Books Europe - Birds
Also see Britain - Birds; Europe - other Wildlife. Some species monographs can also be found under World & Monographs (Birds)
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Peter Hayman & Rob Hume This large format book features 3500 illustrations and photos of the birds of Britain and Europe. Includes a CD-ROM whose contents can be played/viewed on an iPod (requires iTunes 6 or above, iPod 5G Video or iPod Nano with 200MB disk space free). 552 pages.
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Complete Guide to the Birdlife of Britain and Europe Peter Hayman & Rob Hume Comprehensive guide to the 430 species that live in or regularly visit Europe, with at least six illustrations of each species, including in flight and at rest. 288 pages. More details...
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Birds in Europe: Population Estimates, Trends and Conservation Status BirdLife International 374 pages.
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The Pocket Guide to the Birds of Prey of Britain and Europe Peter Hayman and Rob Hume Up to 15 full-colour, meticulously detailed illustrations for each species in flight and at rest facilitate accurate ID. Conveniently pocket sized. 176 pages. More details...
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Benny Gensbol & Walther Thiede The most complete guide to the 49 species of bird of prey found in Europe. 992 colour illustrations, 185 colour plates and 55 maps. 416 pages. More details...
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Philip's Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe Håkan Delin & Lars Svensson Over 500 birds described and illustrated from Iceland to Western Turkey. The text and illustrations are by well known and well respected ornithologists. "A high quality book for beginners and experts alike." - Bill Oddie 320 pages.
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Aurelio Martin & Juan Antonio Lorenzo Summarises and updates much of the ornithological knowledge available about The Canary Islands. All the text is in Spanish. 788 pages.
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Climatic Atlas of European Breeding Birds Huntley et al 528 pages. More details...
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Mullarney, Svensson, Zetterström, Grant (Now also available in an exciting electronic version: Collins Bird eGuide v1.1a.) The most complete field guide to the birds of Britain and Europe. Provides all the information needed to identify a species at any time of the year. Fully integrated; the text and distribution map, and the illustrations for each species, are on facing pages. 400 pages. More details...
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Marc Duquet You’ve just seen a small black and white bird, but which species is it? Which bird has a red head and a yellow wing? This book helps you to identify almost 200 bird species common to western Europe simply by their shape and colour. 222 pages. More details...
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J-C Thibault, G Bonaccorsi BOU Checklist 17. 172 pages. More details...
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P R Flint & P F Stewart BOU checklist 6. Second edition. 224 pages. More details...
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Josef Kren A review of the 394 species recorded since 1800. 400+ maps. 43 photos. 336 pages. More details...
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EBCC Atlas of European Breeding Birds Eds: W J M Hagemeijer, M J Blair An integrated picture of the distribution and abundance of the breeding birds of Europe. 1045 pages. More details...
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Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority Sites for Conservation Heath, Evans, Hoccom, Payne, Peet A massive new BirdLife International work: the ultimate site guide for birders, and the foundation of conservation in Europe, describing 3,600 of the best bird sites in Europe including 1100 new ones. Thousands of maps. 1,600 pages.
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Birds of Europe with North Africa & The Middle East Lars Jonsson Still one of the better field guides. Covers all but a few of the Western Palearctic's breeding birds. 400 colour plates. 560 pages. More details...
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Birds in Europe: Their Conservation Status G M Tucker et al
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Peter H Barthel & Paschalis Dougalis An authoritative up-to-date pocket field guide covering more than 500 bird species, and a bargain price! Includes the latest taxonomic ‘splits’ . More details...
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European Bird Populations: Estimates and Trends Heath, Borggreve & Peet Full population data is presented on all 515 regularly occurring species in Europe with line illustrations for each species. Information on population trend and range trend data is provided, along with status threat summaries and population size estimates for each species. 160 pages. More details...
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Edited by D Pain & M Pienkowski 448 pages.
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Alan Johnson & Frank Cezilly A comprehensive overview of these fascinating birds concentrating on one of the best-studied flamingo populations in the world. Summarises current understanding of flamingo biology, population, evolution, migration, feeding, reproductive biology and conservation. 328 pages. More details...
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Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America K M Olsen & H Larsson Revised edition. Helm Identification Guide covering 43 species, both familiar seabirds and some little-known & globally threatened species. The essential reference to a fascinating and endlessly challenging group of birds. 608 pages. More details...
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Guide to the Identification & Ageing of Holarctic Waders A J Prater, J H Marchant & J Vuorinen Identification, ageing and sexing of waders, with information on geographical variation. 168 pages. More details...
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David Cabot Describes and illustrates 167 of the most frequently occurring birds in Ireland. 240 pages. More details...
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Arend Wassink & Gerald Oreel Brings together invaluable information on status, habitat, distribution and migration on all 498 species recorded in Kazakhstan (up to early 2007). Illustrated by many stunning photos. 288 pages. More details...
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Birds of the Mediterranean: A Photographic Guide Paul Sterry Unique and innovative, covers all the species occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean. 192 pages. More details...
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Arnoud Van Den Berg & Celia Bosman Over 310 colour photographs. A sumptuous book. 395 pages. More details...
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Birds of the Palearctic: Passerines Norman Arlott A field guide to all the passerines or songbirds found from Britain eastwards to Japan, and as far south as the Sahara and Himalayas. This the most popular birdwatching area in the world so this book is perfect for the keen or travelling birder. And a vital purchase for every twitcher as it includes many of the rarities that have occurred accidentally in the UK and many more that may occur in the future. The Non-Passerines volume will be available in February 2009.. 384 pages. More details...
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Identification Guide to European Passerines Lars Svensson 4th edition. For many years the indispensable guide for ringers, this book has now become a must for serious birders in the new age of field ID. 368 pages. More details...
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Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America Per Alström & Krister Mild Comprehensive Helm ID Guide to the 26 species of pipits and wagtails of the Holarctic. 26 colour plates, by Per Alström & Bill Zetterström, plus over 220 colour photos. 496 pages. More details...
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R Galvex, L Gavashelishvili & Z Javakhishivili A revised and updated edition of "Raptors of Georgia" with text now in Georgian & English and 12 additional species (4 raptors and 8 owls). Accurate and practical information on identification, behaviour, confusing species, habitat, food source, etc for 45 species all aided by 447 superb colour illustrations. 128 pages.
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Raptors of Europe and Middle East Dick Forsman Comprehensive collection of photos, by the foremost authority on Western Palearctic raptors, showing all plumages of species in the field. Over 700 photos and 100 drawings. 607 pages. More details...
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Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa William S Clark An extremely detailed new guide. 48 colour plates, 40 pages of colour photos, plus line illustrations and distribution maps. 371 pages. More details...
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Raptors of the World: A Field Guide James Ferguson-Lees & David A Christie Uses all of the plates from the Helm ID Guide Raptors of the World, with concise, revised text on facing pages, to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference book covering all 330 raptor species. 320 pages. More details...
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Flight Identification of European Raptors Porter, Willis, et al Third edition. Includes revised and additional text and 70 new photos (bringing the total to 248 black-and-white photographs). The identification illustrations have also been extensively revised. 276 pages.
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Flight Identification of European Seabirds Blomdahl, Breife & Holmström Helm Field Guide essential for seawatching, as it is specifically designed to address the particular problems and limitations of this type of birding. 374 pages. More details...
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Shorebirds: Illustrated Behaviour & Ecology
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C Iapichino & B Mossa BOU Checklist 11. 170 pages. More details...
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Waders of Europe, Asia and North America Stephen Message & Don Taylor ID reference to all the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America. 80 colour plates show birds at rest and in flight, in every plumage variant likely to be encountered in the region. 240 pages. More details...
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Gerard Gorman A Study of the European Picadae. 10 colour plates and 72 line illustrations by Szabolcs Kokay. Colour distribution maps. "Highly recommended" - Su Gough, BTO Terrestrial Ecology Unit 176 pages. More details...
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WTWB = Where to watch birds
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Nature Guide to the Andalusian Sierras: From Malaga to Gibraltar - Spain Dirk Hilbers 2007. A good introduction into the wildlife in the area is followed by 14 specific routes (each comprising several sites) ranging from 3 day walking/driving routes to short easy walks and not so easy hikes. Includes a useful chapter on tourist information. Stunning photos throughout. 208 pages. More details...
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Nature Guide to the Bialowieza Primeval Forest - Poland Dirk Hilbers Combines interesting and insightful ecological explanations with up-to-date and practical tourist information including hiking trails and bike routes. 143 pages. More details...
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Nature Guide to the Biebrza marshes - Poland Dirk Hilbers Detailed descriptions for nature enthusiasts outlining hiking trails, canoe trips and car routes all conveniently linked to information on everything you want to know about the splendid nature of Biebrza's marshes. 107 pages.
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Nature Guide to the Camargue - France Dirk Hilbers 2006. This guide combines interesting and insightful stories with up-to-date and practical tourist information and observation tips. Detailed descriptions of hiking trails and car routes are conveniently linked to information on the Camargue's splendid nature. 198 pages.
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Steve Cale (2008) Full of useful information on birding on the northern part of Cyprus. Including 18 large fold-out maps and one foldout map featuring the entire island, full colour photographs and illustrations and a full, up-to-date bird, butterfly, reptile & mammal list (for the whole of Cyprus). 94 pages.
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Nature Guide to the Coto Doñana & surrounding coastal lowlands - Spain Dirk Hilbers Detailed descriptions of hiking trails and car routes conveniently linked to information on the Coto Doñana's splendid nature. 159 pages.
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Where to Watch Birds in Doñana Francisco Moreno & Jorge Gutiérrez Covers 23 sites. Contains photos, maps, practical information as well as birdwatching tips. 157 pages. More details...
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G Gorman (2006) Covers the best birding sites in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Over 230 sites are described, each with a context mini-map. Eleven country context maps are provided as well as 33 detailed site maps and 22 fine illustrations by Szabolcs Kókay. "invaluable" - Bird Watching Magazine 288 pages. More details...
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Where to watch birds in Europe & Russia Nigel Wheatley 2000. 250 major birdwatching sites in detail. Over 100 maps. 416 pages. More details...
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Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority Sites for Conservation Heath, Evans, Hoccom, Payne, Peet A massive new BirdLife International work: the ultimate site guide for birders, and the foundation of conservation in Europe, describing 3,600 of the best bird sites in Europe including 1100 new ones. Thousands of maps. 1,600 pages.
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Nature Guide to Extremadura - Spain Dirk Hilbers This Crossbill Guide combines interesting and insightful stories with up-to-date and practical tourist information and observation tips. Detailed descriptions of 18 hiking trails and car routes are conveniently linked to information on everything you want to know about the whats, wheres and whys of Extremadura's splendid nature. 224 pages.
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France - Travellers' Nature Guide Bob Gibbons 2003. Descriptions of some 200 places to visit, complemented by lavish colour photos & maps. 334 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatching Guide to France, North of the Loire Jacquie Crozier 2003. The best birding sites in Pays de Loire, Bourgogne, Franche-Compté, Bretagne, Basse & Haute Normandie, Ile de France, Champagne-Ardennes, Picardie, Lorraine, Alsace and Nord. 266 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatching Guide to France, South of the Loire Jacquie Crozier 2000. The best sites in France, south of the Loire, including Corsica. 288 pages. More details...
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Where to watch birds in France Philippe Dubois / LPO Second edition (2006). Opens up the best of birding in France to birders living in or visiting any part of the country. 400 pages. More details...
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L Gavashelishvili et al Describes the 28 most attractive sites. Provides detailed information for each site on climate, ecosystems, habitats & species. 128 pages.
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Keith Marsh 2005. A species-by-species site and fieldcraft guide to finding 500 of Britain and the Western Palearctic's most coveted bird species. Includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Azores and the Canaries. 600 pages. More details...
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Nature Guide to the Hortobagy & Tisza River floodplain - Hungary Dirk Hilbers Introduces you to this fascinating region and provides you with itineraries allowing you to discover the area at your own pace. Includes a useful chapter on tourist information. Stunning photos throughout. c180 pages. More details...
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Adrian Phillips & Jo Scotchmer 1st edition (September 2005). 544 pages. More details...
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Clive Hutchinson 2nd edition (1995). 43 site accounts covering the whole of Ireland. 272 pages.
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E. Dempsey & M. O'Clery Organised county by county, this is an easy-to-follow handbook giving site names, grid references, detailed directions and maps for each site. It includes the best time to visit each area, a breakdown of the different seasons, the species you are likely to find and lists rare birds seen at each site in the past. 366 pages.
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A Birdwatcher's Guide to Italy l Ruggieri & I Festari 2005. 100 best birding sites in Italy, including Sardinia and Sicily. 303 pages. More details...
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Birding on the Greek Island of Lesvos Richard Brooks Revised 2002. Extremely detailed site guide. Over 70 colour photos. 250 pages.
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A Birdwatching Guide to Mallorca Graham Hearl 2nd edition (1999). Detailed coverage of one of the most popular birdwatching destinations in Europe. 8 pages of colour photos. 92 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatching Guide to Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera Graham Hearl 1996. These islands are important staging posts for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. 8 pages of colour photos. 64 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatchers' Guide to Portugal and Madeira C C Moore, G Elias & H Costa 1997. Prion site guide detailing 18 major sites in Portugal, including two in the Algarve, and 8 in Madeira, plus many minor sites in both regions. 144 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatching Guide to the Pyrenees Jacquie Crozier 1998. Covers the area from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. 92 pages. More details...
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Romania - a Birdwatching and Wildlife Guide James Roberts 2000. Covers over 100 sites, many with detailed maps, with specific information on entry into the Danube Delta. 330 pages. More details...
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Spain - Travellers' Nature Guide Farino, Lockwood, Walters Descriptions of some 200 places to visit, complemented by lavish colour photos and maps. 320 pages. More details...
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A Birdwatching Guide to Eastern Spain Malcolm Palmer with Luis Fidel 2001. Covers Alicante, Albacete, Barcelona, Castellon, Cuenca, Girona, Tarragona, Teruel and Valencia. 64 pages. More details...
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Michael Rebane New edition. Covers over 112 major and 75 secondary sites. 368 pages.
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A Birdwatchers' Guide to Southern Spain and Gibraltar Clive Finlayson 1993. Prion site guide. 18 maps. 89 pages.
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Ernest Garcia & Andrew Paterson 3rd edition (2001). The definitive guide to finding birds in Andalucia, (the provinces of Huelva, Cádiz, Sevilla, Córdoba, Málaga, Granada, Jaén, Almería), Extremadura (the provinces of Badajoz and Cáceres) and Gibraltar. 320 pages. More details...
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Where the birds are in northeast Spain Steve West (2004). Includes useful tips on language, accommodation and who to contact when you find a rarity. 114 species treated in depth, with introductory texts describing migratory calendar, habitat, status and general distribution; this is followed by directions to the most suitable sites for observing each species. 269 pages. More details...
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Where to Watch Birds in Spain: The 100 best sites Jose Antonio Montero (2006) Includes informative, up-to-date texts on the natural features and ornithological importance of each site and is illustrated with beautiful photos. 341 pages. More details...
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Published by Ocean Explorer Maps 2001. Map of Svalbard Archipelago (Including Bear Island), with biographies of explorers and a summary of fauna and flora. More details...
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Where to watch birds in Switzerland Sacchi, Ruegg, Laesser 1999. Covers 45 major sites. 192 pages.
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A Birdwatchers' Guide to Turkey Ian Green & Nigel Moorhouse 1995. Prion site guide to over 37 major sites (including maps), plus many minor areas of interest. 122 pages. More details...
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Ozen, Boyla et al Available from mid October 2008. Contains a detailed account of every species on the Turkish list, with a full breakdown of records and status, distribution in Turkey, and taxonomy. 512 pages. More details...
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