The book covers the identification, biology and relationships of all true shrikes, bush-shrikes, helmet-shrikes, the closely related shrike flycatchers, philentomas, batises and wattle-eyes.  Meer

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Old World family of birds inthe HELM IDENTIFICATION series. The Indo-Malayan and Afro-tropicalvarieties are covered, along with the New World immigrants, and thetext together with drawings, maps and photographs show aspects of birdbehaviour, distribution and natural history.  Meer

Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family.  Meer

This authoritative handbook covers the identification of this difficult group of warblers in breathtakingdetail, illustrated with line drawings, sonograms, wonderful colourplates and photographs.  Meer

A comprehensive treatment of the birds of the genus Saxicola. It is primarily an identification guide, using colour plates and photographs to illustrate the various races and plumages, but it also covers the biology, habitat and range of each species.  Meer

The definitive book on owls. Fullydescribes and illustrates every known species and subspecies of owl, as well aspresenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work andvocalisations.  Meer

Many seabirds will only be seen in flight, and viewing opportunities are frequently brief. This work is a field guide to seawatching, specifically designed to address the particular problems and limitations with this kind of birding.  Meer

A comprehensive guide to the true jewels of tropical Old World undergrowth – the pittas, along with their relatives the broadbills and asities  Meer

Covering almost 260 species of gamebirds, this book focuses on identification, status and distribution, habitats and geographical variation. Many of these species are both exotic and endangered, some are kept in private aviaries, while others are exploited commercially.  Meer

This guide looks at three closely related families, covering 75 wrens, 34 thrashers and 5 dippers. The wrens display great diversity, occupying almost every kind of habitat in the Americas.  Meer