The book is updated to follow current scientific taxonomy.
The guide is designed for practical use in the field. It covers 848 species, including regular breeding birds, winter visitors, migrants, and many vagrants. Collins Bird Guide
The book uses a convenient layout where text, maps, and illustrations are placed together on facing pages for quick reference. The book is updated to follow current scientific taxonomy
Despite having two artists, the book maintains an unparalleled consistency in style. The book uses a convenient layout where text,
The hallmark of the Collins Bird Guide is the high quality of its artwork. Illustrated by and Dan Zetterström , the guide includes over 3,500 individual paintings.
The illustrations expertly capture the "jizz"—the overall impression, shape, and behavior—of birds, alongside specific identification features.
The plates show birds at rest, in flight, and in various plumages (sex, age, and season). Content and Structure