Handbook of the Birds of the World

Weight77.55 kg Size24 × 31 cm LanguageEnglish FormatHardback Publishing dateJanuary 2010 Published byLynx Edicions Family Index of the Handbook of the Birds of the World series Download and print these quick indexes of all the families covered in HBW. Index of non-passerines (vol. 1 to 7) Index of passerines (vol. 8 to 16) Description The Handbook of the Birds of the World series is an unparalleled achievement in ornithology, offering an exhaustive and meticulously detailed account of every known bird species. This monumental collection, the first of its kind, spans 17 volumes, comprising 16 main volumes and a Special Volume that supplements them. It is an essential resource for ornithologists, bird watchers, and nature enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of avian diversity. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: The HBW Series is the only work to date that covers all known bird species, detailing their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitats, and conservation statuses. Global Collaboration: Contributions from 277 authors and 1,151 photographers across 40 countries bring together the expertise and insights of the world’s leading ornithologists and naturalists. Stunning Illustrations: With 1,031 plates and 20,617 figures, each bird species is depicted with meticulous detail. The illustrations include both sexes, color morphs, and subspecies, painted by a team of more than 30 renowned artists. Invaluable Knowledge: Spanning 13,367 pages and containing about 15 million words, the series sets new standards in ornithological literature with extensive, rigorous, and accessible information. Special Volume: The Special Volume includes descriptions of new species discovered since the publication of their respective volumes, a practical global index, and much more, making it an indispensable addition to the collection. The Handbook of the Birds of the World is not only a prestigious addition to any library but also an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about birds and the natural world. Each volume offers an in-depth exploration of avian diversity, combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty to create a timeless reference work. Contents of the 17 volumes: Volume 1: Ostrich to DucksCovers 27 families from ratites to waterfowl, including ostriches, penguins, albatrosses, pelicans, and ducks.Foreword by Christoph Imboden on the origins of the HBW project. Volume 2: New World Vultures to GuineafowlFocuses on birds of prey and gamebirds, including vultures, eagles, falcons, pheasants, and guineafowl.Foreword by Walter J. Bock on avian taxonomy. Volume 3: Hoatzin to AuksCovers a wide array of waterbirds and shorebirds, including cranes, rails, plovers, sandpipers, gulls, and auks.Foreword by Robert Bateman on birds and art. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to CuckoosIncludes pigeons, parrots, turacos, cuckoos, and cockatoos—many of them colourful and widespread.Foreword by Jürgen Haffer on species concepts. Volume 5: Barn-owls to HummingbirdsCovers nocturnal birds and aerial specialists such as owls, nightjars, swifts, and hummingbirds.Foreword by Nigel Collar on extinction risk. Volume 6: Mousebirds to HornbillsFocuses on diverse groups like trogons, kingfishers, hoopoes, and hornbills.Foreword by Luis Baptista and Don Kroodsma on bioacoustics. Volume 7: Jacamars to WoodpeckersFeatures Neotropical birds such as puffbirds, toucans, and the globally distributed woodpeckers.Foreword by Errol Fuller on extinct birds. Volume 8: Broadbills to TapaculosBegins the passerines with forest birds from the Old and New World, including ovenbirds and antbirds.Foreword by Murray Bruce on bird classification. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and WagtailsCovers cotingas, manakins, tyrant-flycatchers, New Zealand wrens, swallows, and wagtails.Foreword by Richard C. Banks on nomenclature. Volume 10: Cuckoo-shrikes to ThrushesIncludes bulbuls, fairy-bluebirds, mockingbirds, and a comprehensive account of thrushes.Foreword by Daniel Sol et al. on invasive birds. Volume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World WarblersCovers flycatchers, fantails, kinglets, and warblers.Foreword by Cagan Sekercioglu and preface by Paul Ehrlich on the ecological role of birds. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and ChickadeesFeatures babblers, whistlers, fairywrens, Australian robins, and tits.Foreword by Kevin Caley on the fossil record. Volume 13: Penduline-tits to ShrikesExplores creepers, nectarivores (sunbirds, honeyeaters), and the start of the shrike group.Foreword by Ian Newton on migration. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World SparrowsCovers drongos, birds-of-paradise, crows, starlings, and sparrows.Foreword by Stephen Moss on the history of birdwatching. Volume 15: Weavers to New World WarblersIncludes weavers, waxbills, finches, vireos, and warblers.Foreword by BirdLife International on bird conservation. Volume 16: Tanagers to New World BlackbirdsConcludes the passerines with tanagers, cardinals, buntings, and blackbirds.Foreword by Anders Pape Møller on climate change. Special Volume: New Species and Global IndexEssays by Jon Fjeldså. Features 84 newly described species, original species accounts, and a complete global index for all 16 volumes.Foreword by BirdLife International. View all Reviews There are no reviews yet. 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