{"product_id":"9781472933775","title":"Shrikes of the World: THE BB\/BTO BIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR","description":"Author: Lefranc, Norbert\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781472933775\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Apr 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBB\/BTO BIRD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e'This long-awaited update to the acclaimed first edition is the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003edefinitive guide to a complex and intriguing family. The species \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eaccounts and taxonomic treatments have been fully revised in line \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith recent studies, and the all-new plates and photos complete \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethis remarkable work. Highly recommended.'     \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominic Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful, colourful, often fearless hunters of large insects and small vertebrates, shrikes are among the most admired of all avian groups. The group is widespread (particularly in the Old World) with a large number of species, though many populations have plummeted in recent years, especially in Europe.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a second edition of Norbert Lefranc's\u003ci\u003e Shrikes, \u003c\/i\u003efully updated from its 1997 predecessor. The introductory texts have been significantly expanded and six new sections have been added in the species accounts- vagrancy, foraging behaviour, breeding success, population trends, conservation and taxonomic notes. Special attention has been given to the latest developments in shrike systematics, not forgotten by the DNA revolution.\u003cbr\u003eThe species accounts give information about the past and current distribution, along with threats and conservation status. Detailed and fully revised maps accompany the authoritative text, along with hundreds of high-quality photos showcasing racial and ageing differences as well as interesting aspects of shrike behaviour. An exceptional new series of plates by Tim Worfolk have been created, with more individual plumages shown than in the previous edition.\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful book represents the definitive account of shrikes and their relationships, appearance, conservation and lifestyle; it will be treasured by birdwatchers and professional ornithologists alike.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629814370462,"sku":"UBD-9781472933775","price":129.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781472933775.jpg?v=1774221863","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781472933775","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}