A comprehensive guide to the feathers of European birds. This guide to the feathers of Europe's birds presents a novel and innovative method to recognise the feathers of Europe's birds. Covering over 400 species, an innovative key allows for exceptionally precise identification by colour as well feather structure and shape. Collection and conservation methods, locations of feathers on the bird, and identification and description of the feathers of species are clearly explained and richly illustrated, with more than 400 photographs. The large format of the book allows feathers to be shown in great detail.

A comprehensive guide to the feathers of European birds.

About the Author
Cloe Fraigneau is an ornithologist who works for the Education et Recherche sur les Oiseaux et la Nature (Education and Research on Birds and Nature) association.

Reviews
This is an attractive book that will be of great use to anyone who collects feathers, and to a wider audience too. * British Birds *
A beautiful and highly original work. -- Stephen Moss



Book Information
ISBN 9781472971722
Author Cloe Fraigneau
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint Helm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1702g