Designed to help people develop a greater understanding of the birds that share our towns, countryside and other habitats of the British Isles. This excellent RSPB field guide covers 280 species of the most common British birds. Over 1,100 full-colour illustrations are combined with detailed notes about identification, features, habits, voice, habitat, food, breeding, migrations, populations and any conservation issues for the species. Distribution maps also point you towards the best viewing places for each species. Informative and great value. 304 pages, softback. New edition now available.