A DICTIONARY OF BIRDS. Edited by Bruce Campbell and Eliza Lack.

(1985) later Poyser reprint. Large 4to (210 x 284mm). Ppxxx,670. B/w photographs and illustrations, maps. Blue boards, gilt bird motif and titles to spine.

A huge and comprehensive encyclopaedia of the biology and ecology of birds with many illustrations and maps. The word "dictionary" does not in any way do this book justice. This is an essential reference work for anyone interested in ornithology, with many long and readable articles.