This detailed and comprehensive identification guide follows in the mould of Sylvia Warblers and Pipits and Wagtails. It primarily covers the genera Acrocephalus, Locustella, Cettia and Bradypterus, together with a few smaller related genera. To the uninitiated, these are the archetypal 'little brown jobs' and as if they weren't hard enough to identify anyway, many of them are hard to see as well! This authoritative handbook covers their identification in breathtaking detail, illustrated with line drawings, sonograms, wonderful colour plates and photographs. It is destined to become the ultimate reference for these challenging birds.

Covers every species of old world warbler in the genera Acrocephalus, Locustella, Cettia and Bradypterus All distinct plumages and races are fully illustrated on 48 colour plates Comprehensive text covers every aspect of field identification Line drawings and sonograms included where necessary to assist in field identification Maps given for every species, many colour photographs included

About the Author
Peter Kennerley has ringed and watched warblers in Hong Kong for many years, and David Pearson is an authority on the African species. Both authors have published extensively on the subject. Brian Small is a highly regarded bird illustrator with several books to his credit. His warblers are particularly outstanding.

Reviews
'destined to become the ultimate reference for these challenging birds' Birdbooker report website (12th November 2010) 'Full of amazingly comprehensive data, yet extending an invitation to a world in which so much waits to be discovered, Reed and Bush Warblers is a Premiership-level 'keeper' for sure. A magnum opus, worth of addition to any birder's library.' Birdwatch (April 2011)



Book Information
ISBN 9780713660227
Author Peter Kennerley
Format Hardback
Page Count 712
Imprint Helm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1912g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 170mm * 42mm