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This page lists books that include illustrations by Alan Harris.

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Birds of Borneo

Susan Myers

Illustrations: Richard Allen, Hilary Burn, Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Anthony Disley, Alan Harris, Szabolcs Kókay, Mike Langman, Ian Lewington, Andrew MacKay, Stephen Message, Christopher Schmidt, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

2nd edition

Christopher Helm

2016

"Birds of Borneo is the first comprehensive guide to the varied avifauna of this island biodiversity hotspot, which comprises the tiny state of Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. More than 630 bird species have been recorded on Borneo and, using the most up-to-date taxonomy and nomenclature, this guide includes all recently split species and also gives full coverage of distinctive Bornean races where they differ from their counterparts on neighbouring islands or in mainland South-east Asia. Borneo is of particular ecological significance; the unique combination of its tropical latitude and the relief of the land, which includes high mountains and rainforests, has created many isolated micro-habitats which have enabled a remarkable number of different species of birds to evolve, many of which are endemic to the island. Every species recorded is described in detail with key identification characteristics and habitat information given, plus a colour distribution map."

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The Helm Guide to Bird Identification: An In-Depth Look at Confusion Species

Keith Vinicombe

Illustrations: Alan Harris, Laurel Tucker

Christopher Helm

2014

"This book covers difficult identification issues by looking at tricky species pairs or groups of birds, and comparing and contrasting their respective features. Designed as a field companion, it supplements the standard field guides and provides much additional information. As well as detailed texts, the books include extensive illustrations of all relevant ages and plumages of the species concerned."

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The Birds of Radnorshire

Peter Jennings

Illustrations: Alan Harris

2014

An avifauna that describes the status and distribution of 254 species recorded in the historic country of Radnorshire.

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Feasting, Fowling and Feathers: A History of the Exploitation of Wild Birds

Michael Shrubb

Poyser

2013

"The way wild birds have been exploited over the centuries forms the focus of this remarkable new book by Michael Shrubb. It looks at the use of birds as food, for feathers and skins, for eggs, as cage birds, as specimens and for hunting, focusing on Britain, northern Europe and the North Atlantic. Never before has a book brought the huge amount of information on these topics in the academic literature together under one cover."

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Birds of Sri Lanka

Deepal Warakagoda, Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp, Richard Grimmett

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2012

"With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destination. This new field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Detailed text highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps. Packed with spectacular and detailed plates by leading bird artists such as Alan Harris, Tim Worfolk and John Cox, "Birds of Sri Lanka" is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher and another majestic addition to the Helm Field Guides series."

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Birds of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan

Raffael Ayé, Manuel Schweizer & Tobias Roth

Illustrations: Per Alström, Adam Bowley, Carl D'Silva, Kim Franklin, John Gale, Alan Harris, Ren Hathway, Christopher Schmidt, Brian Small, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk, Martin Woodcock

Christopher Helm

2012

"Birds of Central Asia is the first field guide to include the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, along with neighbouring Afghanistan. This vast area includes a diverse variety of habitats, and the avifauna is similarly broad, from sandgrouse, ground jays and larks on the vast steppe and semi-desert to a broad range of raptors, and from woodland species such as warblers and nuthatches to a suite of montane species, such as snowcocks, accentors and snowfinches. Birds of Central Asia includes 141 high-quality plates covering every species (and all distinctive races) that occur in the region, along with concise text focusing on identification and accurate colour maps. Important introductory sections introduce the land and its birds. Birds of Central Asia is a must-read for any birder or traveller visting this remote region."

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Birds of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan

Raffael Ayé, Manuel Schweizer & Tobias Roth

Illustrations: Per Alström, Adam Bowley, Carl D'Silva, Kim Franklin, John Gale, Alan Harris, Ren Hathway, Christopher Schmidt, Brian Small, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk, Martin Woodcock

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2012

"Birds of Central Asia is the first-ever field guide to the avian population of this fascinating part of the world. From ground jays, larks, and raptors to warblers, nuthatches, and snowfinches, this comprehensive guide covers 618 species - including all residents, migrants, and vagrants - and 143 superb plates depict every species and many distinct plumages and races. This portable book contains important introductory sections on the land and its birds, and up-to-date color maps. The concise, authoritative text on facing pages highlights key identification features, such as status, voice, and habitat. Birds of Central Asia is indispensable for anyone interested in the birds of this remarkable and little-known region."

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Birds of India: Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2012

"The best field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is now even better. Thoroughly revised, with 73 new plates and many others updated or repainted, the second edition of Birds of India now features all maps and text opposite the plates for quicker and easier reference. Newly identified species have been added, the text has been extensively revised, and all the maps are new. Comprehensive and definitive, this is the indispensable guide for anyone birding in this part of the world. 1,375 species are illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants. With 226 color plates that depict every species and many distinct plumages and races."

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2nd edition

2011

"This new field guide is based on the authors' groundbreaking Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (1998) and covers all the bird species found in India, Pakistian, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The plates face the descriptions and maps for quick at-a-glance reference. Many of the plates have been repainted for this edition and a number of new species added. This guide also provides tables, summarising identification features of particularly difficult groups such as nightjars, warblers and rosefinches."

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Finches & Sparrows

Peter Clement

Illustrations: Alan Harris & John Davis

Christopher Helm

2011

This is a reprint of the 1993 publication

"This is a guide to true" finches and sparrows illustrating all the species, many races and most sex and age variations, with almost 950 portraits. The maps accompanying the illustrations show breeding and wintering ranges for all species."

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A Field Guide To The Birds of Borneo

Susan Myers

Illustrations: Richard Allen, Hilary Burn, Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Anothony Disley, Martin Elliott, Szabolcs Kokay, Mike Langman, Ian Lewington, Andrew Mackay, Stephen Message, Christopher Schmidt, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

New Holland

2009

"A Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo is the first comprehensive and accurate guide to the varied avifauna of this island biodiversity hot-spot, which comprises Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian states of Kalimantan. More than 630 bird species have been recorded in Borneo and, using the most up-to-date taxonomy and nomenclature, the guide includes all recently split species and also gives full coverage to the distinctive Bornean races where they differ from their counterparts on neighbouring islands or in mainland South-East Asia. Borneo is of particular ecological significance; the unique combination of its tropical latitude and the relief of the land, which includes high mountains and rainforests, has created many isolated micro-habitats which have enabled a remarkable number of different species of birds to evolve, many of which are endemic to the island. Every species recorded is described in detail with key identification characteristics and habitat information given, plus a colour distribution map. All species are illustrated in the 246-page full-colour ID section, with paintings by the same expert team of artists who worked on New Holland's celebrated A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia."

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Birds of Borneo: Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan

Susan Myers

Illustrations: Richard Allen, Hilary Burn, Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Anothony Disley, Martin Elliott, Szabolcs Kokay, Mike Langman, Ian Lewington, Andrew Mackay, Stephen Message, Christopher Schmidt, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2009

"This is the first comprehensive field guide to illustrate and describe the varied bird species of Borneo, an ecologically significant island comprising Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan. With close to 1,600 beautiful color illustrations and 630 color distribution maps, this up-to-date guide identifies and details more than 620 bird species by key characteristics and habitat information. It also includes all recently split species, and provides full coverage of the Bornean endemics and distinctive races when they differ from their counterparts on neighboring islands or in mainland Southeast Asia."

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Birds of East Asia: China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Russia

Mark Brazil

Illustrations: Per Alström, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Ren Hathway, Hans Larsson, Dave Nurney, Derek Onley, Christopher Schmidt, Brian Small, Laurel Tucker, Tim Worfolk, Bill Zetterstrom

Princeton University Press

2009

"With 234 superb color plates, and more than 950 color maps, Birds of East Asia makes it easy to identify all of the region's species. The first single-volume field guide for eastern Asia, the book covers major islands including Japan and Taiwan, as well as the Asian continent from Kamchatka to the Korean Peninsula. The region's major bird families are presented and distinct species are noted, from the well-known Steller's Sea Eagle - the world's largest eagle - to those less familiar to Western ornithologists, such as the Scaly-sided Merganser, Oriental Stork, and Mugimaki Flycatcher. The maps provide useful information about the seasonal migratory patterns of all bird varieties."

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Birds of Pakistan

Richard Grimmett, Tom Roberts and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Helm Field Guides

Yale University Press / Helm

2009

"This guide is a successor to the much acclaimed Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by two of the same authors. Covering Pakistan, the superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is on facing pages to the plates, for easy reference and there are distribution maps for every species. Like previous guides covering Nepal, Bhutan, Northern India and Southern India, this guide is a perfect size for use in the field and will be an essential companion when visiting this region."

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Birds of East Asia: China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Russia

Mark Brazil

Illustrations: Per Alström, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Ren Hathway, Hans Larsson, Dave Nurney, Derek Onley, Christopher Schmidt, Brian Small, Laurel Tucker, Tim Worfolk, Bill Zetterstrom

Christopher Helm

2008

"This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centring especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Formosan Firecrest. The east Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's major international bird migration routes, especially for waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors, while the east Asian continental mainland itself is home to a wide range of species little known to western ornithologists such as Scaly-sided Merganser, Oriental Stork and Mugimaki Flycatcher. The guide features the most up-to-date text available, which, in conjunction with extensive colour plates throughout, facilitates the field identification of all of the species known from the region. Colour distribution maps enhance the text by providing a visual analysis of the summer, winter and migratory ranges of all species."

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Best Birdwatching Sites: Cornwall & Scilly

Sarah McMahon and Nigel Hudson

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Buckingham Press

2008

"Sara McMahon, a long-time officer of the county bird club, provides detailed assessments of 52 key birding areas, ranging from established nature reserves such as RSPB Marazion Marsh to the western valleys, such as Cot Valley and Nanquidno, which provide a welcome refuge for exhausted vagrants from America and Siberia each autumn. Inland areas are well covered with detailed reports on reservoirs such as Drift and Stithians and moorland sites such as Golitha and Tamar Lakes, but it is the coastal locations which receive the greatest attention and Sara provides a complete guide to seawatching with details of species and sites, plus her fieldcraft tips based on hard-won experience. Scilly is famous for its incredible track record in turning up rare and interesting birds and many birders make an annual pilgrimage to these attractive islands each autumn. Nigel Hudson, secretary of the British Birds Rarity Committee, provides a detailed guide to each of the significant islands in the archipeligo, plus details of ferries and inter-island boats to ensure your visit is a great success."

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The Goshawk

Robert Kenward

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Poyser

2006

An authoritative yet highly readable monograph of the species. It includes chapters on nomenclature, races and morphs, biometrics, nesting, incubation and chick-rearing, migration, feeding ecology, population dynamics, and conservation, punctuated throughout with illuminating tales from author Robert Kenward's extensive field research. The book is packed with illustrations, figures and maps, and contains a selection of the author's superb photographs of the birds.

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Raptors of the World

James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie

Illustrations: Kim Franklin, David Mead, Philip Burton and Alan Harris

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2006

"This new field guide covers all of the world's kites, vultures, harriers, hawks, buzzards, eagles, and falcons. Based on essential sections of the widely acclaimed handbook Raptors of the World by the same authors, but with updated text, maps, and plates, it shows every species in a selection of different plumages, with concise facing texts and distribution maps. It provides an easy-to-use and portable reference to one of the world's largest, most popular, and most challenging avian groups."

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Raptors of the World (Concise edition)

James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie

Illustrations: Kim Franklin, David Mead, Philip Burton and Alan Harris

Christopher Helm

2005

"Raptors of the World (Helm, 2001) is the definitive handbook to this most popular group of birds. This new field guide uses all of the plates from Raptors of the World, with a concise, revised text on facing pages, to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference covering all 340 raptor species. Several of the plates have been reworked and repainted for this guide. The book also has an updated colour distribution map for each species. Much of the extensive introductory material has been retained in this guide, with the addition of a complete species list containing all subspecies and brief details of their ranges. Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify with confidence any raptor encountered anywhere in the world."

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British Birds Handbook

Duncan Brewer

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Miles Kelly Publishing

2006

"This fantastic series will help children develop lasting interest in the great outdoors. Detailed information, photos and artwork aid identification, and readers are also encouraged to record their observations by adding notes and photos."

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Birds of Southern India

Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2005

"This guide is a successor to the much acclaimed Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by the same authors. Covering southern India, the superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is on facing pages to the plates, for easy reference. Like previous guides covering Bhutan, Northern India and Nepal, this guide is a perfect size for use in the field and will be an essential companion when visiting this region."

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The Birds of Rye Meads

Rye Meads Ringing Group

2005

"This book is a goldmine of information showing how the birdlife of Rye Meads has changed over the past 40 years, using data collected and analysed by the Group. It includes full species accounts, presenting the results from a variety of data collection techniques, including Common Bird Census style surveys, ringing data, specific studies and winter wildfowl counts, and will be of interest to the casual birdwatcher and the keen ornithologist alike."

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The Skylark

Paul Donald

Line drawings and colour plates: Alan Harris

Poyser

2004

"This book looks at all aspects of the life of the Skylark, from its biology, migratory patterns, breeding behaviour and habitat requirements, to its role in legend and folklore. It also discusses its recent rapid decline which has led to the species being placed on the top-priority 'red list' of Birds of Conservation Concern by the leading governmental and non-governmental conservation organisations in the UK. Three closely related species, Oriental and Japanese Skylarks and the enigmatic Raso Lark are also discussed."

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Birds of Africa South of the Sahara

Ian Sinclair & Peter Ryan

Assisted by Patrice Christy and Phil Hockey

Illustrated by Norman Arlott, Peter Hayman, and Alan Harris

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2004

"This compact and easy-to-use guide is the first book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in sub-Saharan Africa. Detailing more than 2,100 species, it covers the entire Afrotropic Region, including Socotra, Pemba, and the islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Stunning color illustrations depict most distinctive plumages as well as diagnostic flight patterns and major geographic variants. Range maps are provided for each species, and the well-formatted text highlights precise identification features and differences between similar species as well as providing concise information on habitat, status, and calls. All information is completely up-to-date, incorporating the latest taxonomy (including descriptions of many new species never before illustrated) and the most recent atlas surveys."

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Birds of Northern India

Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Helm Field Guides

Christopher Helm

2003

"A successor to "Birds of the Indian Subcontinent", by the same authors, this handbook explores the birdlife of northern India and Pakistan. The plates are accompanied by text that highlights the identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status of the birds. The text is on pages facing the plates for easy reference, and there are distribution maps for every species."

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Birds of Northern India

Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, Tim Worfolk

Princeton Field Guides

Princeton University Press

2003

"From the wet evergreen forests and alpine peaks of the Himalayas, to the Thar Desert and the vast wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural habitats that stretch to New Delhi and beyond, northern India is a diverse and welcoming paradise for birders and ecotourists. This field guide provides a concise, fully illustrated introduction to the region's known species. Species that occur regularly are illustrated on 120 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India. The illustrations show distinctive sexual and racial variations whenever possible, as well as immature plumages. Succinct entries on the facing pages highlight plumage, body length and other visible identification traits, voice, altitudinal range and habitats, distribution, and status. Thirty-five of the region's species are threatened with global extinction, in particular the White-rumped Vulture, Siberian Crane, Forest Owlet, Pink-headed Duck, and Himalayan Quail. Introductory sections cover the region's geography and ecology, ten choice birdwatching areas among the many in northern India, plus conservation and general birding advice. Unusually detailed distribution maps are also included, and an appendix describes vagrants and rare species."

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Weather and Bird Behaviour

Norman Elkins

Illustrations: Crispin Fisher, Alan Harris

Poyser

3rd edition

2003

"This book discusses the various ways in which weather conditions influence bird behaviour. Weather conditions affect food and water availability, decisions about when and how to migrate, timing and success of reproduction, flight style and physical comfort. Birds display many adaptations in form and behaviour that help them to cope with changing weather conditions and this book uses a great variety of examples to explore the subject in depth."

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Coastal and Sea Birds Handbook

Duncan Brewer

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Miles Kelly Publishing

2003

"This handbook featuring 50 European coastal and sea birds is ideal for the young birdwatcher. A superb identification guide, it is also packed with things to do."

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Garden Bird Handbook

Duncan Brewer

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Miles Kelly Publishing

2003

"This handbook featuring 50 European birds is ideal for the young birdwatcher. A superb identification guide, it is also packed with things to do."

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Best Birdwatching Sites: Norfolk

Neil Glenn

Line drawings: Alan Harris

Buckingham Press

2002

224 page guide to 73 sites in Norfolk.

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Sylvia Warblers: Identification, Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Genus Sylvia

Hadoram Shirihai, Gabriel Gargallo and Andreas J. Helbig

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Helm Identification Guides

Christopher Helm

2001

"Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family. A lengthy introduction explains the background to the research and outlines the main features of the genus. The 25 species are then treated in detail, including the African parisomas, which are here included in the Sylva group. The species accounts include sections on every aspect of identification, with colour illustrations showing age, sex and racial differences, distribution maps, sonograms, moult and wing diagrams and tables."

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Sylvia Warblers

Hadoram Shirihai, Gabriel Gargallo and Andreas J. Helbig

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Photographic editing, field photography: David Cottridge

Editor: Guy M. Kirwan and Lars Svensson

Princeton University Press

2001

"The culmination of more than a decade of work, this is the most complete manual available on the large family of insectivorous passerines, the Old World warblers Sylviidae, native to Israel and other Mediterranean countries. The authors include detailed information on the phylogeny, distribution, ecology, appearance, and behavior of Sylvia warblers. They draw on tremendous experience and expertise to sort out the complex plumage variations of these notoriously stealthy birds, noting coloration changes by distribution, age, and sex. Attention is also given to the wide variation in song among Sylvia. The volume contains an incredible amount of original data, compiled from field studies and meticulous museum research. Importantly, the authors use a novel approach to systematics, resulting in the proposal of four new species splits. One of Europe's finest bird illustrators contributed the beautiful color plates, and a respected pioneer in field bird photography spent countless hours in desert conditions to obtain the 546 remarkable color photographs of these furtive warblers. No other book has provided such an abundance of detail for one genus of birds, nor the quality and number of illustrations showing individual and geographic variation. All this, combined with DNA information on systematic relationships, makes this book unique among modern identification guides. It is that rare guide that constitutes both a major contribution to ornithology and an excellent reference for birders. It marks a new stage in ornithological literature and will set the standard for future works."

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Birds of Britain and Ireland

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris and others

Kingfisher Field Guides

Kingfisher

2002

"This is a practical guide to over 400 species of bird in Britain and Europe. Information on each bird includes fact panels with complete checklists of features and characteristics and detailed close-ups for correct identification."

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Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers

C. Hilary Fry and Kathie Fry

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Helm

1999

"Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations. Text and plates are closely co-ordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and identifcation. Colour maps showing breeding and wintering ranges are also included."

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Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers

C. Hilary Fry and Kathie Fry

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Princeton University Press

1999

"Few birds can match the dazzling beauty of kingfishers, bee-eaters, and rollers. Until now no comprehensive treatment of these families has appeared in a single volume. This authoritative guide provides an up-to-the-minute review of all that is known about the world's 123 species. The forty magnificient plates by Alan Harris show every species, all main subspecies, and most sex and age variations - 350 portraits in all. For easy reference, color maps showing breeding and wintering ranges appear opposite the plates. Text and plates are carefully coordinated, with emphasis on behavior, field characters, and identification; and the species accounts, which form the bulk of the book, are liberally illustrated with line drawings."

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Finches & Sparrows

Peter Clement

Illustrations: Alan Harris & John Davis

Christopher Helm

1999

This is a reprint of the 1993 publication

"This is a guide covers the 290 species of "true" finches and sparrows (the families Fringillidae, Carduelidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae). Full colour plates illustrate all the species, many races and most sex and age variations, with almost 950 portraits. Accompanying maps show breeding and wintering ranges. An introductory section gives an overview of the four families and the individual species text covers field identification, voice, geographical variation, habitat & range, migration, food, habits and description."

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Finches & Sparrows

Peter Clement

Illustrations: Alan Harris & John Davis

Princeton University Press

1999

"Among the most familiar and colorful of birds, finches and sparrows occupy almost every type of habitat throughout the world - from the environs of the Dead Sea to agricultural lowlands to the tops of the Himalayas. However, no comprehensive single-volume treatment of these families has appeared until now. Finches and Sparrows, which combines nearly 950 color portraits with detailed descriptions of every species, is an easy-to-use identification guide for birdwatchers, conservationists, and ornithologists, who, along with cagebird enthusiasts, will find this book an invaluable reference. For the first time all 290 species in the families Fringillidae, Estrildidae, and Passeridae are described and illustrated in color. The color plates feature every species, many races, and most sex and age variations, and the line drawings accompanying the text depict wing patterns, bill and head shapes, and other plumage details. Over 280 color maps show breeding and wintering ranges for all species. Sections on voice, status, behavior, distribution, movements, and measurements, together with information on species encountered in captivity, help make this the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on these birds."

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The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic

Mark Beaman and Steve Madge

Illustrations: Hilary Burn, Martin Elliott, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Laurel Tucker, and Dan Zetterstrom

Christopher Helm

1998

868 pages, 357 colour plates, 625 colour maps

"A bird identification guide that includes all of the nearly 900 species that have occurred in Europe and the Western Palearctic region. The species are organised by family, with each family section comprising an introduction followed by species accounts and colour plates for the species in the family. There are also colour distribution maps for 625 species."

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The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic

Mark Beaman & Steve Madge

Illustrations: Hilary Burn, Martin Elliott, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Laurel Tucker, and Dan Zetterstrom

Princeton University Press

1998

"Drawing on their unrivaled field experience in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, authors Mark Beaman and Steve Madge have combined forces with some of Europe's finest bird artists to produce the region's most comprehensive guide ever. This is the first book to cover every species to have occurred in the region, including vagrants and accidentals - nearly nine hundred species in total. Color illustrations depict each bird and its main plumage stages and subspecies. An extensive text explains all aspects of identification, status, and habitat, while full-color maps within the text offer detailed distributional information. During the compilation of this book, Beaman and Madge traveled throughout the region, from Iceland and Siberia to the Cape Verde Islands, Egypt, and Georgia. Their field experience is reflected in the breadth and accuracy of the information presented in this guide and in the thorough treatment of difficult or little-known groups. The innovative design of the book makes it accessible to beginning and expert birdwatchers alike. The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Palearctic is the ultimate reference guide for every birdwatcher interested in the region."

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The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Concise Edition

Robert Gillmor, Brian Hillcoat, C. S. Roselaar, Dorothy Vincent, D. I. M. Wallace, M. G. Wilson

Editors: D. W. Snow, C. M. Perrins

Oxford University Press

1998

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Here is the distilled esence of the definitive account of the birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa - BWP, as it is generally known to thousands of users. The abridgement has been made by members of the original editorial team under the general supervision of Professor C.M. Perrins of Oxford, who has acted as Consultant Editor. Dr. D.W. Snow has condensed the original text with masterly skill, retaining all the essential information in a fraction of the space.

The Concise BWP also includes much significant new material. Accounts of more than eighty species has been added and the descriptions of field characters have been revised throughout. The population and distribution sections have been rewritten to take into account new information that has become available since BWP was published. The distribution maps have also been revised and brought up to date. They are now printed in full colour for maximum clarity, and hill shading has been added to indicate the relief.

More than 230 magnificent new colour plates have been specially commissioned for this edition to illustrate newly added species or to replace earlier paintings used in BWP. Where the original paintings have been retained, they are now reproduced using the latest electronic scanning techniques. For greater convenience, all plates now appear in the text.

Indexes in seven European languages are included in addition to the indexes of English and scientific names.

The Concise BWP is an essential reference book for all who are interested in the birds of Europe, whether at the professional level or as amateurs.

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, and Tim Worfolk

Helm Identification Guides

Christopher Helm

1998

"A definitive guide to the birds of India, with over one thousand three hundred species listed. The text is accompanied by colour illustrations and line drawings, with notes on identification, habits, and distribution maps for each species."

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A Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, & Tim Inskipp

With the collaboration of Sarath Kotagama and Shahid Ali

Illustrations: Clive Byers, Daniel Cole, John Cox, Gerald Driessens, Carl D'Silva, Martin Elliott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Peter Hayman, Craig Robson, Jan Wilczur, and Tim Worfolk

Princeton University Press

1998

"Birdwatchers have long waited for a comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide for the Indian subcontinent. This exhaustively researched and beautifully produced book will finally meet that need. Written by three leading experts on the region - Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, and Tim Inskipp - the book provides complete information about the 1,300 species of birds found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The guide is firmly rooted in the authors' extensive field experience, reflected in the accuracy and fullness of their bird descriptions. The guide features more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India that depict all the species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. The text consists of a detailed identification section, discussing the differences between similar species and containing descriptions of vocalizations, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status. There are distributional maps for nearly all species. And the authors' introduction provides useful background information about such subjects as conservation, the history of ornithology on the subcontinent, and the climate. A detailed bibliography provides an introduction to the prolific literature on the subcontinent."

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The Birds Of Berkshire

Peter Standley, N.J. Bucknell, Andy Swash and Ian D. Collins

Illustration: Chris Rose, Richard Allen, Bruce Pearson, John Hollyer, Robert Gillmor, Thelma Sykes, John Davis, Martin Woodcock. Ernest Leahy, Alan Harris, Hilary Burn et al

Berkshire Atlas Group

1996

"The Birds of Berkshire is the first authoritative account of Berkshire's Birds and provides a comprehensive summary of the records of every species observed in the county since records began. It brings together all the available information on the birds of the county, much of which has previously been available only in club records, private notes and historical sources long since out of print. The book contains chapters on the history of bird recording in Berkshire and on its physical geography, habitats and climate. Detailed accounts are included for all 313 species recorded up to the time of publication."

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The Macmillan Birder's Guide to European and Middle Eastern Birds

Alan Harris, Hadoram Shirihai and David Christie

Macmillan

1996

"A guide to European and Middle Eastern species. The clearly written text is accompanied by 80 plates of exquisite illustrations and hand-written captions."

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The Birds of Israel

Hadoram Shirihai

Editors: E. Dovrat and D.A. Christie

Line drawings: Alan Harris

Academic Press

1996

"This book is the most complete, up-to-date reference on bird distribution in, and migration through, Israel, compiled by a foremost authority. The book especially distinguishes those subspecies found in Israel, and includes hundreds of maps and diagrams detailing seasonal occurrence. The addition of hundreds of color photographs ensures that this book will become the most significant work on birds of this fascinating region."

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Pocket Guide: Birds of Britain and Ireland

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Larousse

1995

Includes 250 species.

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Field Guide: Birds of Britain and Ireland

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Larousse

1995

"An illustrated and comprehensive field guide to the 255 birds regularly seen in Britain and Ireland. Each bird is treated to a full page and a concise text summarises the most important points about their appearance and behaviour. Similar birds appear on facing pages (wherever possible), and in similar positions to facilitate comparison."

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Finches & Sparrows

Peter Clement

Illustrations: Alan Harris & John Davis

Christopher Helm

1993

"This is an identification guide to all world species of the true finches and sparrows. It describes the plumages and most distinctive races of all 290 species in the Fringillidae, Carduelidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae families. Each species has a colour map showing its distribution."

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The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume VII. Flycatchers to Shrikes

Senior Editor: Stanley Cramp, C. M. Perrins

Executive editor: Duncan J. Brooks

Text: Euan Dunn, Robert Gillmor, Joan Hall-Craggs, Brian Hillcoat, P.A.D. Hollom, E.M. Nicholson, C.S. Roselaar, W.T.C. Seale, P.J. Sellar, K.E.L. Simmons, D.W. Snow, Dorothy Vincent, K.H. Voous, D.I.M. Wallace and M.G. Wilson

Illustrations: Norman Allott, Kim Franklin, Alan Harris, Chris Rose

Oxford University Press

1993

Describes 45 species. Covers the flycatchers, tits, babblers, nuthatches, wallcreepers, treecreepers, sunbirds, golden oriole, and shrikes.

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Birds of Britain and Europe

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Kingfisher Field Guides

Kingfisher

1993

"This is a practical guide to over 400 species of bird in Britain and Europe. Information on each bird includes fact panels with complete checklists of features and characteristics and detailed close-ups for correct identification."

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The Macmillan Field Guide to Bird Identification

Alan Harris, Laurel Tucker, Keith Vinicombe

Macmillan

New edition

1993

"This pocket guide is designed to help readers distinguish between "confusion" birds - those birds that can be easily mistaken for another species. Over 200 birds are included, with photographs and illustrations comparing birds such as the willow warbler and the chiffchaff."

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Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers

C. Hilary Fry and Kathie Fry

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Helm

1992

"A guide to the 123 species of Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers. Individual species accounts describe identification, field characters, behaviour, ecology and natural history. Three colour distribution maps show breeding and wintering ranges. The illustrations show every species, main subspecies and most sex and age variations."

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Storks, Ibises And Spoonbills Of The World

James A. Hancock, James A. Kushlan and M. Philip Kahl

Illustrations: Alan Harris, David Quinn

Poyser

1992

"A detailed study of the 19 storks, 1 shoebill, 23 ibises and 6 spoonbills of the world. There are introductory chapters on taxonomy and feeding, breeding and behaviour, followed by detailed coverage of each species. The text is supported by colour plates."

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The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume VI. Warblers

Executive Editor: Stanley Cramp and Duncan J Brooks

Text: Euan Dunn, Robert Gillmor, Joan Hall-Craggs, P.A.D. Hollom, E.M. Nicholson, M.A. Ogilvie, C.S. Roselaar, P.J. Sellar, K.E.L. Simmons, D.W. Snow, D. Vincent, K.H. Voous, D.I.M. Wallace and M.G. Wilson

Illustrations: Alan Harris, Ian Lewington, DIM Wallace, and Dan Zetterstrom

Oxford University Press

1992

"The second of three volumes covering the passerines, containing descriptions of 64 species of warbler. Each breeding species is covered in full, with details of field characters, habitat, distribution, mortality, population, movements, food, behaviour, breeding, voice, plumages, moults, measurements, weights, structure, and geographical variation. Regular migrants and accidental species are covered in similar detail. There are maps showing breeding and wintering distribution. Each species is illustrated on colour plates, showing the full range of normal plumages, plus distant flight views. There are also colour plates of eggs, black and white illustrations, and text-figures showing special features, sonagrams and melograms, and annual cycles. Finally, there is a comprehensive bibliography and index."

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The Macmillan Field Guide to Bird Identification

Alan Harris, Laurel Tucker, Keith Vinicombe

Macmillan

1989

"This pocket guide to the identification of 91 bird species with comments on distribution, size and description, variations by age group, flight identification and rare variations. The 88 colour plates help the beginner to solve the most difficult problems of identification, and there are bibliographies on each species included."

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Rare Birds in Britain & Ireland

J.N. Dymond, P.A. Fraser, and S.J. Gantlett

Illustrations: Per Alstrom, Clive Byers, Martin Elliott, Robert Gillmor, P.J Grant, Martin Hallam, Alan Harris, Ian Lewington, Richard Millington, R.A Richardson, Craig Robson, D.I.M Wallace, Jan Wilczur, and Ian Willis

Poyser

1989

"A study of more than 300 species of scarce and rare birds that were recorded in Britain and Ireland between 1958 and 1985. Additional rarities from outside this period are also listed. The book succeeds two earlier Poyser publications; Scarce Migrant Birds in Britain and Ireland (Sharrock 1974) and Rare birds in Britain and Ireland (Sharrock 1976)."

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The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume V. Tyrant Flycatchers to Thrushes

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Duncan J. Brooks, Euan Dunn, Robert Gillmor, Joan Hall-Craggs, P.A.D. Hollom, E.M. Nicholson, M.A. Ogilvie, C.S. Roselaar, P.J. Sellar, K.E.L. Simmons, K.H. Voous, D.I.M. Wallace and M.G. Wilson

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, Hilary Burn, Dr P.J.K. Burton, Alan Harris, Viggo Ree, Laurel Tucker, D.I.M. Wallace

Oxford University Press

1988

This volume covers Flycatchers, Larks, Martins, Swallows, Pipits, Wagtails, Bulbuls, Waxwing, Hypocolius, Dipper, Wren, Catbird, Thrasher, Dunnock, Accentors, Robins, Nightingales, Rubythroat, Bluethroats, Bluetail, Redstarts, Blackstart, Whinchat, Stonechats, Ant Chat, Wheatears, Blackbird, Ring Ouzel, Fieldfare, Redwing, Veery and Thrushes. In total 114 species are described.

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The Complete Birdwatcher's Guide

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris, Terence Lambert and others

Kingfisher Books

1988

"A book for birdwatchers, with an identification guide and a site directory of key locations in Britain and Ireland. It describes the appearance, behaviour, distribution and other aspects of more than 300 species, and provides practical information such as transport and access details for the sites."

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The New Where to Watch Birds

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Andre Deutsch

1986

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Birds of Britain and Europe

John Gooders

Illustrations: Alan Harris

Kingfisher Field Guides

Kingfisher

1986

Covers 255 species.

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The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain & Ireland

Peter Lack

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, Kevin Baker, Bryan Bland, Nik Borrow, G. B. Brown, Keith Brockie, Hilary Burn, C. J. F. Coombs, Crispin Fisher, Robert Gillmor, Martin Hallam, Alan Harris, Rodney Ingram, Ian Lewington, Killian Mullarney, Bruce Pearson, Darren Rees, Fiona Reid, Chris Rose, Julian Smith, David Thelwell, Laurel Tucker, Donald Watson

Poyser

1986

A guide to the distribution and status of wintering birds in Britain and Ireland based on surveys carried out during the winters of 1981/82, 1982/83 and 1983/84. The surveys were organised by the British Trust for Ornithology and the Irish Wildbird Conservancy.

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The Nature Of Essex

The Wildlife And Ecology Of The County

David Corke

Artwork: Claire Appleby, Joanna Foley, Mark Hanson, Alan Harris, Richard Hull

Photographs: Ted Benton, David Corke, Bob Glover, Martin Gregory, Don Hunford, Stephen Long, H. McSweeney, Terry Illsley, Lewis Woodward

Barracuda Books

1984

" Looks at the county's origins and development, and describes its many facets and their natural inhabitants - saltmarsh and shingle, mudflat and estuary, seawall and island, forest and woodland, farmland, chalkland, heathland, common, river and reservoir, city and suburbs."

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Birds New to Britain and Ireland

J.T.R. Sharrock and P.J. Grant

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, Bryan Bland, Keith Brockie, Brian Cave, Anthea Copleston, A.R. Dean, Robert Gillmor, P.J. Grant, Alan Harris, Ray Hawley, R.A. Hume, Alan Kitson, Killian Mullarney, Paul Sterry, A.M. Taylor, Laurel A. Tucker, D.I.M. Wallace, Ian Willis

Poyser

1982

"The 83 species featured in this book, in date sequence of discovery, had not been recorded in Britain or Ireland before 1946. The original accounts of the sightings published in issues of British Birds* between 1947 and 1982 are now reprinted and supplemented with comment by Dr Sharrock on subsequent occurrences and current status. In addition, Peter Grant provides identification notes drawing attention to points not covered in the original accounts. There is also a world distribution map for each species and a line illustration to head each of the accounts. At the end of the book a section of plates reproduces 81 'first-sighting' photographs covering 32 of the species in the book."

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Swallows

Peter Tate

Colour plates, line drawings: Alan Harris

H.F. & G. Witherby

1982

"The swallow's life-cycle, its arrival, breeding and departure, its long and dangerous journey to far away winter quarters are all described in Peter Tate's book on his favourite bird."

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