This fully illustrated and beautifully presented guide to over 500 species of birds found in Britain and Europe includes magnificent artwork by leading bird artists. Ideal as a family reference book or for anyone with an interest in bird watching. Each species entry includes at least one full colour illustration, colour distribution map and detailed background formation with advice on the best times and places to view the more secretive or rarer birds, and a free audio CD containing songs and calls of over 500 species of bird included with the guide.