Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards Richly illustrated with nearly 1400

Richly illustrated with nearly 1400 color photographs

and why the idea of a 'species' is elusive yet so important

The book begins with a description of habitats and vegetation types in the high country

containing 75 plates

Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards Richly illustrated with nearly 1400A near fine hardcover in price clipped dust jacket. Birds of the Western Palearctic. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards. Published by Oxford University Press, 1977 1994 , this monumental work contains authoritative and detailed species accounts, enhanced by excellent color plates, b&w illustrations, and maps. CRAMP, Stanley, Chief Editor.