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

(1985) 1985 1st US edition. Large 4to (210 x 284mm). Ppxxx,670. B/w photographs and illustrations, maps. Blue cloth.

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. This is the American edition of Poyser's original title, the two books being to all intents and purposes identical.