeesVolume 13: Penduline-tits to ShrikesVolume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World SparrowsVolume 15: Weavers to New World WarblersVolume 16: Tanagers to New World BlackbirdsSpecial Volume: New Species and Global Index.

Keywords: Birds; Ornithology


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